lingenfelterm
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Well, 30k miles into my rebuild with new synchronizers old problems are returning (as some of you predicted). It started about a month ago when driving as normal and I got a grind while trying to shift into 4th. I figured it was me, but it did it again a few days later. I changed the fluid out (Replaced the old Redline MT90 with new Redline MT90). Thought it helped, but problems returned. Within about 3 weeks of the first grind, I'm now getting grinds in 3rd and 4th (same two gears I had problems with before the rebuild) on a daily basis. I've adjusted the clutch into factory spec which did fix my squeaking from my TOB grazing the pressure plate fingers, but it didn't fix the shifts. I've found that when I try to shift at lower speeds (I.E. shift from 2nd to 3rd below 25mph) I get grinds more frequently than if I shift at slightly higher rpms. I also noticed that if I mash in the clutch hard and fast, I can shift without grinds 99% of the time. I thought I might have air in my slave since I replaced it, so I bought a Motive auto-bleeder for my master cylinder and flushed the fluid (no change). I'm weighing my options as to what I should do. T56 would be the best and most reliable option, but with the transmission, adapter kit from URD, and a rear-end gear change, I'm looking at 5-6 grand. I could buy a brand new AY6 from Toyota Parts of Dallas for 3200. The risk here is, will a new one be better than my 2005 model? I've heard they made a lot of small changes to the transmissions as the years progressed. I could also try an Auto-swap, but I know I'd get shunned by the community 
My truck only has 95k miles. It's a 2005 (NA) and has a salvage title (theft recovery) so it's not worth a ton, but I absolutely love driving it and don't want to give it up. It checks off all the boxes on my list of sporty, fun, comfy, unique, and practical from the standpoint that I can haul pretty much anything I need to. I'd hate to give up on the truck though. I finally have it pretty much the way I want it. All of my mods I've done with money I earned from donating plasma at bio-life plasma center, and likely that's how I'll end up paying for whatever option I decide on. My "blood money" has bought nearly all of my mods to this point. Saying that, it will take me some time to save up for whichever option I choose at ~$360 a month. I'm open to suggestions and appreciate your input, -Mark
My truck only has 95k miles. It's a 2005 (NA) and has a salvage title (theft recovery) so it's not worth a ton, but I absolutely love driving it and don't want to give it up. It checks off all the boxes on my list of sporty, fun, comfy, unique, and practical from the standpoint that I can haul pretty much anything I need to. I'd hate to give up on the truck though. I finally have it pretty much the way I want it. All of my mods I've done with money I earned from donating plasma at bio-life plasma center, and likely that's how I'll end up paying for whatever option I decide on. My "blood money" has bought nearly all of my mods to this point. Saying that, it will take me some time to save up for whichever option I choose at ~$360 a month. I'm open to suggestions and appreciate your input, -Mark
