2G Who rebuilds your transmission?

[Justin DuBois]

Just like the title asks - Who do you use to rebuild your transmission?

 

[Anfurnyy]

I rebuilt my own, couldn't afford to have someone else rebuild it.

 

[luv2rallye]

Ditto, with help of this (and the Mitsu manual):

Dre

 

[99dsmer4g63]

Jacks transmissions

Tried to reach out to TMZ but he never responded to either of my emails I sent inquiring about it. This is who I wanted to have build it for obvious reasons but I’m not one to keep bugging someone.

I reached out to TRE and Jon did reach back out to me. However he sorta comes off as a dick and is very straight to the point. I understand how owning a business is and customers being a time wasting pain in the ass. So I could understand this especially with cheap as DSMers.

Think TRE will be rebuilding my transfer case and rear differential though because of lack of options. Just don’t want him to snap out on me for asking a question or asking for an estimated cost or turn around time.

Jacks was prompt on communication and how the process would be handled. I don’t have many miles on a stockish rebuild though. But overall I am happy with Jacks as long as she keeps shifting smoothly.

-Daniel

 

[92AWDHX40]

Tre for my builds for the past 20 years, just 15 minutes away in my car. Convenient

 

[DSMPT]

Jacks transmissions and Boostin T-case.
I was rebuilding factory transmissions by myself, but definitely I'm not expert for transmission build. So when I decided to go with upgraded transmission and upgraded t-case about 7~8 years ago, I think I asked Tim at TMZ first for face plate mod. But unfortunately he was too busy and a long lead time was expected.
Jacks dog box transmission and Boostin T-case are still working good as it should.
Just as a side note, I liked that once order was placed with Jacks, I could login to my order page and that allowed me to check the build progress with pics and videos. I don't know if they still have this service though.

 

[1cleangsx]

I also had a good experience with Jacks, communication was good and the trans worked great

 

[Ludachris]

Jacks has been a long-time supporter of our community, and has a lot of great feedback from customers. TMZ (Tim) has been a contributor here on our site for many years, and does great work. Those are always the two I recommend, but we're building a more complete list of all the builders here:

DSM Transmission Builders

A comprehensive list of active transmission rebuilders that are widely known to specialize in rebuilding DSM manual and automatic transmissions and supply transmission parts.

www.dsmtuners.com

 

[b00zt3d spyd3r]

When the time comes i'll be using DTR Engine services in OKC area. DTR engine services (Darren Thomas racing) on FB

 

[Anfurnyy]

Jacks has been a long-time supporter of our community, and has a lot of great feedback from customers. TMZ (Tim) has been a contributor here on our site for many years, and does great work. Those are always the two I recommend, but we're building a more complete list of all the builders here:

DSM Transmission Builders

A comprehensive list of active transmission rebuilders that are widely known to specialize in rebuilding DSM manual and automatic transmissions and supply transmission parts.

www.dsmtuners.com

Kurt / bastardssm/ White Shed Speed also. Not sure if adding that to the list. I just know he also offers rebuild services.

 

[Ludachris]

Kurt / bastardssm/ White Shed Speed also. Not sure if adding that to the list. I just know he also offers rebuild services.

It's open for all to add to, I just ask that everyone follow the same standards used for the existing listings.

 

[Anfurnyy]

It's open for all to add to, I just ask that everyone follow the same standards used for the existing listings.

Oh I missed that part. Neat.

 

[Ludachris]

When the time comes i'll be using DTR Engine services in OKC area. DTR engine services (Darren Thomas racing) on FB

@Darren Thomas Racing here on DSMtuners.

 

[Ludachris]

Added DTR and White Shed to that list.

 

[twicks69]

Jacks transmissions

Tried to reach out to TMZ but he never responded to either of my emails I sent inquiring about it. This is who I wanted to have build it for obvious reasons but I’m not one to keep bugging someone.

I reached out to TRE and Jon did reach back out to me. However he sorta comes off as a dick and is very straight to the point. I understand how owning a business is and customers being a time wasting pain in the ass. So I could understand this especially with cheap as DSMers.

Think TRE will be rebuilding my transfer case and rear differential though because of lack of options. Just don’t want him to snap out on me for asking a question or asking for an estimated cost or turn around time.

Jacks was prompt on communication and how the process would be handled. I don’t have many miles on a stockish rebuild though. But overall I am happy with Jacks as long as she keeps shifting smoothly.

-Daniel

I am booked out 3 months+, and have been focusing on the jobs here, I am not taking in new work currently. I also am trying to spend time with several trips with my son, finally working on my own cars that have needed attention for the last year, and coaching spring soccer.

I am sorry that I did not respond to your email yet but I am swamped, and not currently taking in jobs. Plain and simple.

 

[Ludachris]

I am booked out 3 months+, and have been focusing on the jobs here, I am not taking in new work currently. I also am trying to spend time with several trips with my son, finally working on my own cars that have needed attention for the last year, and coaching spring soccer.

I am sorry that I did not respond to your email yet but I am swamped, and not currently taking in jobs. Plain and simple.

Hey Tim, would it make sense to let all prospective customers know this by posting an announcement about it on your website, so that it's common knowledge to everyone trying to reach out to you? You could update your signature with that messaging here too, if it helps. Then, just pull it down in the future when you're taking in new business. Just a thought. I can mention that in your listing in the directory too if you like.

 

[99dsmer4g63]

This was atleast 1-2 years ago fwiw

 

[jdxnc]

I do my own, if you beat on these things and break them, it pays to learn yourself.

 

[twicks69]

This was atleast 1-2 years ago fwiw

Well, I am sorry that I missed your emails, I typically keep cycling in and out around 25-30 jobs here at all times and just respond to as many people as I can. Being a 1 man show, it is sometimes a handful to keep up with everyone, and people just have to accept the scenario that I can only take in so many jobs in a year.

 

[92AWDHX40]

Understandable life happens family is important to.

 

[99dsmer4g63]

I’m not mad nor angry about it. There is no need for apologies. I did exactly as you said and accepted the fact that I needed to explore other options if I wanted a trans rebuild.

I’m just here stating my own experiences through my own dsm journey. Not bashing you or feel any type of way.

I get it, I run a business myself and have a family.

-Daniel

 

[Ludachris]

I get it, I run a business myself and have a family.

Not an easy balance for any of us in that situation. I can certainly relate.

 

[Justin DuBois]

Anyone here with experience with a Mitsubishi 2WD/AWD switchable transmission?

 

[DSMPT]

Anyone here with experience with a Mitsubishi 2WD/AWD switchable transmission?

I had the switchable transmission on my 1g for many years, but I have never opened to rebuild since actually it didn't get broken while I was using. I still have both switchable transmission and t-case as spare.

 

[faqinshiet]

TRE rebuilt my transmission and rear diff in 2016. TMZ had a spare transfer case around the same time. All are still sitting in the garage.