THANK YOU BIG TIME ,, WITHOUT YOUR VIDEO I WOULD HAVE BEEN LOST !!! I just put that kit in today ,, but i did not drill holes ,, , all i did was put in new EPC , TCC solenoids , clean the screen , and install thermo blocker . Thermo blocker went in easy . Two keepers fell out and i used your video for the keepers , check balls, plate screws , and thermo blocker . thanks again !!!!!! oh ....and also ,,, i found a blown out upper gasket .
My upper separator gasket was blown out as well, in a few places. One place was around the reverse servo. Ford has a TSB regarding the gaskets blowing out. Ford TSB 03-22-10.
Can’t thank You enough!!! Cleaned my (first timer) and took note of everything except the pins because I didn’t think they would fall off easily, well two did, and I didn’t know where to put them. You helped me with that! 🙏🏽
I wasn't really trying to criticize you or your product. I guess I spoke too soon because the method i mentioned of updating the valve body is the way I learned and I failed to realize that's not the only way or process to do it. I have done more research since and I see that there's different ways of achieving results, it all depends on what exactly you're wanting to accomplish with the performance of your transmission.
your skill and courage should be applauded! I have a question about the solenoids. Is there one just for the downshifting into the passing gear? Out of the blue my 2000 ranger will not drop into the passing gear but for all the other gears it's smooth as silk. Any thoughts? tx. Would using something like Seafoam Transtune work?
The shift solenoids, does one of them control the downshift passing gear? My 2000 ranger shifts up and down smoothly but I can never get it to shift down for passing. Tx
You didn't drill out the valve body channel wall over by the pressure reducer valve, or drill a new Port between shift valves 2 and 3. And there's a hole on the separator plate that should be plugged with filler rod and another hole that needs to be made smaller by pleasing it between 2 steel balls. How much difference does what you did actually do? And why does the kit you used come with springs for the OD drum clutch, those will come with a complete tranny rebuilt kit,, which you would need if you get in that far to take out the OD drum? Good video but the kit you're selling is incomplete for a valve body upgrade and has other items that are unessasary for a shift kit.
Hello, Thank you for the input! We have had a lot of very positive reviews on the performance of this shift kit. I believe you are talking about the TransGo shift kit. This is the Superior Shift Kit. They both address different problems in different ways. You make a good point that the shift kit comes with a few extra parts that are only needed in a full rebuild. But that's just what it comes with, like i mentioned this is a complete Superior Shift Kit and we have had a lot of success with it. Also it is made 100% in the USA. I appreciate the feedback, and i will be looking into the TransGo kit in the future to see if it is a more successful kit.
What would a heavy duty application be or mean by adding the oem spring along with the new spring.is that with extra damage or if it has more miles or worse shifting or if your going to be doing heavy duty type stuff with said vehicle
I followed this video step by step and now I don't have reverse, it doesn't go in gear in drive unless I put it in 2nd first and it's flashing the overdrive light. So now I'm trying to figure out what I miss.
i installed this kit into my ranger with a 3.0 and it shifts hard as hell from 1-2. new EPC fixed the 2-3 flare, but the 1-2 is so damn strong it feels like its going to snap something inside the trans. what do you think?
@@alexanderwebb680 i actually figured it out by reading some LS (chevy) forums. on the back side of an EPC solenoid, there is a torq bit screw you can adjust for pressure. i backed it off (CCW) 1/8th of a turn and it made the hard shift go away. but it was too soft, so i turned it back 1/16th of a turn (CW) and it brought it to a good pressure where it doesn't slam anymore, but still has a much firmer feel than stock. nice clean shifts.
Yes, what he's working on is the valve body which is bolted to the bottom of the transmission located inside the pan. So drop the pan then you can unbolt the valve body from the bottom of the transmission.
Benjamin, that large servo, I believe it's associated with reverse. Is there supposed to be a spring in there a reverse I believe it's a reverse spring that I saw but I don't know if it's on all the Transmissions can you inform me on that please
Hello, Are you reffering to the servo that is on the inside of the transmission next to the valve body? If so then i believe there is supposed to be a large spring underneith the servo. Hope this helps!
When I pulled my cover plate off I didn't have the metal valve. Truck was hard shifting 1-2, struggled finding 3rd time to time and slipped after an hour of driving and going up a hill at 55. Also wouldn't shift into overdrive. Is there I way I can order just that valve as I've got a sonnax zip kit on the way? Or does the kit come with a new valve.
What year is your truck? Vehicles manufactured after 12/01/2001 did not have the shiney metal valve or the screen and one of the end plugs is different, it has 6 holes in it and a center hole.
My transmission for 2001 ford explorer sport 4.0 leakedfluid from the drain pain plug and it started slipping. Now that ive replaced the filter and gasket and fixed the leak the car goes in every gear but only pulls in reverse. Itll go in other gears but wont pull how can i fix that?
Shouldn't you be spaying some chemtool, wd40, or brake cleaner in the bores befor replacing the valves? I'm just an ameture, but just wondering... what do ya think? Forgive me for being naive, but I know moost good valve body rebuilders usually thoroughly clean the vslve body befor rebuilding or putting a shift kit in it. So don't get me wrong, i like your video on how to, do it yourself, the only thing i can say is, you are obliviously a pro that does this all the time. It would be a little better for us ametures, if you used a better camera, or photographer to get in much closer, so we can see what the fuck your doing sir. But thanks for sharing your expertise on this subject.
THANK YOU BIG TIME ,, WITHOUT YOUR VIDEO I WOULD HAVE BEEN LOST !!! I just put that kit in today ,, but i did not drill holes ,, , all i did was put in new EPC , TCC solenoids , clean the screen , and install thermo blocker . Thermo blocker went in easy . Two keepers fell out and i used your video for the keepers , check balls, plate screws , and thermo blocker . thanks again !!!!!! oh ....and also ,,, i found a blown out upper gasket .
My upper separator gasket was blown out as well, in a few places. One place was around the reverse servo. Ford has a TSB regarding the gaskets blowing out. Ford TSB 03-22-10.
Can’t thank
You enough!!! Cleaned my (first timer) and took note of everything except the pins because I didn’t think they would fall off easily, well two did, and I didn’t know where to put them. You helped me with that! 🙏🏽
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I just bought this kit and find this video very informative in preparing for this project! Thanks for your help! I enjoyed the video 👍
Its easier to take out the keepers by pushing the valve a little, at the same time. Nice explanation
I wasn't really trying to criticize you or your product. I guess I spoke too soon because the method i mentioned of updating the valve body is the way I learned and I failed to realize that's not the only way or process to do it. I have done more research since and I see that there's different ways of achieving results, it all depends on what exactly you're wanting to accomplish with the performance of your transmission.
very clean and clear instructions well done sir
Good Info , Thanks For Sharing - Looking Forward To More Videos About This Transmission
Thank you so much for this video. This really saved my Pocket book. Thanks again.
your skill and courage should be applauded! I have a question about the solenoids. Is there one just for the downshifting into the passing gear? Out of the blue my 2000 ranger will not drop into the passing gear but for all the other gears it's smooth as silk. Any thoughts? tx.
Would using something like Seafoam Transtune work?
what about the pressure raiser, would like to see that
Thank you so much for this video
Thanks brother, nicely done
great video !! Made it much easier to upgrade. I am doing a complete rebuild. The 20 red springs are for the overdrive drum ??
Great video, whats up with that link?
The shift solenoids, does one of them control the downshift passing gear? My 2000 ranger shifts up and down smoothly but I can never get it to shift down for passing. Tx
Thanks Ben.
What is the difference between the heavy duty and regular duty ?
Could you tell me why you enlarge two small holes
Thanks ben . How can i contact you when i need more advice ?
What can be wrong if the dipstick is always showing too full like 3 inches up dipstick when cold and hot.
Sounds like someone topped it off to much.. like 3 quarts to much if its 3 inches up from the crosshairs on the stick
Went to your website and couldn't find the link at all to buy one. 5r55e trans looking for a valve body
Which solenoid is for reverse? Thanks.
is it necessary to drop the valve body to replace the 6 solenoids? or can it be done by just dropping trans pan?
They can be replaced without removing the valve body. Just remove 2 bolts holding the brackets.
Does the 5r55s Kit come with the part the boosts the line pressure?
could I use the part from the 5r55e ?
I have a 2005 mk4 jetta just replaced valve body and transfer when warm won't engage into drive but will go into reverse
Did you find the issue?
The link doesn't take me to a website that says anything about valve bodies for sale. What is the link that will?
Parabéns
You didn't drill out the valve body channel wall over by the pressure reducer valve, or drill a new Port between shift valves 2 and 3. And there's a hole on the separator plate that should be plugged with filler rod and another hole that needs to be made smaller by pleasing it between 2 steel balls. How much difference does what you did actually do? And why does the kit you used come with springs for the OD drum clutch, those will come with a complete tranny rebuilt kit,, which you would need if you get in that far to take out the OD drum? Good video but the kit you're selling is incomplete for a valve body upgrade and has other items that are unessasary for a shift kit.
Hello,
Thank you for the input!
We have had a lot of very positive reviews on the performance of this shift kit.
I believe you are talking about the TransGo shift kit. This is the Superior Shift Kit.
They both address different problems in different ways.
You make a good point that the shift kit comes with a few extra parts that are only needed in a full rebuild.
But that's just what it comes with, like i mentioned this is a complete Superior Shift Kit and we have had a lot of success with it. Also it is made 100% in the USA. I appreciate the feedback, and i will be looking into the TransGo kit in the future to see if it is a more successful kit.
What would a heavy duty application be or mean by adding the oem spring along with the new spring.is that with extra damage or if it has more miles or worse shifting or if your going to be doing heavy duty type stuff with said vehicle
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Did the kit change? I ask because i ordered this kit and there a few parts missing and the instructions are not the same.
I followed this video step by step and now I don't have reverse, it doesn't go in gear in drive unless I put it in 2nd first and it's flashing the overdrive light. So now I'm trying to figure out what I miss.
Sounds like you have other transmission problems mine is doing the same time for a full rebuild
i installed this kit into my ranger with a 3.0 and it shifts hard as hell from 1-2. new EPC fixed the 2-3 flare, but the 1-2 is so damn strong it feels like its going to snap something inside the trans. what do you think?
I hope they get back to you on this.
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@@alexanderwebb680 i actually figured it out by reading some LS (chevy) forums. on the back side of an EPC solenoid, there is a torq bit screw you can adjust for pressure. i backed it off (CCW) 1/8th of a turn and it made the hard shift go away. but it was too soft, so i turned it back 1/16th of a turn (CW) and it brought it to a good pressure where it doesn't slam anymore, but still has a much firmer feel than stock. nice clean shifts.
@@kevinsiegel4798 sounds great bro glad to hear it
Can you leave the transmition in the truck when you do this?
Yes, what he's working on is the valve body which is bolted to the bottom of the transmission located inside the pan. So drop the pan then you can unbolt the valve body from the bottom of the transmission.
How long does it take to ship? I ordered it and I'm still waiting for a tracking number
Is there a new link? That one is dead
Benjamin, that large servo, I believe it's associated with reverse. Is there supposed to be a spring in there a reverse I believe it's a reverse spring that I saw but I don't know if it's on all the Transmissions can you inform me on that please
Hello,
Are you reffering to the servo that is on the inside of the transmission next to the valve body? If so then i believe there is supposed to be a large spring underneith the servo. Hope this helps!
No spring is required in the reverse servo. The band acts as a spring.
Is the website to the link down? NOTHING pops up other then the name
This kit work for 5R44E
Your link for purchase is not working...still selling these kits???
When I pulled my cover plate off I didn't have the metal valve. Truck was hard shifting 1-2, struggled finding 3rd time to time and slipped after an hour of driving and going up a hill at 55. Also wouldn't shift into overdrive. Is there I way I can order just that valve as I've got a sonnax zip kit on the way? Or does the kit come with a new valve.
What year is your truck? Vehicles manufactured after 12/01/2001 did not have the shiney metal valve or the screen and one of the end plugs is different, it has 6 holes in it and a center hole.
I got a 2000 ford ranger 4.0 V6 and it's 4x4 what kit do I need to buy?
Did u figure it out I’m in the same exact boat.
@@luke5058 I did not...
My transmission for 2001 ford explorer sport 4.0 leakedfluid from the drain pain plug and it started slipping. Now that ive replaced the filter and gasket and fixed the leak the car goes in every gear but only pulls in reverse. Itll go in other gears but wont pull how can i fix that?
And the overdrive light is flashing
Have you found a fix yet? My '01 Ranger is having the same problem
Kaotic Krill did you fix it?
@@TREE52HD---same here
@@TREE52HD did you find your issue?
can i order 1 off you and how ty
This is definitely not something I want to remove and clean.
what is the web site?
Your website doesn't work. L
Your web address does not work
Shouldn't you be spaying some chemtool, wd40, or brake cleaner in the bores befor replacing the valves? I'm just an ameture, but just wondering... what do ya think?
Forgive me for being naive, but I know moost good valve body rebuilders usually thoroughly clean the vslve body befor rebuilding or putting a shift kit in it.
So don't get me wrong, i like your video on how to, do it yourself, the only thing i can say is, you are obliviously a pro that does this all the time. It would be a little better for us ametures, if you used a better camera, or photographer to get in much closer, so we can see what the fuck your doing sir.
But thanks for sharing your expertise on this subject.