I have a 2002 Ram 1500 Quad cab and am wondering if I can swap the manual trans to an auto? would I have to change the computer or just get an auto and drop it in. the reason I'm even thinking of doing this is I just found out I can't tow as much with my manual than if it had an automatic? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

I think that's bullshit.

I think that's bullshit.

According to the owners manual and other towing pages I've seen if the truck is a standard it is rated lower than an auto. We have a 2001 durango with the same 4.7 but auto and it pulls my 21' camper easier than my truck?

What is the weight of the Durango as opposed to the Quad cab? If your pulling 500 extra lbs. of Quad cab without tow weight I would think thats your answer. I've got a 2001 manual trans 1500. The 1500's came with NV3500 trans.. The 2500 came with NV4500, a stronger trans.. Did Dodge switch trans. manufacturers? Maybe different axle gear would solve your problem? I think it would be more practical, and dollar wise to trade for automatic trans truck than try to swap.

Yeah, changing trans types is a big job, and alot more nowadays then just the mechanicals.