I am going to look at a 88 single cab, my question is this: owner states it only shifts up to second gear, are transmission repair very expensive? I want to make sure I make a good decision as he is asking 3k for the truck
2WD or 4WD? What engine?Is it a 1500, 2500 or 3500?
I'd think the rest of the truck would have to be...spectacular...to justify that price. But as said, the market is goofy.
The '700 rebuild in my '88 K1500 cost just over $3000, back in 2019 or 2020. (My photos are dated 2020, but it was summer--before Bideninflation. A 2WD could be a bit less.It will cost around $1000-1500 for a simple rebuild.
Granted, the planetaries were wiped-out, and replacing them would cost some extra.