how hard is it to install the transgo shift kit in the 45rfe

jb4204562 · **Joined:** Tue Oct 23, 2007 10:14 pm **Posts:** 64

I'll probably want to do it when they put the new engine in this week........... any tips / pics would help greatly.........

myjeepwalks · **Posted:** Tue Jan 08, 2008 10:24 pm

not too hard if you are familiar with transmissions. biggest problem i had was keeping the transmission fluid mess under control. :lol:

djformi · **Posted:** Wed Jan 09, 2008 9:07 am

I still have mine sittin in the garage. I can not find anyone that wants to do it.

tjkoen01 · **Posted:** Wed Jan 09, 2008 11:49 am

I haven't had much experience with transmissions, however I installed mine without out a whole lot of trouble.....as was stated above...the red mess
is...well...a mess! My biggest problem was disconnecting the 23 pin connector from the valve body. Like an idiot I ended up breaking one of the locking pins by prying with a screw driver. There is a gray lever that you have to flip down (if I remember correctly) that dis-engages the locking mechanism. I thought I took pictures, I'll have to see if I can find them when I get home.

The transgo shift kit comes with instructions that assumes you know a few things about putting a shift kit in. Things like, draining the fluid, removing the pan and whatnot. A service manual would be helpful to cover the bases.

WoodysKJ · **Posted:** Wed Jan 09, 2008 12:44 pm

not to hyjack or anything...
what benifit does the transgo do for you?

Not that I can use one on my 42RLE.

tommudd · **Posted:** Wed Jan 09, 2008 12:51 pm

crisper firmer shifts without the lag, main thing better for the transmission

tjkoen01 · **Posted:** Wed Jan 09, 2008 10:20 pm

WoodysKJ wrote:

not to hyjack or anything...
what benifit does the transgo do for you?

Not that I can use one on my 42RLE.

they make them for the 42RLE.....

06LIB · **Posted:** Thu Jan 10, 2008 1:10 am

I just installed my kit in my 42rle.....but dont reccomend it.....waiste of time.....does nothing

they make shop manuals fo the 45....so I would get one or ask a tanny shop for advise....there ae things you need to know that the kit doesnt tell you... for example...the shifting mechanism must be in low range for the valve body to be installed back into the trans. Thats just one example and may not be true on the 45 but is tue fo the 42. Just small things but they will pevent it fom being a sucess.....good luck

RAYMAN975 · **Posted:** Wed Feb 27, 2008 10:55 pm

my jeep just clicked over to 50k, its an 02 with the 45rfe ithink. and i want to change the fluid, but when i do that, iwould also like to put the transgo shift kit in. should i get the tranny flushed? or just drain, filter(one or 2 filters in my tranny?) and refill? do i still have some time figure all this out or should i do it ASAP since i have 50k on it? how long till your supposed to change the tranny fluid and filter?

Jeepjeepster · **Posted:** Thu Feb 28, 2008 8:25 am

Old thread but I tried to install the shift kit in my 42rle. I couldnt even get the valve body to drop down. Took the bolts out and it wouldnt budge.

kolesy · **Posted:** Thu Feb 28, 2008 9:22 am

06LIB wrote:

the shifting mechanism must be in low range for the valve body to be installed back into the trans. Thats just one example and may not be true on the 45 but is tue fo the 42. Just small things but they will pevent it fom being a sucess.....good luck

Jeepster did you try this? Might help.

Mike

Jeepjeepster · **Posted:** Thu Feb 28, 2008 1:57 pm

kolesy wrote:

06LIB wrote:

the shifting mechanism must be in low range for the valve body to be installed back into the trans. Thats just one example and may not be true on the 45 but is tue fo the 42. Just small things but they will pevent it fom being a sucess.....good luck

Jeepster did you try this? Might help.

Mike

No, didnt know anything about it at the time.

I take it he means you need to put the tranny in 1st gear and not put the tcase in low? Putting the tcase in low would do nothing for the tranny.

how hard is it to install the transgo shift kit in the 45rfe

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