b4wheeler

O.K. This time it is terminal.......

The trans just finally died, completely...

What do I do??????
I need the truck so I am not sure I have time to wait for someone to build me a trans and ship it, then I have to install it. This could take a few weeks.
I am thinking about taking the truck to my local trans shop and having them build me something. But I am concerned that his transmission might not be able to hold up like a Goerend or Suncoast are advertised. (insert your favorite vendor name here)
I am sure his price will be less than a (favorite vendor) trans, but will it only last half as long at half the price.....
I really only want to do this once.
Should I trust buying a used trans off of one of the boards? I will still have to have it shipped and install it my self, but the initial cost will be less and the warranty may be transferable.
Earlier pricing shows that I could be out $6k for the trans I want and that includes me doing the labor.... Just not sure that is feasible at this time...

OPTIONS?????

scottsjeeprolet

#6K? What are you planning on doing? Sled pulling, drag racing? Or just towing.
You can get a great trans for Less than $4k.

b4wheeler

I talked to Tj and by the time you put in billet shafts and a new billet flexpalte, warranty, fluids and garage time, I was up to $5800.

skynyrd

just talked to tony he is selling the trans out of his puller fully built for 3k i think only has one or 2 pulls on it. i called you john.

b4wheeler

would you buy a used trans that has been used to pull and put it in your truck..
My feeling is that a hook is worth more than 300 feet. I am thinking that is a lot of slipping and damage.
Your opinion...
Price sounds good....

b4wheeler

And where to I take it.... GlenBurnie or Kingsville????

skynyrd

your talking a 5800 dollar trans for 3k that's a heck of a deal even with a sled pull on it. most the slipping is going to be fluid slip in the TC

ramsport59

If you go local....Glen Burnie Automatic on Ritchie Highway is the place to go. They know there stuff.

Rick

scottsjeeprolet

So what are your plans?
Don't need another yard ornament. Just got rid of a couple.

skynyrd

working on trying to get a trans this week to get it back on the road by this weekend.

J.Suplanski

Suncoast works for me, had it installed about 4 years ago by Inglewood trans in Fullerton California 7,500

BigErksG2

The guy that did my tranny is 3 mins from Scott's house... Billet single disc, shift kit, new clutches, seals. It was way under $3k if you are on a tight budget. You plannin on pullin the tranny yourself or droppin it off and having a shop pull it?

b4wheeler

Just talked to Lloyd at Mid Atlantic Diesel... He is going to work up a price and I am going to see what it is going to take to get Travis to deliver it to Mt Airy... I am going to have Lloyd do the work...
I just don't have the time or energy to do that kind of heavy work.....

Sea:\>Drive

You will love your new Goerend!

b4wheeler

I just hope I can love driving my truck again......