AEmedic

I need to find a very reputable diesel transmission shop somewhere near Huntsville, AL. Near is a relative term, I have been considering driving to Goerend Transmission which is a very long way from here...
I had my tranny rebuilt in San Antonio, TX with many upgrades. I decided that the Trans-Go shift kit was having issues so I ordered and had a Goerend Valve Body installed by a local shop. I feel that the shop wasn't really in tune with dialing the transmission in and it seems to shudder a little when initially taking off under load. I want to take it to someone that can really dial it in.

Chip

Don't rule out that shudder on take off being a bad u-joint(s) or a shot carrier bearing(if you still have the 2 piece rear drive shaft).

AEmedic

While I'm not certain that isn't the issue, I only have 43k miles on it, I hope they aren't bad yet...

Chip

I would definitely have them checked out. Usually the carrier bearing will turn to junk before the u-joints, the weak link in the rear drive train. I swapped out my rear shaft for a 1 piece all 6061-T6 aluminum from Dodge. My truck has no more take off shudder, no vibrations at any speeds and the trans even shifts faster. The truck even sounds and handles different when going over bumps. My results were completely amazing. I think I'll keep my old truck for several more 100k miles. Just my experience!! I've been thinking of a trans up-grade or even a totally new mildly built, either from the place you got your upgrades of from ATS.

hector

I've heard that Garmon's diesel Performance in Ga. are good. Don't know any in Huntsville

no_6_oh_no

You might check with Goerends for ceritifed installers. I think there may be one in Memphis that is a lot closer than Iowa.

AEmedic

Thanks, I just shot them an email describing my issue...

AEmedic

That is a good idea, I will call them next week.