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<blockquote data-quote="rpf500" data-source="post: 481848" data-attributes="member: 6870"><p>I'm just kicking this around and wanted to hear some opinions as well as what worked for you and what holds up.</p><p></p><p>So, I have a 5sp trans now. I like it, I think the manual shifter is fun to drive and adds some challenge at times doing technical riding. Anyway, after the Grayrock ride, I started thinking about going to an auto. Mainly due to the fact that with all the layers of clothes I had on, the technical terrain, and various other reasons, I found my leg getting really tired of shifting for 2 days straight. Also, I saw some auto trans in other rigs able to do some things that I struggled with. Namely, stopping, holding on a hill, and starting again. I can do it since I have cutting brakes, but it's a lot going on when that happens. </p><p></p><p>So, I'm not thinking about an LS motor and trans swap or anything of that nature right now. The 4.0 does what I need and I'm fine with the engine. I run a DANA 300 with 4:1 kit also. </p><p></p><p>What have you guys ran that has held up? The adapters from Advance or Novak are $500+ to mate any heavy duty transmissions up so that is out. Most likely will be a TF 999, 909, etc, but wondering what bolts up, what holds up, any upgrades that you recommend, etc. Also would like to see any pics from the guys that swapped from a 5sp as to how you set up your shifter.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="rpf500, post: 481848, member: 6870"] I'm just kicking this around and wanted to hear some opinions as well as what worked for you and what holds up. So, I have a 5sp trans now. I like it, I think the manual shifter is fun to drive and adds some challenge at times doing technical riding. Anyway, after the Grayrock ride, I started thinking about going to an auto. Mainly due to the fact that with all the layers of clothes I had on, the technical terrain, and various other reasons, I found my leg getting really tired of shifting for 2 days straight. Also, I saw some auto trans in other rigs able to do some things that I struggled with. Namely, stopping, holding on a hill, and starting again. I can do it since I have cutting brakes, but it's a lot going on when that happens. So, I'm not thinking about an LS motor and trans swap or anything of that nature right now. The 4.0 does what I need and I'm fine with the engine. I run a DANA 300 with 4:1 kit also. What have you guys ran that has held up? The adapters from Advance or Novak are $500+ to mate any heavy duty transmissions up so that is out. Most likely will be a TF 999, 909, etc, but wondering what bolts up, what holds up, any upgrades that you recommend, etc. Also would like to see any pics from the guys that swapped from a 5sp as to how you set up your shifter. [/QUOTE]
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