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Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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Belated Happy Thanksgiving to all my Southern Friends
![]() ![]() ![]() So I'm just curious here. Ever since I've been driving my truck - about 1-1/2 years now - the 700R4 tranny kinda "slams" from first to second. It's a little worse before everything has warmed up, but even when warm it's still pretty solid. All other shifts are nice and smooth and the tranny seems to work fine otherwise. The previous owner said it's always been that way, from what he can remember. So, any suggestions? Should I try some tranny conditioner? Or is this normal? Thanks for the help. ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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Garage Queen Material
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: USA
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how long did the previous owner have the truck? somebody may have put a shift kit into it
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Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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The previous owner was the original owner - I'll have to ask him, I guess.
Pardon my ignorance on the subject, but what exactly does a shift kit do and how would I tell if I've got one? ![]() Thanks, |
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Garage Queen Material
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: USA
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it improves the life of the tranny and makes it have firmer shifts.
i'm not sure how you would tell if you have one or not |
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Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: NorCal
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My truck is equipped with a 700R4. It was rebuilt and a shift kit was installed back in 1988. It shifts hard from first to second gear as well. Otherwise, I feel it shifts just right---Firm and smooth.
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Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Turlock, California
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Man I love hard shifts. I can't live without them. Have to have my head slammed into the back window to like it.
Soft shifts are for goils...no offense. ![]()
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I'm back with 2nd truck!
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Texas
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Zilverado- What are the shift points in MPH? They may have added a shift kit but also your TV cable may need adjustment.
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My other Love
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Castlegar B.C. Canada
Posts: 4,085
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my 74 had a shift kit. Would chirp the tires in every gear. The best part was when I would slam it into second it would leave take off marks on the pavement. Plus the compression skids were really fun too!
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