* 3-speed automatic (36RH): This was a relatively common option.
* 4-speed automatic (46RH): Also a frequently used transmission in this model year.
* 5-speed manual (NV3500): A manual transmission was available, though less common than the automatic options.
To know for sure what transmission is in *your* specific 1996 Dodge Ram 1500, you'll need to:
* Check the sticker on the driver's side doorjamb: This will list the options and often includes the transmission type.
* Look at the transmission itself: While you might need to get under the truck to see it clearly, you can often identify the transmission by its case markings.
* Check your vehicle's documentation: If you have the original owner's manual or other paperwork, it should specify the transmission.
Without looking at your specific vehicle's documentation or the transmission itself, it's impossible to say with certainty which transmission it has.
