How To Install A Gear Vendor Overdrive

In this video I demonstrate how I installed my gear vendor overdrive in a 1986 Ford F350 with a c6 automatic transmission. If you find these kinds of videos helpful, consider subscribing. Thanks for watching.
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[@brandongreene3213]

Bro I felt that pick slip.

[@deepbludude4697]

Well done! I subbed you made that look super easy!

[@GrimRepair]

Thanks, It wasn't that hard.

[@chasefell4234]

Good job cool truck I thought you would need a second tranny cross brace. I have RV with two-piece driveshaft this was helpful it looks easy.

[@GrimRepair]

Thanks, it was pretty easy.

[@jerrysurowiec]

how much did you have to shorten the driveshaft?

[@jackychan8539]

Thank you for making this 🫡

[@GrimRepair]

You're welcome.

[@griffinmoore3036]

Mine is installed, I didnt install it myself but. The Green light comes on at 40 mph but there is no drop in rpm or anything, Any tips on where to check first?

[@robertmceuen3630]

How much does the overdrive unit weigh?

[@GrimRepair]

I don't know for sure it was a lot smaller than I was expecting. It all came in a box, probably 20x20x10, and I could pick it up and carry it.

[@robertmceuen3630]

@@GrimRepair I was just wondering about hanging it on the tail end of the tranny like that. Used to be an overdrive called(I believe) Hone-O-Drive that mounted in the middle of the driveshaft with it's own U joints and cross member. At first I thought that was the Gear Vendor kit.

[@idahopotato5837]

Do you know if you can just remove the speed sensor and controller and run a hot on a switch to the unit? Mine shifts funky at 40/45. Mine is from about 1990 so I am sure the computer is the culprit. Zero help from Gear Vendor. I don't care to split shifts in 1st and 2nd just turn it on when I am getting on a highway. I run 4.10's and its fine around town with the ATI turbo.

[@GrimRepair]

I think you can just run 12v to the actuator when you want it in overdrive. I would leave the speed sensor in there it make the speedo cable longer. Just don't hook the wires to anything. Most importantly, don't forget to subscribe.🙂

[@AAANDN1]

DIY !

[@GrimRepair]

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[@slyghostish]

I like all my trucks. Doing this on a 88 suburban with 4.10 and th400! Thanks for this video bro!

[@colingan9412]

Why not use studs on the front 4 bolt holes.

[@GrimRepair]

I'm sure you could. The kit didn't come with any, It said to reuse the original bolts.

[@Jefforey]

Question i own a 1986 f250 4x4 6.9 idi diesel with c6 being mine has transfer case would it bolt on my tramsfer case amd shorten my drive shaft

[@GrimRepair]

I know they have a kit for 4x4, and I believe it bolts onto the transfer case. You can't use it when in 4x4.

[@idahopotato5837]

I have an '85 6.9 turbo with the C6 . You replace the rear of the transfer case with the GV case half. I'm sure the drive shaft is shorter. I have 4.10's and its great as a highway gear.

[@egor-ql2pl]

Do u have to cut the driveshaft ?

[@GrimRepair]

Yes

[@jerrysurowiec]

@@GrimRepairhow much?

[@GrimRepair]

@jerrysurowiec I think it was around $200 to shorten and balance the drive shaft.

[@jerrysurowiec]

@@GrimRepair I meant how much did you have to Shorten the drive shaft?

[@AAANDN1]

Focus

[@GrimRepair]

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[@Mr.EeToMyself]

Dude. I want. We all do. Lol Cost?

[@GrimRepair]

When diesel was $7 a gallon, it made a lot more sense. It's around $3000 new and hard to find complete used.

[@Mr.EeToMyself]

@@GrimRepair Thanks for responding. I'd looked just after asking, but just wondering.... how much did it help?

[@GrimRepair]

@Mr.EeToMyself In not sure. I added a turbo, and a 3000lb camper at the same time. During the few test runs I did it lowered the rpms by 500 at freeway speeds.