Servos

[TireShredder08]

I did a servo upgrade in my last 2 silverados and loved the results. Never put a shift kit in since the programmer and the servo was shifting tight enough together. I was barking 2nd and 3rd in my last truck with the servo and superchips programmer. I used the Jet transmissions brand but saw these vette ones online for way cheaper before. I may use one of these on this Yukon. Took about half an hour in the driveway last time and provided tons of fun and great shifting.

 

[CHOO CHOO]

So I went to the mechanic today and we started to look at the directions provided and there seems to be a few things missing. Can I just use the old spring or do I need a new one. He said that there is a pad as well but is not sure if we need to remove it. The directions they gave me were 3 copied pages and it tells me to reference page 34 or page 37...wtf? It also says that the pin has the correct measurement, but you need a special tool to measure it. Is this really that complicated? It seemed to me that this was more of a pull the old out and put the new in kinda thing. Am I wrong?

 

[My01yuk]

I took mine to a tranny shop and they did it for $65. If your mechanic is asking questions and not sure about needing something then I would go to a tranny shop. They would be better prepared to know what you need and don't need.

Also check on getting it re-tuned with Justin so he can tie everything together.

 

[CHOO CHOO]

I took mine to a tranny shop and they did it for $65. If your mechanic is asking questions and not sure about needing something then I would go to a tranny shop. They would be better prepared to know what you need and don't need.

Also check on getting it re-tuned with Justin so he can tie everything together.

I might do the tranny shop, not a bad idea. I emailed jenna already and they said no problem.

Should I try this myself? I really don't mind trying, It cant be that big of a hassle can it?

 

[My01yuk]

I might do the tranny shop, not a bad idea. I emailed jenna already and they said no problem.

Should I try this myself? I really don't mind trying, It cant be that big of a hassle can it?

I would try and find some of the threads on how to install this part yourself. I remember reading about guys that did it themselves and not snapping the ring back in all the way. There were a couple of guys who had to have their tahoe/yukon towed to a tranny shop for major repairs/rebuilt. You really need to make sure that you install it right or you are asking for tranny problems. I decided to have a professional do it knowing my history on DIY projects.

 

[CHOO CHOO]

I decided to have a professional do it knowing my history on DIY projects.

Well, +1 on that one. My luck, the tranny would drop goin down the highway.....Thanks!

 

[TireShredder08]

http://coloradofans.com/forums/64-modifications-performance/95249-jet-servo-install-directions.html

Here is a link to another forum that has Jet servo install instructions. When I did mine it really helped having the pictures to reference. Wish I still had my instructions.

 

[TireShredder08]

Well this thread got me wanting to put a servo in my Yukon so I ordered one from Jet off Amazon for 40 bucks and slapped it in last night. Took about 45 minutes since I did it in the driveway on jack stands. The instructions made it much easier since I was a bit confused how the 4th gear servo is supposed to go back on. The only tools I needed were a flat screwdriver, an awl (for the snapring) two pair of channel locks (to compress the large spring inside the servo), a 10mm socket to get the heat shield off and a flashlight.

Drove it around last night barking my 24s at wide open throttle in to 2nd. Third shifts nice and crisp too. Now I am going to order up the 4th gear servo. Ill try to get pictures for this thread in case someone wants to see how it's done.

 

[AZSCTACO]

Well this thread got me wanting to put a servo in my Yukon so I ordered one from Jet off Amazon for 40 bucks and slapped it in last night. Took about 45 minutes since I did it in the driveway on jack stands. The instructions made it much easier since I was a bit confused how the 4th gear servo is supposed to go back on. The only tools I needed were a flat screwdriver, an awl (for the snapring) two pair of channel locks (to compress the large spring inside the servo), a 10mm socket to get the heat shield off and a flashlight.

Drove it around last night barking my 24s at wide open throttle in to 2nd. Third shifts nice and crisp too. Now I am going to order up the 4th gear servo. Ill try to get pictures for this thread in case someone wants to see how it's done.

Dude....I will pay you to do mine....I live in Scottsdale

 

[TireShredder08]

Dude....I will pay you to do mine....I live in Scottsdale

What part of Scottsdale? All my tools are at my dad's garage on 37th and Greenway area in North Phoenix.