Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) NV4500 who to buy from?

[webergreg]

I am looking to replace my gearbox, it is getting a bit difficult to shift. The synchros were chewed up a bit last year when I had the pilot bearing go bad. #@$%!#@$%!(The bearing was replaced along with new clutch) Since the weather is much better now might as well get it replaced before I am stuck.

 

[DSeamans]

I just bought a NV5600 from Blumenthals in OKC. They are mopars certified rebuilder. They were cheaper than the junck yard! My brother lives there and has used them a few times and said they were a great place to deal with. I agree. I dealt with Alan at 888-236-4800. Good luck,



Dave

 

[WDaniels]

Don't want to flame anyone but I wouldn't buy a busted transmission from the afore mentioned shop. I would go with Quad 4X4 out of Montana. What he doesn't know about the 4500 and 5600 you could put on the sharp end of a hat pin with lots of room left over. I got my parts from him to do mine and his service is as good as Southbend Clutch, Geno's and others of that calibar. Which is second to none. JMHO

WD

 

[abranz]

Agree, but he is retired and would not rebuild mine. Bummer.

AB

 

[WDaniels]

If he is retired, he just did it because he helped me a lot on my rebuild last fall.

WD

 

[abranz]

I believe it has been within the past month or two.

AB

 

[webergreg]

Quad 4X4 was where I was going to go . I also noticed that he is retiring and sold out of most/all needed parts . So the search is on for somewhere else.

 

[scotmartin]

I would be very cautious when dealing with the shop in OKC. We have a moderator who had his popping out of gear before and after they worked on it.

 

[abranz]

Are there any other recomendations from others who have had good rebuilds from other shops? Please let us know.

Tony

 

[webergreg]

Any other recommendations ? Good bad or otherwise, since my pay has not increased with the cost of fuel I want the best value that I can afford.