Transmission gave it up today.....

[70rs]

I have a 2000 Silverado 4x4 with a 4l60e trans. Now instead of being a 4 speed auto with reverse, it's more like a powerglide with no reverse. It lost second gear and overdrive, plus reverse died too.

Any suggestions on which trans to replace it with (for a upgrade) . Or what mods can be done to this current one to up grade it during a rebuild?.

[brans72]

sounds like the sunshell gave out which there known for, I would rebuild and use the beast sunshell in it. Mods not all sure but they can be built pretty tough if you get good parts and have a good builder.
The part I am tlking about that sounds like has broken probably broke at the weld area on the end which is known problem for the 4l60e tansmission.

[70rs]

Thanks for the info.
I've been checking prices on used dropouts and rebuilt units and talk about a wide range in prices. I found high mile used for $750+, rebuilt from new jersey for $1k, local builders from $1500 to $2500.00! With me doing the R&R.

I'm still looking around, but either way it's going to cost $$ I don't have. Right after christmas, fantastic timing.

[brans72]

I would think for $1200 you can find a damn good builder and parts. Don't let people push you around and ask around from people (alot of transmission guys do work at night). If you where here for $800 I could help you out quick with my buddy. Keep looking and make sure what your getting as in new bands,valve body update,servo if you chose,The Beast! and don't for get torque converter and to flush the lines!!!!!!!!!! Maybe Greg Weld knows someone he could recomm to you if your close to him. Do some research on parts etc maybe get them and have them build it.

[70rs]

I got it handled. Truck gets picked up at 10:00 am and I'll have it back Friday. All new internals, front to back. Hardened steel sungear/shell, new converter, new valve body and a 3 year nation wide warrantee.

[greycamaro]

as a transmission shop owner, the average on those units run around 1600-1700 nationwide with a 12month warranty. stay away from the night shift at home. trouble is they seem to never have time to do the warranty work if required.
alex