Our old one is a 96, but a diesel. It is an automatic which is what caused us problems when towing the Golden Gate. If you do upgrade, get the 4.10 gears if getting an automatic. It is only $50 more. If you are getting a manual, you can't get them and you won't need them. Contrary to what dodge.com says, the new 6-speed 3.73 will pull more than 13250lbs.