Who's having luck w/ the upgraded 5th gear nut? Or just get the splined shaft?

Who's having luck w/ the upgraded 5th gear nut? Or just get the splined shaft?

04-20-2007, 01:36 AM

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Niki

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Who's having luck w/ the upgraded 5th gear nut? Or just get the splined shaft?

I posted here due to you guys having much more NV experience. I have a drivetrain I'm using that came in my 92 W250, it has an NV4500. I know from going through the previous owners paperwork that he purchased the upgraded 5th gear nut and installed it. While the trans is out, is the splined shaft a worthwhile upgrade? What else should I do? This truck (93 W250) is going to spend 90% of its life towing nothing, occasionally I'm going to pull my open car trailer. Its going to have about 350-400 hp also. Any help would be appreciated-Nick

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