Transmission Replacement - 1st timer

[jeff in co]

I just spent $2000+ to get mine rebuilt last summer. It came with a 2 yr warranty but a month later I had it back in the shop again. Very frustrating to get it "re-done" after paying that much money. It is better now, but not "exactly" as before.

Make sure you have a warranty and be sure to get it checked out after their break-in time (like 500 miles). I just "happen" to get a leak fixed afterward which fullfilled that requirement.

 

[82355]

I would have went with an SM465. Then you don't have to worry about it anymore.

Martin

 

[fear_nothing]

I would have went with an SM465. Then you don't have to worry about it anymore.

Martin

I considered it... went with the path of least resistance.

 

[Avery4jc]

Don't fall into the manual trap. I believe they are stout and have their place (heck my dd/tow rig is an NV4500) but it's fun to drive/wheel with an automatic.
You can't run 40" tires and stock 3.73's or 4.10's on an automatic for as long as you can a stick but that doesn't mean it's good for either of them and I think it's those types of situations that give autos' a bad wrap.

My wheeler has a semi-built 700r4 that a local shop built and I couldn't be happier. Low 1st, OD and it shifts so quick I don't loose momentum.

 

[82355]

An SM465 will take more abuse than either a TH350, TH400, or a TH700R4. That is fact.

Martin

 

[sweetk30]

please dont turn this thread in to a stick shift pissing match.

we have had them before.

orignal poster wanted info on his auto.

 

[chulisohombre]

Sounds like he got a good Deal And got the usual upgrades to make it last longer this time around. How's it running now? Good shift points and doing alright. Not everyone needs or likes a manual trans. But I'm with Martin on strength and not having to mess with the trans. Only thing I've replaced was the clutch and the speedy sleeve between the trans and transfer case.

 

[British Slave]

An SM465 will take more abuse than either a TH350, TH400, or a TH700R4. That is fact.

Martin

Transmission will, but how about the clutch?

 

[Avery4jc]

An SM465 will take more abuse than either a TH350, TH400, or a TH700R4. That is fact.

Martin

If you read my post I don't disagree, that doesn't mean that a manual is the best choice for all situations though.

 

[82355]

If you read my post I don't disagree, that doesn't mean that a manual is the best choice for all situations though.

I would agree with that. I was just responding to where you said automatics get a bad rep from running them undergeared.

Martin