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hotshift13
02-10-2008, 12:53 PM
Well it's been a great morning for me, to make a long story short "someone" got my truck stuck on the edge of the driveway ontop of a nice chunk of ice. Rockin' back and forth like a good Wisconsinite, I got it to move a little bit but it was just stuck, all of the sudden no foward gears:rolf:durr.

So my question is how difficult is it to rebuild a 4l60 transmission in a 97' Chevy Silverado? I know this is not a newb task and there are some special tools to get ahold of. I found rebuild kits on flea bay, that are supposed to be all inclusive and able to hold some decent abuse and power.

Any thoughts or suggestions? Anyone want to help a "family" member out? :thumbsup any thoughts are greatly appreacated.
GHOSST
02-10-2008, 01:03 PM
See if you can find a used one.. from a trusted seller..
84hurst
02-10-2008, 01:25 PM
See if you can find a used one.. from a trusted seller..

x2 often times you can get a warranty on a used one and just install it yourself. If you've never done it before, you're better off buying used. www.car-part.com
hotshift13
02-10-2008, 01:37 PM
Thats the problem I really don't want to deal with a used one again, I had a 96' Buick Roadmaster with tha LT-1 with the 4l60 and I was changing transmissions as much as I changed the oil in the car. Everyone in my family has had trouble with these transmissions. My father in law has gone though 6 of them in his van in the last 2 years. So I'm a little gun shy with the 4l60............
DurtyKurty
02-10-2008, 01:49 PM
Yeah, having a trans go out in the middle of winter is about the worst thing. :(
hotshift13
02-10-2008, 02:18 PM
Yep, pretty flippin gay!
y2kws6
02-10-2008, 02:26 PM
I have a contact that rebuilds them (GM approved).

PM me for details.

Dan
BAD LS1
02-10-2008, 02:28 PM
Lol shouldnt be rocking an auto anyway,esp that era 4L60E, sounds like it shit the sunshell out like all of them do.
brotherbenn83
02-10-2008, 07:46 PM
I got a guy who rebuilds them on the side, with 20+ years GM experience. you can save $$$ by yanking the trans and just having him do the rebuild. PM me for the details.
hotshift13
02-10-2008, 08:38 PM
Thanks guys, I will PM you two monday .

Makes some interesting sounds in gear, I have reverse, and 1st sort of.