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well it is gone third gear is gone and i just had it rebuilt 4 months ago i went by the place and they said with those tires we wont warranty it all i have is 35's with a brand new 342 rear end the transmission guy said that the tires are to big for the rear end. The transmission is a 700r4 what i want to know is is this true or is he full of crap i think he is because he said " man you need like a 510 rearend for those big meats" i don't think so please give me all your info so i can get my baby back on the road
 
A 700R4 does not tolerate heat very well. 3.42's with 35's is going to cause more heat especially if you use the overdrive. I would say the 4.56's are a better bet. If I were the one warranteeing that tranny I'd have some concerns too.

Rene

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Ya, most places wont warranty sh!t for us since we dont have "stock" equipment. Just the price you have to pay to be able to go where you want and look good! :)

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The smallest gear ratio you should be running is a 4.10 ,with those size tires. When the 700r4 is in overdrive it will be turning too slow with the 3.40s you are running. When 700r4 isn't turning enough RPMs they do not get enough lubrication, also the pump is not generating enough working pressure. This causes heat build up and then transmition failure as you found out. When going down a level freeway in overdrive at 70 mph you should be turning at least 2000 RPM any less and your tranny is working too hard.
Either get smaller tires or go to a higher gear ratio.
If you leave the big tires and 3.42s in, never run the trans in overdrive. Even then, its surival is doubtful


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with 3:42's and 35's the tranny will be making to much heat when driveing you should have atleast 4:10's or more like 4:56's or 4:88's with an overdrive tranny

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