If the tranny starts to slip fix it or have it fixed if you are not comfy doing it yourself. Adjusting bands is not as expensive as the tow truck you will need when the tranny lets you sit in the middle of nowhere when you can least afford to be without your truck. Not to mention the expense of the rebuild. If they adjust them when they change the fluid and filter the added expense should be no more than 25-35 dollars.
I adjust my bands every 2 years. That for me is every other fluid change but my truck plows snow, hauls heavy loads regularly, and has high mileage. Adjusting bands takes me an extra 10-15 minutes and I am sure has saved me at least one rebuild with the abuse my truck gets.
If you find a small reputable shop and express an interest in learning I know a lot of guys that will let you watch how it is done. It really is not hard but it must be done right.

 

Hey Purpl,

Where's that DIY on adjusting Tranny Bands?

 

just change your fluid and maintanance

 

Just wait a week. I really want a PATC.

 

Me thinks I will avoid that DIY like the plague...... I saw your thread on band adjustment..... and about 2 weeks later heard you got a rebuild.....

 

No, as soon as I pulled it out of the garage I had problems. I have always thought of doing a Tranny fluid DIY cause I have the pics.

 

Do I need to add aim's quote back to my sig to remind you????

 

I molested those ****ers.

 

Pardon my French, but could you eliminate the air of mystery and please outline the procedure? That would be more beneficial than alluding to how it should be done, advising vague caution, etc.

 

When in doubt perform maintainence procedures as outined by the engineers of this rig at intervals stated. Adjusting bands are neither difficult or complicated. I have found the transmission t/b more precise and responsive following adjustment with no adverse affects.