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4x4 Related Groups => General Talk => Topic started by: norconick on June 21, 2008, 02:37:34 PM

Title: Where's a good tranny shop?
Post by: norconick on June 21, 2008, 02:37:34 PM

I'm looking for a tranny shop to rebuild my 42re out of my 98 ZJ... I'm planning to put a shift kit in it for towing and a little bit more sporty, on-its-toes feeling... I'm looking for someone with a good rate and a good quality.

There's a place by my house called The Transmission Specialists (just off Macleod, down south by Avenida Mall, between Anderson and Canyon Meadows Drive) and he sounds like a quality guy.  I'm just wondering if anyones been to him or if they can recomend someone else who gave them good service.

Thanks!

Title: Re: Where's a good tranny shop?
Post by: Sludgefactory on June 21, 2008, 05:59:08 PM

I've had 2 transmisions done at Ram's in Forest lawn , never had any problems with either of them.

 Craig

Title: Re: Where's a good tranny shop?
Post by: TJ54 on June 21, 2008, 07:18:52 PM

Are you willing to pull the tranny yourself ? I know a guy who would do an awesome job at a good price. He just doesn't have room to park vehicles.
It won't be quick. But it will be a very good job,

Title: Re: Where's a good tranny shop?
Post by: NUXJR on June 22, 2008, 12:18:16 AM

Dominion Auto Transmission hands down!!!  Ask for Jim & tell him Rob from Courtesy Chrysler refered ya.  Jim has helped me out twice & does most if not all the service work for the boys in blue.  They're just east of Chinook mall on 58 ave.

Title: Re: Where's a good tranny shop?
Post by: TJ54 on June 22, 2008, 06:18:23 PM

Quote from: NUXJR on June 22, 2008, 12:18:16 AM

Dominion Auto Transmission hands down!!!  Ask for Jim & tell him Rob from Courtesy Chrysler refered ya.  Jim has helped me out twice & does most if not all the service work for the boys in blue.  They're just east of Chinook mall on 58 ave.

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I almost forgot about them. But I know people who have good luck with dominion

Title: Re: Where's a good tranny shop?
Post by: norconick on June 22, 2008, 08:17:44 PM

I've heard good things about dominion already actually... I'll go check them out.  I might be willing to pull it myself... depending on how good of a deal it actually is.  Can I ask how much you all paid for your jobs just to give me an idea of whats a good rate?  Also, I know I already mentioned him, but Russ Stoodley at The Transmission Specialists seems to run a good show and really gave me the time of day answering all my half-informed, sometimes misconcieved questions.  He also guessed the price range to be lower than most and explained at lot about what has to be done.  I think his rate is $80/hr.  Is this rate normal? And, again, has anyone heard anything good or bad about this guy?

Thanks guys!