SS_bnoon_SS Posted September 27, 2005 Report Share Posted September 27, 2005 Been searching, haven't gotten a hit... How much have you paid for an aftermarket SSS converter install? I need to know if I should just have it done, or am I going to be getting dirty myself? I don't want to get ripped... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasted Income Posted September 27, 2005 Report Share Posted September 27, 2005 A converter install in SIMPLE. Just take your time, and do it right. The short version: 1) Remove the driveshafts, drain ATF from trans and T-case 2) Remove all electrical connections on tcase and trans 3) Remove the transfer case (makes it much easier to wrestle trans around later) 4) Remove the trans cooler lines and shift linkage (is there even a shift linkage anymore??) 5) Unbolt the bellhousing fasteners 6) Slide the tranny back and off of the engine, and remove from truck. 7) Yank the old converter 8) Fill the new one with fluid 9) Re-install the converter, and make sure it's fully seated. 10) Reverse the steps Save yourself the $$$ and use it on more mods...or fuel . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterp Posted September 27, 2005 Report Share Posted September 27, 2005 Suggestions - Step 5a) remove starter, reach through openening and remove three converter-to-flywheel bolts I would also remove the exhaust head pipes and frame crossmember from the truck, the exhaust removal is probably necessary, and the 15-mins to R&R the frame crossmember will pay dividends later. Have a friend with you to steady the transfer case & tranny when lowering/raising, or you can just figure you will loose some skin The rest of it is a one-man job, took me a day and a half, and I was not hurrying. As you are draining the entire system, now is a good time to switch to synthetic ATF, but very expensive. Also since you are going to have the tranny out this is a great time to install a new filter, or shift kit/servos. Mr. P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krambo Posted September 27, 2005 Report Share Posted September 27, 2005 $200 at a local shop for me (included everything but tax). I have no problem doing it myself and have done one in the past however for $200 with an install warrenty...seemed like a no brainer to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
04CHASE Posted September 27, 2005 Report Share Posted September 27, 2005 i had the trans tech do it for me , i just gave me 100 and he siad it woul dhave been more if he knew it awd! but he did it anyway, gotta love working for the generel. on a side note my abs module went out yesterday, 900 $ , i love warranty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTex Posted September 28, 2005 Report Share Posted September 28, 2005 I think I paid the trans guy at my dealership $250 cash for my install. I swapped transmissions on my last truck in my garage. It sucked without a lift and trans jack. I'd rather pay for that install than waste so much time again doing it myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBSS Posted September 28, 2005 Report Share Posted September 28, 2005 A converter install in SIMPLE. Just take your time, and do it right. The short version: 1) Remove the driveshafts, drain ATF from trans and T-case 2) Remove all electrical connections on tcase and trans 3) Remove the transfer case (makes it much easier to wrestle trans around later) 4) Remove the trans cooler lines and shift linkage (is there even a shift linkage anymore??) 5) Unbolt the bellhousing fasteners 6) Slide the tranny back and off of the engine, and remove from truck. 7) Yank the old converter 8) Fill the new one with fluid 9) Re-install the converter, and make sure it's fully seated. 10) Reverse the steps Save yourself the $$$ and use it on more mods...or fuel . <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Simple does not equal easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SS_bnoon_SS Posted September 28, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2005 Wasted, I do know how to do a converter install, I was wondering what others have paid because my weekend time always seems to be to few and far between for a full afternoon project like this. Throw in a broken bolt, a messed up seal, or some other unforseen gremlin that always seems to pop it's head up, then I just spent a whole day on it. Now if I can find someone to do it for 200 bucks, I'd be in. It's not worth a day of my time for that kind of cash. Even the 250 someone else mentioned I would take, but if it goes higher than that I'm going to be getting dirty myself. Thanks guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasted Income Posted September 28, 2005 Report Share Posted September 28, 2005 Well I guess my version of easy and yours are different, naked AV. I personally have done this in a matter of a couple of hours, laying on my back, with just a floor jack. Having a friend to help out is essential. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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