First thing - Amazing thread. I am looking to do this soon as I just had a new VB put in my 4yr old 545. Here is my truck as is:
2009 Ram 1500 SLT 4x4 Quad cab 6.5' bed | 8" Lift | 37's | 4.56 gears| 6.1L (5.7 based) | GR .5HL v2 Thump cam
I have a trans from a 2017 Ram 1500 8HP70 and am ordering the SGA kit with Shifter. I am going to stick with my 4.56's I think, just because of my big 37's (probably going to 38" or 40" soon)
What is needed?
1. 8HP70 Truck Flex Plate -
4752574AB
2. 8HP70 Pilot Bushing -
4736283AA
3. 8HP70 Cooler lines -
52014804AI (I can run these to my current trans cooler in the radiator correct?
My 545 runs about 170-200 right now.
4. SGA says to modify my crossmember as needed. What is needing to be done here?
5. Front Driveshaft Spacer. Anyone have a link for this?
6. Front Engine Diff Mount "Cut 545 one and weld to 8hp70 one". Any pics of this from anyone? 8spd mount =
68149798AB
7. Do I need a new Started as well or will my truck one work since its a truck 8spd going in?
Also with the Gear indicator is there anyway to get the EVIC to show the gear by wiring into it instead of a gauge?
Let me know If I am missing anything. I am hoping that my truck being an 09 that it will be more straight forward. Also with the 8" lift it is easy to get under and get it done