68RFE Shift Kit 2004-2010, remanufactured and ready to install. Fits the 68RFE. Ships fast from the USA.
Shopping for a fix for a 2004-2010 Ram, Durango, Grand Cherokee or Commander that bangs into gear, flares on the 2-3 shift, or drops into limp mode with solenoid codes? This is a remanufactured complete valve body with the solenoid pack installed, built for the 545RFE gas trucks and SUVs and the first-generation 68RFE behind the 6.7L Cummins. Before anything else, one honest correction: the store title calls it a shift kit, but this is not a set of springs and plugs. You get the whole cleaned, inspected and tested hydraulic control assembly, with each solenoid electrically tested before it ships.
These units shift clutch-to-clutch. There are no bands, so every shift is timed by the transmission computer and carried out by this assembly. The solenoid pack bolted to the top meters oil to the clutches, and five pressure switches tell the computer whether each circuit actually filled. Inside the casting, the solenoid switch valve moves the low/reverse solenoid's oil between the low/reverse clutch and the converter clutch, the low/reverse switch valve keeps that circuit from back-feeding, and the regulator sets line pressure. On the 2004-2010 pack the overdrive solenoid is still present; Chrysler dropped it when the gray-connector pack arrived, which is one reason early and late units do not swap freely.
Many valve body complaints are wiring or fluid. Check the level hot, look for clutch material in the pan, and inspect the case connector and harness for corrosion before you buy hydraulics. Then compare commanded and actual line pressure on a scan tool; a large gap at idle points to internal leakage. Our 68RFE shift solenoid symptoms and testing guide covers the electrical checks, and the 68RFE Ram 3500 shift problems guide covers adaptives and strategy issues that a new valve body will not cure.
The listing is for the 545RFE and 68RFE built 2004 through 2010. On the 545RFE side that covers gas Ram 1500, Dakota, Durango, Grand Cherokee, Commander and Aspen applications; on the 68RFE side it covers the early Ram 2500 and 3500 with the 6.7L Cummins. Valve body calibrations differ by engine and year, so match your casting, the white connector on your solenoid pack, and the check ball layout against the photos, or send us your year and VIN and we will confirm before it ships. A 2011-up truck needs a later unit such as our 68RFE valve body for 2011-2018. Everything else for this family is on the 68RFE parts page.
Drain the pan, unplug the case connector, and remove the valve body with the manual lever in park. Keep the check balls and any loose parts in place when the new unit goes in, and torque the solenoid pack bolts to 53 in-lb if you separate it. Replace the filter and pan gasket at the same time. Refill with ATF+4 only, set the level with the fluid at about 160 degrees F, then run the Quick Learn with a capable scan tool. Without the relearn, shift timing will be off. If the old fluid shows heavy friction material, plan on clutches too, for example a 68RFE overhaul kit during a teardown.
| Fits | 68RFE 2004-2010 |
| Part type | Shift Kit |
| Condition | Remanufactured |
| Brand | OEM |
| Ships | From the USA |
| Warranty | 1-year |
Doing this repair right usually means replacing these at the same time. Same transmission, ships together.
A full valve body. It is a remanufactured complete assembly with the solenoid pack installed. The store title says shift kit, but there are no loose springs or plugs to install.
Yes, the listing covers the 545RFE and the 68RFE from 2004 to 2010. Calibrations vary by engine and year, so match the casting and connector or send us your VIN.
Yes. A Quick Learn or adaptive reset is required after installation. Skipping it leaves shift quality and timing wrong.
Only if the slip comes from lost pressure in the valve body. Burnt clutches or a failing pump will still slip. Check line pressure and the pan contents first.
ATF+4 only, with a new filter and pan gasket. Check the level hot, at about 160 degrees F.
