48re rebuild

[JWadford]

anyone rebuild their own transmissions ? i am going to attempt to rebuild a 48re trans, any tips on shift kits, valve body tips, the truck only has a 400 rwhp engine so i dont think billet shafts will be needed, it wont be raced and most likely will have very little towing besides some snowmobiles and dirtbikes.

 

[BHanna]

I hope I'm still a couple years from needing to do this but I'm very interested in rebuilding my own 48RE too.

 

[Matt400]

I think the transmission companies should put out a DIY kit, full instructions and parts kit for those inclined to give it a go.

They could post up a qualifying list for things like tools needed and basic knowledge so those thinking of doing it could qualify themselves before buying the kit.

 

[JWadford]

i am a heavy eqipment mechanic so i should be able to figure it out, i have a service manual and a 48re trans rebuild manual to follow, if nothing else i will fix it so good it will never work again lol

 

[TCDiesel]

i am a heavy eqipment mechanic so i should be able to figure it out, i have a service manual and a 48re trans rebuild manual to follow, if nothing else i will fix it so good it will never work again lol

JWadford, I have (Did) rebuilds for years,I cannot express all blood ,sweat and skin left on vehicles I had to remove the trans B/C we had no transmission dyno, it is just not worth it. Now with the knowledge I have gained from Dave Goerend, I just remove the trans Shipped or delivery Myself Dave and I disgust what type of configuration and install. The manual does not have any type of tweaks and **** at best. LoL:{

 

[AMcCormick]

I think that Suncoast and ATS have full "master rebuild" kits

 

[Cummins Thunder]

I have been doing my own transmissions. I did the Dunrite thing and bought a VB/TC, all billet shafts, and a flex plate from them. I then went to Trans Star and purchased all of my clutches, bands, HD band strut, blue assembly lube, ATSG manual, and a seal kit(if under 100k you should not need bushings). Next stop was the junk yard for a mint 4x4 48RE.

I put all this stuff in my case and have so far had a great trans besides recently breaking my input shaft:{



You will need a way to compress the OD clutch pack, 0-300psi gauge with about 8 feet of hose and 1/8npt male for trans end, a parts washer, dial/digital indicator with base, calipers, a seal pick is handy, a 5 gallon bucket with a hole in bottom, snap ring pliers, torx bits, inch pound torque wrench (can get away without it), you will also want a assortment of snap rings for your clutch packs to set clutch clearance.



In all honesty I would just pay the extra money to have a reputable shop do it. I am so hard on my stuff I cant afford to have someone else work on it



Hope this helps.

 

[JWadford]

i am doing the work with a friend, a recent job loss and then regain at half the pay has put him out of a performance trans so we are going to get him by.

 

[rbattelle]

I did a Ford A4LD 4-speed auto several years ago. Piece of cake. I wouldn't hesitate to do another automatic if the need came up.

Back then, I went to Napa and bought the TechTran manual. Step by step procedure, including testing.

The rebuild worked perfectly. All new clutches, new bands, new solenoids, new seals, etc.

Ryan

 

[JWadford]

I did a Ford A4LD 4-speed auto several years ago. Piece of cake. I wouldn't hesitate to do another automatic if the need came up.



Back then, I went to Napa and bought the TechTran manual. Step by step procedure, including testing.



The rebuild worked perfectly. All new clutches, new bands, new solenoids, new seals, etc.



Ryan

cool, im still not sure whos converter to run though, my friend ordered some kind of 48re performance rebuild manual ???