new torque converter!
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JK Newbie
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new torque converter!
Has Anyone had the new factory torque converter installed yet ? Does it improve shift quality? I dont have any shudder problems. However the shifting
quality on my automatic is very poor! [IT SUCKS!} Yes I had it flashed but its still the same.
THANKS!
quality on my automatic is very poor! [IT SUCKS!} Yes I had it flashed but its still the same.
THANKS!
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JK Super Freak
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From: Gilmanton Iron Works, NH
I've had the flash too, but no new torque converter. Don't think the torque converter would change anything. The problem is that the shift points are hosed. My bet is that this is so DCX can meet it's CAFE standards. I think we will have to wait for the aftermarket to solve our tranny problems. Call Hypertech and ask nice.....I did. the more of us who express an interest in their product the more likely they will be to quickly develop a programmer for our JKs. 
JK Enthusiast
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From: Birmingham, AL
I have always had autos in my XJs (AW4 is a great auto) but these post make me second guess getting an auto in the JK. I know the 42re (or whatever) is a weak tranny, but if it doesn't shift well and all that plus being weak I may just buy a manual. Maybe the 08s will differ?
However I drove a new 07 with auto and it felt fine to me.
However I drove a new 07 with auto and it felt fine to me.
JK Enthusiast
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From: Tampa Fl.
Don't wanna start any crap but there appears to be alot of 6 spd issues also!!! shifter boot loose, some sort of rattle, can't shift between gears at certain temps.... Not to say which is better or anything.... LOL
shifter boot loose, some sort of rattle, can't shift between gears at certain temps.... Not to say which is better or anything.... LOL
JK Super Freak
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From: Gilmanton Iron Works, NH
I have always had autos in my XJs (AW4 is a great auto) but these post make me second guess getting an auto in the JK. I know the 42re (or whatever) is a weak tranny, but if it doesn't shift well and all that plus being weak I may just buy a manual. Maybe the 08s will differ?
However I drove a new 07 with auto and it felt fine to me.
However I drove a new 07 with auto and it felt fine to me.
Felt fine to me on the thirty second test drive.
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JK Newbie
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From: Circle Pines,MN
I took mine in to get flashed. they test drove it after and said it didnt fix it so i got a new torque converter. it shifts firmer. and i get 19 to 22 MPG now instead of 14. although it took them two days to put it in the guy never worked on one before. so i got stuck in that so called jeep they call commander for the weekend. its no cherokee! glad to see it go. anyways i could feel the diffrence in the new converter.
