'99 shift kit?
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'99 shift kit?
After giving up with my transmission taking its sweet time shifting gears (automaitc), I asked my tansmission guy if he would recomend a shift kit. He said he only uses TransGo kits because instead of just firming up the shifts, the kit actually helps prevent common problems with ford ranger trannys. I don't doubt his expertise, but I was wondering if anyone has done a shift kit on theirs, and if so, is it worth the $475 he charges for the complete kit/service/fluid change? Thanks.
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'99 shift kit?
I don't have the kit installed, so I can't give you any info based on personal experience. However, it does seem that the kit is designed to help with more than just slipping. Here is how TransGo describes it:
(Part #) SK® 44-55E
(Application) 4R44E--4R55--4R55E--5R55E
1995-2001 Aerostar, Ranger, Explorer, Mazda B2300-B3000-B4000
Corrects/Prevents/Reduces:
Forward clutch failure; hard throttle 2-3 slip; cut loose 2-3;
4th & 2nd band failure; coast 3-2 clunk; won't move; slipping codes 733-734-647-648;
slips in 4th; low pressure; total burnup.
(Part #) SK® 44-55E
(Application) 4R44E--4R55--4R55E--5R55E
1995-2001 Aerostar, Ranger, Explorer, Mazda B2300-B3000-B4000
Corrects/Prevents/Reduces:
Forward clutch failure; hard throttle 2-3 slip; cut loose 2-3;
4th & 2nd band failure; coast 3-2 clunk; won't move; slipping codes 733-734-647-648;
slips in 4th; low pressure; total burnup.
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Here is an intresting tips and tricks page for installing the kit:
http://groups.msn.com/RangerBill/transgo.msnw
http://groups.msn.com/RangerBill/transgo.msnw
