after 185K miles....I finally lost my transmission. Although I REALLY wanted to go with a John Wood build, it just wasn't going to happen. I'm having a local guy here build it for me who's been at it for 30+ yrs. I'm beefing up quite a few things on it, especially the Torque Convertor. Bill is currently up to $3600 I had 1/2" of metal shavings in the pan when they pulled it. The clutches were roasted in the Torque convertor, and 2 different slip rings had come loose inside the tranny, it made a helluva mess!

 

Good luck Travis. You are about 500.00 away from a BTS. Can't wait to hear how you like the new trans.

 

Yea I know....but...that doesn't include shipping, or install price. John Wood's towmaster was $4200, plus shipping and install......Hello 5K in a heartbeat! That was gonna dip into my Lake budget for the summer doh!

 

That sucks Travis. Good luck with the rebuild. Those costs add up fast no matter which route you go.

 

thanks Jay.....I thought pretty hard about springing for the John Wood, because I know it would be the superior tranny, but decided with the local buildup. I trust this guy, and there's something to be said about LOCAL warranty

 

That's kinda what I was thinking when I went with my rebuilder.

 

I think I will send mine to Damon(Southeast Texas)when mine gives up

 

Ready to do another one Roland? Mine is about toast....

EDIT: Great minds, Barry.... LOL

 

Have beer and bbq...... will travel

 

Mine should be ready today or tomorrow.....will report back on Thursday! I'm heading outta town for work in a couple hours

 

Hope you are totally satisfied with it Travis,looking forward to hearring yea haw or ..............hope not that<

 

I'm finally getting to the point of some of the more major maintenence....it beats spending over $50 grand on a new truck! I recently blew my hubs and driveline on a snowstorm romp. I now have a lengthened front driveline (the right length) and Warn Premium Gold hubs. I have a 7" lift and 37's now......I never adjusted driveline from 6" lift with 35's....oops!

 

Travis I sure do hope this turns out good!!
Give us a report.

 

I hate seeing threads like this. I have a little over 225k mi. on my bone stock tranny. Just lost the stock alternator. What's next?

 

225K is great on a stock trans. Mine went at 133K. The slip rings are what go. JW builds stronger ones and retainers. Good luck on the trans.