I had the Transgo Shift Kit installed back in early 2007. The kit is known as a “correction kit” and isn’t anything fancy. 90% of the kit can be installed in the valve body. There is one spacer plate that needs to be installed when the transmission is out. However, the directions clearly state that the spacer plate does not need to be installed to make the shift kit work, however, the additional plate is recommended for the added benefits. With the stronger (tighter) springs, the Jeep does shift tighter compared to the factory springs. Those of you who have the 42RLE probably know what I’m talking about. You can feel the delay in-between the shifts. With the “correction kit”, I do not feel the lag time in-between shifts like I did before. Shift Kits are designed to make the transmission more efficient, and by doing so, the upgrade also prolongs the life of the transmission. In many cases, the Transgo shift kits also expand the hole allowing the Torque Converter to fill up with trany fluid much quicker. The TransGo shift kit for the 42RLE does not open up the hole going into the TC like it does on my Dodge Cummins. The engineers at TransGo saw that the weakest link in the 42RLE was not the transmission, but the Torque Converter itself. TransGo teamed up with a high performance Transmission shop and decided that the 42RLE needed a better TC. According to TransGo and several of their engineers, they discovered that the 42RLE is actually a pretty good transmission with the upgraded TC. Once you upgrade the correction kit and add the aftermarket TC, then you have a pretty solid trany that should last well over 200,000 miles depending on how you drive it, how often you change the fluids, and the type of fluids you use. Heat is the toughest enemy on a transmission. I would recommend changing your Transmission fluid at least every 40,000 miles with Amsoil ATF. In my opinion, the TransGo correction kit for the 42RLE is worth the upgrade. Especially for those of you who are towing or loaded with armor, the vehicle will do better on the road and out on the trail. Adding the upgraded TC in addition to the shift kit will significantly make a difference by increasing mpg, lower transmission temperatures, increase the performance (more efficient power transfer), and prolong the life of the transmission. It seems like frivolous spending at first, but the upgrades do make the Jeep more enjoyable. For those of you who are interested, you can buy the TC and shift kit from Wayne.
Wayne at APS Precision
Mobile: (408) 205-8500
Office: (408) 374-1217
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