--Cable locker-- How to save your 2nd Gen Dodge Cummins Auto Transmission when towing heavy

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[@elliottandrade9336]

the turbo flutter at the beginning tho😳😩great content man keep it up!

[@IManOPERATOR]

Yeeeeee boy! Love it! Thank you!

[@andrewsapp856]

Awesome video. Never would have thought about low range without being in 4x4. Definitely would help in the steep slow speed grades with a high 1st gear

[@IManOPERATOR]

Thank you! Happy you found the video. It’s a super simple awesome upgrade on these trucks saves lots of money lol no more burnt up Torque converters

[@vendetta1306]

If only all intros were that simple, and good sounding

[@IManOPERATOR]

Lol I appreciate it.

[@diamond_industries]

Thanks for the info. More random information to throw at my friends when talking about trucks. That cummins sounds great!!!

[@IManOPERATOR]

of course! thank you for that. ill be sure to post up more as time goes on. thanks for watching.

[@darbymcbride41]

You're a bright guy. Thanks for the vid I learned 2 helpful things

[@IManOPERATOR]

Appreciate it, happy to help

[@zgonzales6082]

Posi loc 4x4 is the second best mod I made to the 12 valve . Makes a huge difference. My weak auto hated a hill climb leaving a favorite camping spot and the 2wd low trick works great .

[@IManOPERATOR]

Very nice! Ya it’s a huge help and so much easier on the auto trans!

[@zgonzales6082]

@@IManOPERATOR I have a question for you , when do you know it’s time to rebuild the p7100 ? Mine is awfully loud compared to other 12 valves in the area . Pump is stock except for the plate being full forward and star wheel adjusted for a bit more smoke pre boost . I haven’t touched governor springs yet . Any advice ?

[@IManOPERATOR]

@@zgonzales6082 mine is a 24v but typically p7100 are not that loud. Never a bad idea taking it in getting it rebuilt if your high on the miles. Pump shouldn’t make any sounds. Sometimes they just start going out.

[@AndrewBrowner]

my CAD is pinned in permanently essentially solid front axle shaft, they made plenty of trucks and jeeps like that from factory without issue, the CAD is just a huge reliability crusher on the 4x4 system, can use 4x4 low range for pulling away steep grades with a heavy load just dont want to be doing super tight turns on pavement like that

[@IManOPERATOR]

That’s why it cable locker is nice to have. Be in 4 low and be able to make sharp turns

[@OnefastAZfarmtruck]

That’s nice. Wish I had seen that before I swapped and spent the money for manual hubs and all the labor to do it

[@IManOPERATOR]

That’s never a bad way to go either but I guess the way I did it is much easier and cost-effective but you know for next time

[@dawsonreynolds6354]

Once that actuator takes a shit you can never fix it I feel like. Just creates headaches. That cable is the way to go

[@IManOPERATOR]

Big time!

[@Teorio]

3:00 I cant get enough😩

[@IManOPERATOR]

Lol she’s raspy

[@MrBlue-ip2ye]

I found this video to be very helpful! I have a 99 Ram Cummins with the automatic. Often I can see the trans temp gauge spike if I climb a steep grade in 1st or 2nd gear (non-lockup from the factory) @ 20-30 mph. I did a F350 locking front hub conversion a few years ago. I heard there is an advantage to have 2LO when backing up trailers using the 4LO selection with hubs unlocked. After watching your video, I assume I can do the same thing in the forward gears 1st or 2nd to achieve slow pulling power. What is the max speed you would suggest for using "2LO" like you were in the video? Great content, I hope you continue to post a few 2nd gen videos even though you have a newer truck now.

[@IManOPERATOR]

Yes you’re completely correct, 1 gear is super load nearly a crawl speed. It will shift into second gear super quick. You heard it in the video. Max I would do 25 mph anything over that you’ll be reving out the truck anything above that. Happy you found these videos I’ll be sure to get that walk around on the truck soon. My other video with doing the injectors I think I spoke about the exhaust brake a little

[@jackorwick]

My only concern would be putting all that torque on on axle instead of sharing it with the front. You could possibly find the limit of the rear end/ drive shaft.

[@IManOPERATOR]

You’re still placing the same torque in a sense to get moving. This will definitely add tons more torque but it’s about not being dumb and flooring it everywhere you go, take it easy this whole thing is to make it easier on the truck not hammer on it more

[@bigmurph1447]

A lower stall converter helps to.

[@IManOPERATOR]

Have a core transmission that I’m going to fiddle with this summer as see what happens. My converter is a stick stall still I think 1800rpm if I remember right.

[@bigmurph1447]

@@IManOPERATOR do u tow heavy all the time?

[@IManOPERATOR]

@@bigmurph1447 yes i do, pretty much retiring the 2nd gen from towing heavy though, shes going to be my next HP project, I have my new ram 3500 HO dually now for towing.

[@bigmurph1447]

@@IManOPERATOR well if ur not going to tow with it any more and looking for big hp i would run stock stall than. I would get a nice 3dic converter and get a billet input. I would recommen goerend for everything they have a nice billet input for 480 bucks. I have use a few of them now also get one of his valve bodies. Also get one of his billet flex plates to. Make sure when u rebuild the trans u upgrade everything. You will have $3500 doing it ur self

[@IManOPERATOR]

@@bigmurph1447 definitely my plans exactly. I’ll be sure to look them up. Always look for good cost effective parts. I appreciate the input. I’ll be sure to post up videos of my 2nd gen when I start building it up. I’ll be sure to do a full walk around video and what the plans are and what’s going to change

[@BBLandServices]

I live in the north Georgia mountains. I got a 06’ (100k on it) and low range is awesome and strong. Not so much much on 2x4 when I put a 040 and wanna pull a steep hill. I’m going to need to do this ASAP.

[@IManOPERATOR]

Definitely do! Happy you found this to show the benefits!

[@BBLandServices]

@@IManOPERATOR came over from v belt. Currently watching through your videos!!

[@IManOPERATOR]

@@BBLandServices awesome! i thanks for the support!

[@johng2320]

Question...how fast can you go on that 2lo?great video btw!

[@IManOPERATOR]

I’m at about 25-27 mph on over drive at 2600 rpm And thanks I appreciate it

[@07negative56]

I wish they were still using Dana axles. The aftermarket support is endless. But nah. Let’s throw in a AAM & a shitty Chrysler axle for the front end. Looks like you’re up in the Grassvalley area.

[@IManOPERATOR]

It’s odd how the always change when something is working great. Can’t blame the new axle on the rear of my 3500 12” ring gear now on her. Hopefully she kicks ass and doesn’t have any issues

[@lyndonhamby7432]

Well said brother 🤙

[@IManOPERATOR]

🤘🏼👌🏼👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼

[@adanr150]

Where you buy cable lock for trans?

[@IManOPERATOR]

Whoever has the best deal go for it. I like the posi-lock brand

[@kjax76]

Single piece axle and optionally, lock-out hubs. The two-piece axle wasn't the brightest idea. Kinda cool... not really.

[@IManOPERATOR]

Ya just another weak point on these trucks for sure. It’s good bad more bad than good 😂

[@mattgelsomino6250]

So let me get this strait. It will allow me to tow in 4x4 low without having to be in 4x4?

[@IManOPERATOR]

That is completely correct

[@rlld23]

Hey Bud, quick question, can you shift out of low to high while driving or do you have to stop and shift out of low?

[@IManOPERATOR]

On a Manuel you can do that. But on auto truck youre gana have to some to a full stop so you don’t grind anything

[@JasonY02]

What if you have 2WD??? an sence you in a 24V with the 47RE is it the same gearing with the RH??? Why doesn’t my stock turbo do that my exhaust is deleted with the silencer ring off but stock air box ???

[@IManOPERATOR]

If you have a 2wd you don’t have the transfer case to drop your gear ratio when in 4 low so no it wouldn’t work. And what are you talking about for the turbo? The sound? Or what? I have and SB I take on my truck You talking about in the video talking or when I was towing the trailer?

[@elisweet485]

@@IManOPERATOR believe he’s referring to the turbo flutter in the intro. It’s because the stock hy35 if you drive a 2500 don’t put a lot of boost out stock you’ll have to put a boost fooler on to push more boost but isn’t good for the turbo.

[@IManOPERATOR]

@@elisweet485 might of been, definitely not a stock turbo on my truck lol

[@nicksteen884]

Where can I find this device

[@IManOPERATOR]

Morris 4x4 or even summit racing and 4 wheel parts has the kit for it, Here’s the first link I found for ya www.summitracing.com/parts/pos-400?seid=srese1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw16KFBhCgARIsALB0g8LA_FsEHd0oGK8AcgSdJvcNAcQpJNRBT6f7zDodK4Lk8iJotAEFrPIaAsBXEALw_wcB

[@itszach6808]

Who did the build on the trans for you?

[@IManOPERATOR]

It was a shop in eastern Washington I forgot the name sorry

[@mosesp1009]

Does this apply to the trucks with 2 Wheel drive. 2nd Gen. Diesels?

[@IManOPERATOR]

No, you don’t have a transfer case

[@rhettbisher4088]

@@IManOPERATOR What gear ratio you running sir? Just purchased a 2nd Gen 24v with 4.10 gears and Auto and have yet to drive it till i get the new VP44 on it

[@IManOPERATOR]

@@rhettbisher4088 you’re doing better than myself I have 3.73 on this truck

[@omarjimenez4161]

How much are you towing with your truck in the video ?

[@IManOPERATOR]

It was about 10,300 lbs

[@omarjimenez4161]

@@IManOPERATOR have you ever towed up to 12k on your truck ?

[@IManOPERATOR]

@@omarjimenez4161 with gooseneck I would tow 13k all the time with my excavator

[@omarjimenez4161]

@@IManOPERATOR thank you so much for always responding to your comments, gonna tow. 12k fifth wheel this weekend

[@IManOPERATOR]

@@omarjimenez4161 oh nice! You should be good to go! It’s a slow go but they pull it. No problem at all man. Drive safe

[@MrYaxalot]

Is that the aurora 3000 or 4000?

[@IManOPERATOR]

It’s the 3000, good for 47 psi and very quick boost I’ll be sure to do a walk around on the truck here soon

[@MrYaxalot]

@@IManOPERATOR I have a few questions for you if you don't mind. I'm running a 99 24v with 150hp injectors and a aurora 4000 and am having a hard time with egt control. What injectors are you running? Also what tunning are you running and how are your egts?

[@IManOPERATOR]

@@MrYaxalot not at all, as of right now stock fueling no tune, just got DDP 100 over injectors for her. I’ve never had egt issues even towing up a 8% grade towing 13k lbs I’ve never gotten past 1100 egts I’ve hit 1150 once when it was 95 degrees outside. Few things I did do was better intercooler boots and ats intake horn. Make sure your intercooler is not plugged up or dirty. Make sure you have no boost leaks. Do you have a stock manifold? And where’s your egt probe located

[@MrYaxalot]

@@IManOPERATOR I have new mishimoto boots and tubes a afe intake horn the stock manifold and if I remember correctly just to the left of the convergence of the manifold. They were high on level 7 but I expected that and on level 1 they were still up there. Your numbers are what I'm shooting for for egts.

[@IManOPERATOR]

@@MrYaxalot okay, so you’re getting true numbers. What do they spike up to? How long does it take to cook off when you get off the throttle? I would look at your tunes also. Might be advanced timing screwing with you. I threw on a dps manifold on my truck. Not sure what it did to the egts since I had a probe when I put that manifold on. I can tell you the top end of the truck changed big time flowing much better. Not trying to say spend more money but it’s a very beneficial upgrade. I’m expecting with the new injectors when I get them in I’ll maybe get up to 1250-1350 but be able to manage it very well.

[@yori2073]

My Question is can you have the 4 low on the highway all de time or is just for short time

[@IManOPERATOR]

You’ll be doing maybe 25-30mph on the highway so I wouldn’t recommend it

[@yori2073]

Thanks for the reply back buddy

[@IManOPERATOR]

@@yori2073 you know it