Quad 4X4's Torque King 4500 tranny, who has one?

Quad 4X4's Torque King 4500 tranny, who has one?

09-28-2005, 04:37 PM

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Quad 4X4's Torque King 4500 tranny, who has one?

Since my 5th gear blew off on Monday it has been a mad scramble to look for a new 5-speed tranny for my truck.

Apparently there is a national back order on these and GM (apparently they have taken over production of them since New Venture was disolved), is not planning any production runs any time soon.

I contacted Quad 4X4 and ordered a new 4500 with the Torque King shaft and filter kit. I want to be sure that this 5th gear nut does NOT jump off again. And rebuilding the old tranny with the a new fully splined main shaft and 5th gear, but keeping all the old 1-4th gears and stuff just doesn't make sense to me if I'm planning on keeping the truck for at least 3 more years if not more.

Question: Who has one of these Torque King trannies form Quad 4X4, and how happy are you with it? No problems?

My truck will be down for about 2+ weeks (which stinks

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