The Driven Diesel DD-GOS-ASSY Mechanical Clutch Fan Hub Assembly will allow the use of a mechanical fan clutch on your 2003-2018 Dodge Ram Equipped With A 5.9L/6.7L Diesel Engine. This assembly includes the Driven Diesel Fan Hub Adapter and a new Fan Hub Bearing pre-installed into a Reconditioned Bearing Housing, making the installation a simple bolt-on process. Due to the frequent problems with the factory electronic fan clutch, you may be interested in switching to a good mechanical clutch solution. The Hub adapter in this kit will allow you to make this change and you will need a mechanical fan clutch from a 1994-1997 Ford Diesel Pickup. To use your existing engine fan blade, you must have the 6-Bolt blade assembly that is typically found on 2003-2008 trucks only. If you have the 4-Bolt blade assembly, you will need to purchase the fan blade as well.
Driven Diesel recommends using the Ford 1994-1997 Diesel Fan Clutch and the Ford 6.0L Fan (23.25" Diameter). They have tested a number of fan clutch brands and had the best luck with OEM Ford units that can be hard to find, older, good working used models have worked best. Your mileage may vary, but it is safe to say that even some brand-new clutches do not perform as well as some old/used Ford units. Driven Diesel highly recommends replacing the bearing when changing the fan hub. (See Related Items)
Installation Parts Required:
2003-2007 5.9L Common Rail Dodge Pickup
(1) This Assembled Fan Hub Adapter
(1) Ford 1994-1997 Fan Clutch (See Related Items)
Your Stock 6-Bolt Fan Blade
2007.5-2018 6.7L Common Rail Dodge Pickup
(1) This Fan Hub Adapter
(1) Ford 94-97 Fan Clutch (See Related Items)
Your Stock 6-Bolt Fan Blade OR 5.9L Engine Fan (See Related Items)
A/C Performance Factors:
This product was designed around the Ford cooling stack. The Ford cooling stack is sealed around the edges better than the Dodge stack. This results in better airflow control, which improves heating of the fan clutch (more positive operation) as well as helps the fan pull more air across the component that is farthest from the fan blade (A/C condenser).
It is not uncommon for older trucks to have dirt and debris building up in the cooling stack in the front of the vehicle. Anything that affects airflow across the stack will have an impact on low-speed A/C operation.
The condition of all the A/C components, particularly on older trucks, can be a factor.
Your factory computer-controlled fan clutch can be commanded to increase fan speed by the computer when the A/C is turned on, even at low engine speeds...a mechanical fan clutch operates entirely on temperature and airflow across the front of the clutch.
An electric helper fan on the front of the A/C condenser can be used to remedy the issue with low-speed A/C performance.
Features:
- Precision Machined
- Great For Engine Swaps
- Removed Problematic Factory Electronic Fan Clutch
Shipping Restrictions Apply
This product can not be shipped to these states/provinces: CA
Note:
Requires Use of a Mechanical Fan Clutch from a 1994-1997 Ford Powerstroke Diesel Pickup.
May set a "soft code" but does not illuminate the SES light - REQUIRES a Hydraulic Press for Installation.
Removing the Electronic Fan Clutch from your 2003-2018 Dodge Pickup WILL leave an error code in the computer. In Driven Diesel's experience, this does not typically trigger the "Check Engine Light", but the soft code will always be present. At this time, They are not aware of any way to disable this code.
On some occasions, particularly in warmer climates, Driven Diesel has gotten reports of issues where the A/C will blow warm at idle or low engine speeds. There are several things to look at in these situations.