New truck needs overdrive.

[seanpistol]

My brother just bought an 86 6.9L F-250. He needs to get an overdrive unit for it, but has no idea where to get one from or how much they cost. Can anyone point me in the right direction? How is installation?

 

[Darrin Tosh]

Here is what I have on mine:

http://www.gearvendors.com/

Every once in a while one will show up on E-Bay for $600 to $1200 depending on what it is.

 

[seanpistol]

Wow, they're pricey. I had no idea they'd cost that much money. Plus installation. I guess this isn't happening. Thanks for the help!

 

[Agnem]

Don't give up that easy. You just have to keep your eyes open on fleabay. Installation is something you can do youself easily.

 

[Wanderer-rrorc]

from the looks of it..they appear to be a bolt on deal..there was one on e-bay last week for a C6 that went $1000 or so...

 

[Mr_Roboto]

What gears does the truck have? Lots of trucks have 4.11 gears for heavy hauling but is a waste for most driving conditions.

A swap to a axle with higher gearing is relatively cheap and easy.

 

[riotwarrior]

If you got a T19 4sp, you can go this route as well.... works in 4x if you have one. http://72.20.96.178/commerce/ccpc1235-1793--ford-od-2725-28t1929-760014m-27-760014m-27.htm