So I had my blazer looked at by a local transmission place and they just called me back today and due to lack of good communication, all I really know is that I need a new TC and to repair/rebuild my tranny. I heard some mumbling about bearings and bands, but nothing coherent to me. All in all they're sayin new TC rebuild and the few minor things are gonna cost me around $1700.
Now thats more than half of what i bought the truck for! ($3200) Now I'm wondering does that sound about right??

 

Yep, sounds about what a shop would charge for a complete rebuild, but...

call other shops. Shop around and when/if you get it rebuilt have them build it better than stock.

 

Yeah I planned on asking for better low end power if possible. Thanks though i just thought that sounded almost outrageous for a rebuild. Well as long as im at it ill try and get a warranty for this one too.

 

Where you at? There is a shop in northern IL that advertises something like $749, but I do not know anyone who has had them do work, they are about 2 hours north of me... Kankakee I believe...

Not trying to spit their name, but just know their prices... lol

 

Most shops will give you a discount if you bring the tranny to them already removed from the truck. Also, I know near me there is a technical school that will rebuilt trannies for parts cost so the students can learn. I had one done years ago by them. I took them a B&M rebuild kit & the tranny into them and picked it up a few days later good to go.

 

I live in the northern part of the mitten state, about an hour and a half south of Traverse City. So I don't have many options around here. I'm gonna have to call around tomorrow about prices now that i know whats wrong. Anyone know what they usually charge for labor and how long it usually takes?

 

Just got the 700r4 in my jimmy done it was 1400 cash and carry, 1 year warranty. Any reputable shop will give a warranty.

 

I'm not the most car savvy person. Anyone wanna give me a crash course on what that means?

 

CASH means they bought it off the shelf, already rebuilt for $1400.
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CARRY means you get to install it yourself.

 

I know what cash and carry is lol. I meant about the 700r4 part. I dont know much bout transmissions