Tranny going out. What to do?

[Can007]

Hello everyone, well my tranny is going out. I am currently looking for a shop. Before I go down that path I wanted to ask everyone here, if there are any tranny upgrades that should/can be done? Another question I have is... are all transmissions the same in 2006 or was there a heavier duty one?

 

[alrock]

All 60 transmissions are the same. Note that there are differences between years, at least between 06 and 07. Not major upgrades, but the addition of one sensor, I think. In short, different years are not necessarily interchangeable.

 

[amrg]

That and obviously I5 transmissions are different from 6&8 cylinders tranmsissions.


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[4speedfunk]

Yup. And also don’t forget that 2WD versions of the 460 will be lacking the adapter and longer output shaft. Also the H3 version has a special pan and valve body, to clear the front driveshaft.

Long story short. Rebuild the stock one. This will probably be easier and less frustrating than buying an aftermarket trans and swapping all your special parts onto it. Plus that usually voids the warranty.

Find a good tranny guy. Use factory parts. Don’t get fancy.

 

[Ordieh]

Couldn't agree more! Especially about using factory parts.

 

[amrg]

Well since its being rebuilt might as well upgrade the 2-4 band. Its one of the most common things to go on the 4l60e. I know my trans failed twice due to broken/worn out bands.

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[Can007]

Well since its being rebuilt might as well upgrade the 2-4 band. Its one of the most common things to go on the 4l60e. I know my trans failed twice due to broken/worn out bands.

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Thanks, will make sure it gets done.

 

[06 H3]

I used Russ transmission in the San Fernando valley. He seems to have done a good job on my trans, my brothers trans on his Jeep and scoreh3’s rig

 

[scoreh3]

So far I’m very happy with job he did .

 

[mdocod]

Find a good transmission rebuilding shop that knows the upgrades available for these and is familiar with doing them. It's a common transmission. Best solution is usually a properly done rebuild with some of the common "bulletproofing" upgrades. There are some things that can be done internally to improve band longevity, friction plate performance and longevity, oil flow to critical areas, etc. Worth looking into and probably won't change the rebuild price much.

 

[jakesz28]

It's a common transmission but most rebuild shops can't make them last very long. I just had mine fail with no warning. Was trouble free wife took it to town and it just stopped. Pump must have broke had to tow it home.

 

[Can007]

I used Russ transmission in the San Fernando valley. He seems to have done a good job on my trans, my brothers trans on his Jeep and scoreh3’s rig

I guess I will go with him.

 

[scoreh3]

Russ Transmission 818-727-9500 ask for Mike. He will explain several ways to rebuild your trans with stronger and better upgraded parts. Once it’s a part it doesn’t cost much more to swap the better parts for the stock parts. When I picked up my H3 , there was another one waiting to go on the rack. I had to laugh because they were parked together and both were white. I’m sure the workers were thinking wasn’t this one just here?

 

[Can007]

Russ Transmission 818-727-9500 ask for Mike. He will explain several ways to rebuild your trans with stronger and better upgraded parts. Once it’s a part it doesn’t cost much more to swap the better parts for the stock parts. When I picked up my H3 , there was another one waiting to go on the rack. I had to laugh because they were parked together and both were white. I’m sure the workers were thinking wasn’t this one just here?

Thanks!!! Transmission are a tricky thing