A shift kit won't usually make it strounger, I would think if it would do
anything it would put more ware on the automatic clutches and the bands. If you
wan't it to last longer the best thing to do is keep it cool by makeing sure
your cooler is clean and not cloged, and keep a good filter in it.
"Gensch, Travis" wrote:
> It appears that I have tranny problems again, it's leaking oil and making a
> strange sound when in reverse. The truck is a '95 5.2L, 4x4 with an auto
> tranny. So, it's going to need to go to the dealer again. If they tell me
> they need to replace or repair the tranny, is there anything I can do to
> make this stronger? Maybe something like a shift kit or some other
> performance mod will beef up the tranny? What exactly does a shift kit do,
> make a more firm shift? I have an extended warranty that will hopefully
> cover the cost of repairs and I would like to add additional strength to the
> system with money out my own pocket (as long as it's not too much $$$). I
> guess it all depends what the dealer finds as the problem and if they would
> add my suggested mods (actually changes you guy would recommend) to the
> tranny without causing problems with warranty. I would like to have the
> tranny strong since the warranty will only last for one more year and I
> don't want this to be a reoccurring problem. I want to be prepared when I
> go into the dealer, since the repairs will be made at the time the truck is
> brought in.
>
> Travis
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