Dodge 68RFE, 545RFE, 45RFE Deep Transmission Pan

Price for as-cast finish: $230.00

Price for black powder coating: $270.00

Price for polished part: $340.00

This Dodge 68RFE, 545RFE, 45RFE deep transmission pan fits vehicles including the following:

• Ram 2500 & 3500, 2WD and 4WD, with 6.7 liter diesel engines (except 3500 HD cab & chassis which has the Aisin transmission), 2007 and newer. For 5.9 liter diesel trucks, see our pan part number 9393.
• Ram 1500 with 4.7 or Hemi, 2002 - 2005
• 2WD Dakota and Durango with 4.7, 2000 - 2004
• Jeep Grand Cherokee with 4.7, 1999 - 2004
• Jeep Liberty CRD

This is a direct replacement for the stock pan with the following exceptions:

• Ram 2500 Hemi-powered: The exhaust crossover pipe is routed underneath the back part of the pan instead of in front of it like the 1500. The pipe must be rerouted downwards 1" in order to prevent it from hitting the pan. Click here to see an image of the stock pan and stock exhaust. Aftermarket exhaust systems are routed differently.
• Dakota and Durango 4WD: The frame crossmember behind the transmission pan will interfere with a larger pan.
• Jeep Liberty CRD: Requires removal of the factory skid plate, or addition of spacers to move the skid plate downward away from the transmission. Thanks to Stan Wright who purchased part number 10304 for his CRD and then documented his installation. Click here to view. Steve installed this pan on his 2006 Liberty CRD and has posted images on Picasa.
• Durango 2005 and newer: Hemi-powered versions have a large catalytic converter in front of and underneath the transmission pan. As such, PML's pan cannot be used with the stock exhaust.

This pan is similar to our Dodge 45RFE, 545RFE, 68RFE tranny pan (part number 10304) but has more capacity, is slightly deeper and costs a little more (4 1/2 quarts compared to 3 1/8 quarts over stock for 2WD). When Dodge decided to use the Hemi trans pan design on the new 6.7 liter diesel powered trucks, we knew that the trucks would see even heavier towing use. Increased oil capacity beyond part number 10304 would be a benefit for this type of service. Both pans fit the same applications with the same exceptions.

This design has a slant to it (one side longer than the other) so that once on the truck, the bottom is parallel to the ground like the stock pan. Unlike most other transmissions, Dodge put an angle on the gasket surface.

The filter attaches to the valve body (bolt on & spin on), and does not use the pan for support. The pan features internal baffles to direct oil to the filter inlet. Because the baffles keep the oil near the pick up tube, a filter extension is not needed. See an image of the pan interior.

Volume: 4.5 qts. over stock for 2wd, 4 qts. over stock for 4wd

Dimensions are in this pdf file. Compared to the stock 4WD pan, this pan is 1 7/8 inches deeper at front and 1 1/2 inches deeper in back.

We have 2 of these pans on special.

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PML Transmission Pan Features:

• Increased oil capacity for cooler temperatures
• Sand-cast aluminum with raised fins
• 3/16-inch thick wall construction to add strength to the transmission case
• 3/8-inch thick gasket flange will not bend when bolts are tightened
• Machined gasket surface for a secure seal
• Boss cast into pan can be machined for a temperature sensor
• Magnetic drain plug for easier, less messy maintenance
• Mounting hardware provided

Gasket and filter not included (use stock parts).

If you would like PML to machine your pan for a temperature sensor, there is an additional charge of $35. Please place your order over the phone if you would like machining.