tranny troubles? need some opinions

[dankman911]

I Have a 97 w/ 55k, auto trans

 

Pretty sure the fluid and filter are original, and it needs a flush, but I still think I've got more going on

 

Mainly its the shift from first to second and occasionally second to third

 

1 to 2 you'd think it had a shift kit in it. It absolutely wacks second gear. Doesn't slip, doesn't make any horrible sounds, just nails second, even at slow speeds

 

2 to 3 is usually pretty smooth, but can also be a bit abrupt sometimes.

 

Noises I've heard;

park to reverse = occasional "clunk"

3 to 4 at slower speeds, especially downhill = that noise most automatic trucks make when they upshift @ slow speeds...im sure you guys know what I mean

3 to 4 under acceleration = the occasional soft click or tick that always sounds like its coming from the front passenger side

 

Theres no visible play in any of the u-joints, front or rear. Tranny mount even looks to be in good shape

 

I've read all about the problems we have with our rear upper control arm bushings and think they may be contributing

 

This weekend or next I'm gonna service the trans; filter, fluid, and a quart of lucas

 

Bought a tranny mount just in case, not sure if I need it though

 

What do you guys think??

 

Thanks,

 

Will

[KLL]

mine was doing so. i replaced main 4 bigger bushings for rear axle. no help. then i decided to replace stabilizer rods at back. it is reduced but not gone. then i removed rear shaft and greased a lot, then filled front greasing opening. not that feeling is almost gone or minimum when weather is warm. when colder it is hardly felt.