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Old 01-12-2009, 09:13 AM   #4
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Re: I need some info concerning a OD tranny swap and tranfercases.

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Originally Posted by BarryB View Post
So basically there all the same all the years?
No, they're not.

Outer dimensions are the same, but the earlier transmissions suffered many internal failures. If hunting for a 700R4 go for a 86 and later transmission. Up to 91, will all work. In 91 Gm changed the name to a 4L60, but it will work for you. Your truck should have had a 700R4. BTW, a 700R4 will NOT bolt into place where a TH350 was from the factory! The 700R4's tailshaft is longer and will bottom out on the t-case before you can bolt it together. The tailshaft housing that bolts to your T-case will fit a Th350 and should physically bolt up. Problem is, you wouldn't have enough spline engagement, as the Th350's tailshaft is shorter than the 700R4's. So in a nutshell, you can put a Th350 where a 700R4 was, but not reverse it without building a spacer, swapping out the tailshaft for a custom one or cutting the factory 700R4 tailshaft.

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