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    Any Truck 5 Speeds to Avoid?

    I definitely recognize that in my searches. For the same price you get a better vehicle with lower miles. I had a 97' E350 first year of the Triton 5.4 during my motocross racing days. Tough reliable vehicle never had issues with the notorious spark plugs blowing out of the heads.
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    Any Truck 5 Speeds to Avoid?

    Experienced that a time or two on the one stick shift truck I owned a longgg time ago.... 1978 F150 with the NP435. It would occasionally pop out of 2nd gear but that gearbox had a LOT of miles on it.
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    Any Truck 5 Speeds to Avoid?

    Oh at this point I will not be touching it. 115k on it already and I vowed to follow their advice to a T. No issues. Still doesn't sit right with me but I guess it does work!
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    Any Truck 5 Speeds to Avoid?

    The CVT fluid in my daily 2015 Subaru Impreza.... (Subaru of America at least) claims it to be a "lifetime" fluid.... won't get into that one on this post!
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    Any Truck 5 Speeds to Avoid?

    I just watched a few Youtube videos from "Transmission Bench". Great videos that cover all of the older Big 3 autos (4L60E, A4OD and 46RE). Definitely rebuildable at home with mainly all basic tools, access to a shop press and a few makeshift speciality tools. Something I definitely wouldn't be...
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    Any Truck 5 Speeds to Avoid?

    Strictly interested in some gearbox knowledge. I have done extensive research on engine platform and model shortcomings. I'd like to keep this strictly related to the gearbox. Looking to purchase a basic cheap old truck that won't break the bank for a secondary vehicle (home depot runs, random...
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