About 10 months ago a had to do a zf5 swap because my e4od was toast 180000 miles of being a farm truck and tractor hauler then turned over to me it was toast well because of lack of funds and not wanting to put a non built e4od in it I went with the swap now funds were realy tight so I bought a used zf5 from Ian at Ian's truck shop I fought he said it came out of his personal truck he said 3 rd gear syncro was going but turns out it was 2nd but now I'm wandering if I can save some more cash and replace the syncros myself

 

Replacing any of the syncros require the trans to be totally disassembled, so you may as well go ahead and do a full rebuild on it while you have it out and apart.

 

Is there any kits out there I'm currently going to a technical school on mechanics so tools to work on it shouldn't be a problem

 

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Depending on which tranny you have: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ford-ZF-Truc...r#ht_796wt_662 or
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ford-ZF-Truck-5sp-Transmission-Rebuild-Kit-1987-95-S542-/170594764591?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item27b83d872f&vxp=mtr#ht_859wt_662

 

Thanks has anyone else attempted this how long did it take you

 

I would call Dan from Midwest trans.

VERY knowledgable guy and will sell you QUALITY parts for just a couple bucks more

 

Thanks have you do you know anyone that's attempted this or done it

 

I just bring my trans' to my trans guy. He bench rebuilds them for $450. SO it is not even worth my time to open one up

 

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...and Brad - you're somewhat close to me in PA here, mind sharing your trans guy? I have an extra trans that needs rebuilding. I wasn't planning it now but for that price I may just go ahead and do it now while I'm tearing everything else apart.

 

Do you guys know of what helps worn syncros perform a little better in these transmissions

 

My trans guy is in jersey About a hour ride from me.

new syncros

 

so i guess that's a no? :-)

I grew up in Jersey, now live about 30 mins from there and all my family still lives there - so i get there alot. PM me a name if you don't mind. no big deal if you do.

thanks.

 

New would be grate but I'm currently saving to do that soon but I'm just seeing if there's something you guys recommend to help while I'm saving to do that I've heard friction modifier help in these zf5 does anyone know if there's any truth to this

 

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