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From: Northern Alberta
Need Opinions
What a BUMMER, lost the ability to drive the truck forward yesterday.... I am now having to choose between two routes to go with the transmission repair. 1. The most inexpensive: rebuilt 4R100 to spec use existing Torque Converter $1700.00 Core $500.00 OR 2. Rebuilt 4R100 with aftermarket parts, TUGGER shift kit and a new Torque Converter $2400.00 Core 1500.00. 
I am running 35" tires on aluminum rims but I do a lot of towing.
Please give me your opinions I know Ford has chosen to cater to the less hard core truck drivers by using a smooth shift thus wearing the clutch pacs out prematurely. I can't complain I have 96K miles and the engine does not burn oil and still pulls well.
Thanks
I am running 35" tires on aluminum rims but I do a lot of towing.
Please give me your opinions I know Ford has chosen to cater to the less hard core truck drivers by using a smooth shift thus wearing the clutch pacs out prematurely. I can't complain I have 96K miles and the engine does not burn oil and still pulls well.
Thanks
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From: Whittier, CA
I guess you have to ask yourself, self, how long do I plan to keep this truck?
If you plan another 96k, then upgrade. Guys around here swear by Brians Truck Shop. http://www.brianstruckshop.com/
If you plan another 50k or less, then why pay for a strong transmission for the next owner?
No personal experience with them.
Bill
If you plan another 96k, then upgrade. Guys around here swear by Brians Truck Shop. http://www.brianstruckshop.com/
If you plan another 50k or less, then why pay for a strong transmission for the next owner?
No personal experience with them.
Bill
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Thanks Bill, I have put $1000s of bucks in mods to this truck and I have owned it from the day it was delivered.....Sooo I guess i will go with the built transmission. 
I think I will look for a rebuildable V10 core so I am ready for the next Calamity. 
I think I will look for a rebuildable V10 core so I am ready for the next Calamity.
