transmission strengthening/upgrades
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transmission strengthening/upgrades
So after I finish rebuilding the differentials in my 01' 4X4 5.9 this week, my next step is going to be going through the transmission and doing some light maintenence and upgrades. The previous owner (first owner) stated that a transmission shop said it needed a solenoid of some sort, so I'm going to check codes and drop the pan. As long as there are no excessive shavings, I am planning on replacing all the solenoids, the 3-4 spring, and installing a shift kit. Which one, is up in the air. Also considering a check valve delete. I know these transmissions are weak, and I'm looking to beef it up a bit. But it does have 170k miles on it, so if I tear it open and things look rough I will just rip it out and have it bench rebuilt. My dad has a 00' with a 318 and has been through 3 transmission before he had hit 170k, and he's never towed anything heavier than a 2k lb boat
Last edited by Bansheeman6100; 09-09-2015 at 09:31 AM.
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have a look, and see what you find inside. If you like the truck..... PATC sells all the parts they put into their megaviper, for under a grand. (don't recall if that includes torque converter though....) That would give you a bulletproof trans.
Another alternative would be checking out page six of MonteC's trans corner. There he has a list of recommended parts for member that regularly towed a 7K pound trailer. That would also give you a very dependable trans.
Another alternative would be checking out page six of MonteC's trans corner. There he has a list of recommended parts for member that regularly towed a 7K pound trailer. That would also give you a very dependable trans.
#3
have a look, and see what you find inside. If you like the truck..... PATC sells all the parts they put into their megaviper, for under a grand. (don't recall if that includes torque converter though....) That would give you a bulletproof trans.
Another alternative would be checking out page six of MonteC's trans corner. There he has a list of recommended parts for member that regularly towed a 7K pound trailer. That would also give you a very dependable trans.
Another alternative would be checking out page six of MonteC's trans corner. There he has a list of recommended parts for member that regularly towed a 7K pound trailer. That would also give you a very dependable trans.
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You can buy the parts separate if you want to pic and choose what you want.
http://www.transmissioncenter.net/dodge.htm
http://www.transmissioncenter.net/dodge.htm