Its not rare at all, its a simple matter of what people are willing to pay for. If you want the attention to detail you need to offer fair trade for the persons time, amd most would rather have the lower price so thats what shops give them. That doesnt mean those same shops can't do a top notch job if you tell them what you want and, just don't expect it at the advertised bargain price.
@@Turner2211 Yes profit is primary driver for many shops; but there's also the quality factor of the tech/owner of that shop. Some techs may just not know or try to know enough to build the best of the best no matter what they may charge. Mark clearly kept digging/learning until he was completely satisfied with the end product that would represent his brand. Many techs would just look at the factory set up, determine it was bad engineering and then tell the customer to "expect" sub par performance or that it had to be rebuilt more often because of bad design components. I understand what Jay is saying in that you can go to a shop and ask for the discount build and you might be able to ask for the primo build. But will that shops' primo build be as good as Marks? Perhaps/perhaps not..... With videos like this we get to see a quality build and we can choose to use Mark or at least go to our own local shops with eyes wide open and expectations where they should be. :)
Good job documenting everything. Quality comes with cost. But, majority of people don't care about quality, they want cheap and fast without realizing they will pay twice.
Mark is a master craftsman. Please pass this knowledge in to the younger generation. No one puts effort into the quality detail that he does. Keep it up sir. Your skill is amazing. And appreciated.
It’s an incredible pleasure to watch Mark work! You can tell this is what he was built to do. I don’t know why Marc got into this line of business but when he got into it he was “all” in. I could watch him do this all day and I would still be in awe of this mans talent and knowledge. I think when I get my LLY Duramax diesel if it needs any of this type of work I’ll just drive from Atlanta to Wisconsin!🤣
I work for BorgWarner where they make transfer cases. It’s awesome seeing someone putting quality parts back into a reman unit. Companies who reman units like he said care about profit not quality! Great job and cool build.
Ron France I don’t build them. I work in maintenance. But I do notice they take a very high standard when it comes to everything in this facility. I feel like they build some pretty dang good stuff. I wish I worked at the plant that builds turbos too. I’d love to have a couple for my truck! 😂
@Andy Pedro About 12 mpg with the 8100 allison transmission 4x4 crew cab short bed on 35 inch tires .. it's not bad considering it will tow anything and pushes my 9ft plow with ease ...and even loaded it gets about the same mileage....
Another cause of pinion bearing failure is the fluid level not checked during oil changes in the front differential.It does not take that long to remove the fill plug inserting a long small screwdriver checking the fluid level pulling it out to see if there is gear lube in it
Amazing... great video. Have to say, sucks Mark is way up north... as I live here in south Alabama ! But having scene his work. I would make the journey to have him do the work. Fantastic quality. You have a great setup and relationship there with Mark and Ryan, along with the folks at HSP. Curious, in one of your posts. You introduced a former Marine out in California running a fab shop. Are you looking to introduce any of his products into the build ? Cool thing about this Josh..excuse me .. TRUCKMASTER...lol, well deserved respect... You have all winter, as it approaches, to put this build together. Go whole hog... dually, dual turbo... full tilt ... lol.. I think it's great, and no matter what it's a great project and build...looking forward to seeing what's next..
Hell yeah keep em coming brother this is great especially all the information you share for your subscribers helps me with my lb7 !!!!!! Thanks brother
I think Mark should sell a rebuild kit with an instructional video for these transfer cases. I'd love to rebuild mine since it has so many miles on it.
Really like your videos. I've got a 05 GMC LLY. Love the truck! Baby the thing, only 125k on the truck. Basically a stock truck other than a 65 horse tune. Thanks!!
Truck Master you think I’m kidding ....I just bought a resort, Wildhurst lodge and campground, bring your family over to Minnesota’s North Shore for a vacation and take my truck back with you:-) I’ve got a cabin and turbo rzr for you to enjoy while you’re here. It’d Be a great collab!
I have a question for Mark. Off typic but i run amsoil in my duramax and have for most it’s life. Thing is it does use some oil between changes and I was told if I went back to conventional oil I’d most likely not use as much if any oil between changes as was told my rings would seal up better. Thoughts? Thanks much
Josh has there been any issues with the plastic fork? I'm sure if Mark is using them they must be high quality but plastic just doesn't sound right for a shift fork.
Does mark suggest adding 3 quarts of 5w30 thru the speed sensor. Thats how I do mine. I see he suggest the same oil. Just wondering if he suggest using fill plug method or sensor method. Thanks
My truck isnt going in gear , I mean it will sometimes but then itll just wont, would the transfer case be a problem or the transmission, I've got a 07 duramax
Hey Truckmaster, Great videos, I really love learning how to do some work myself. I am about to change the transfer case fluid on my stock LLY and it says use ATF, but I see Mark has 5w30. Is that best for stock transfer cases? Or stick with ATF?
I'll be in touch im rebuilding a 1984 K10 square body im looking at using an LS1 or 3 with a 4L80E i would never send a transfer case to anyone but these guys.....
Didn't mean to creep poor mark out. Just neck deep into a victory max type build. Can't afford to touch trans and transfer case.. I'd order from Kodiak in a heartbeat but being in Canada.... Im sure it's financially impossible. I had truck running and started to button it up. Now it dies everything but turn when I turn the key. Something done got fecked.... I'm about ready to burn it
Kodiak has the 5W30 Synthetic Motor oil only sticker on the T-case. Aren’t the T-Cases rated for GM’s “special” all trak fluid...which appears to be transmission fluid? Can you ellaborate why he used motor oil vs trans case fluid?
ATF is basically a zero weight oil. your will get very hot to the point you cant touch it with out getting burnt. years ago we started using 5w30 full synthetic motor oil . you will have a 5 weight cold and a 30 weight warm. much better protection on bearings and components plus being synthetic it wont foam under load (in 4wd) like no synthetic oils.
Why 5/30? Is there any particular reason he doesn’t recommend autotrak? Does mark use different components that don’t do well with autotrak or atf? Just wondering if that’s specific to his builds or if that’s a general consensus for all these cases
Me too I am planning to use the same oil as the transmission transynd. In a comment above though someone asked and you said the 5-30 but someone commented something about a pump and didn't elaborate. Thanks love the work you put into this.
I totally disagree. Switching from the 6.5L to the 6.6L was the best thing they did. I only wish they would have went straight axle like ford and dodge
@@2015_Rubicnn oh I am a troll sorry to piss in ur Cheerios but I have owned a Chevy with Duramax diesel motor in it and I think it's a piece of junk motor but if u like them great but guess u get but hurt when someone post their opinion about something u don't like huh
@@garyroach3479 No need to be sorry about being a troll, we know you can't help yourself. No one gives a shit about your duramax experience. Some how you feel the need to say something is a piece of junk based on your own opinion. So you're one of a small fraction of vehicle owners who has issues with something 🤷🏼♂️, so you feel the need to throw out a blanket statement....cool. That by definition is a troll.
Mark definitely takes his job serious,this is what it’s all about quality over quantity the money in his eyes isn’t worth much instead his work ethic shows mark would love to get a transfer case done from you ballpark figure love the content as always
I put a shift kit in my 02 Duramax and it literally leaked after every time I would drive it was so dumb but I can’t wait to see your project Duramax when it’s done.
Mark deserves ALL the customers. Love seeing someone putting quality over quantity. Rare find nowadays.
Definitely
Its not rare at all, its a simple matter of what people are willing to pay for. If you want the attention to detail you need to offer fair trade for the persons time, amd most would rather have the lower price so thats what shops give them. That doesnt mean those same shops can't do a top notch job if you tell them what you want and, just don't expect it at the advertised bargain price.
Jay Dunbar agree to disagree lol. I’ve overpaid plenty of people that want to cut corners in order to increase their profit.
@@Turner2211 Yes profit is primary driver for many shops; but there's also the quality factor of the tech/owner of that shop. Some techs may just not know or try to know enough to build the best of the best no matter what they may charge. Mark clearly kept digging/learning until he was completely satisfied with the end product that would represent his brand. Many techs would just look at the factory set up, determine it was bad engineering and then tell the customer to "expect" sub par performance or that it had to be rebuilt more often because of bad design components. I understand what Jay is saying in that you can go to a shop and ask for the discount build and you might be able to ask for the primo build. But will that shops' primo build be as good as Marks? Perhaps/perhaps not.....
With videos like this we get to see a quality build and we can choose to use Mark or at least go to our own local shops with eyes wide open and expectations where they should be. :)
Good job documenting everything. Quality comes with cost. But, majority of people don't care about quality, they want cheap and fast without realizing they will pay twice.
Your so correct
@Kernica1, are you looking for cheap but quality service?
Mark is a master craftsman. Please pass this knowledge in to the younger generation. No one puts effort into the quality detail that he does. Keep it up sir. Your skill is amazing. And appreciated.
It’d be cool to see more builds like this
Could u make a video of mark explaining why to use 5w30 synthetic motor oil and which brand he recommends
It’s an incredible pleasure to watch Mark work! You can tell this is what he was built to do. I don’t know why Marc got into this line of business but when he got into it he was “all” in. I could watch him do this all day and I would still be in awe of this mans talent and knowledge. I think when I get my LLY Duramax diesel if it needs any of this type of work I’ll just drive from Atlanta to Wisconsin!🤣
I work for BorgWarner where they make transfer cases. It’s awesome seeing someone putting quality parts back into a reman unit. Companies who reman units like he said care about profit not quality! Great job and cool build.
I’ve got a BW4470 with drum brake in my C3500HD 4x4 and it seems like a great T-case
Ron France I don’t build them. I work in maintenance. But I do notice they take a very high standard when it comes to everything in this facility. I feel like they build some pretty dang good stuff. I wish I worked at the plant that builds turbos too. I’d love to have a couple for my truck! 😂
Called Mark. He sent me here. Now I understand and will only use these guys. Quality should always be rewarded! Thank you so much for the content!
Thanks Chris
Mark is the master. I enjoy watching mark rip the stuff apart an tell what wrong with it an why it happened. Great content Josh
That truck is going to be bad ass
So cool!! What great people to allow you to be there and film. I’m sure their sales have gone up to lol. Looks awesome
If there sales go up they definitely deserve it. It’s really cool to see shops like these that still exist 🇺🇸👍
Truck Master that’s the truth
Great video I like what Mark say about the quality over quality 👍🏻 to him great job
Good I have a allison 5 speed and the 8100 ... I'm looking forward to learning something about it
@Andy Pedro
About 12 mpg with the 8100 allison transmission 4x4 crew cab short bed on 35 inch tires .. it's not bad considering it will tow anything and pushes my 9ft plow with ease ...and even loaded it gets about the same mileage....
Thanks for sharing the info. This stuff is so valuable to me as I am still learning. Big takeaway is that Kodiak does it right!!
Thanks 👍👍
These guys at Kodiak know their shit. I hope they've gotten an increase in business from your vids
Man I wish I lived closer! Shout out from southern pride Georgia! Keep the great content coming. Thanks guys
Thanks Roger
You saved anouther truck I like this shop guy some people don't take pride in their work anymore 🇺🇸🇺🇸
Thanks
Kodiak Truck's is a awesome 👍 my 2004 Transfer case we got back in June or s working wonderfully thanks a bunch.
Thanks awesome
Love these vids I’m super stoked about this truck
Thanks 👍
getting ready to go cross country in a 2007 lbz over memorial its such a great truck to travel in
I did the Kennedy diesel pump rub fix on my 05. 8.1. Still only at 76, 000 miles . I’m good for a while
Any idea why Mark uses 5w30 synthetic motor oil in his rebuilt transfer cases versus traditional fluid?
This build series is great
Another cause of pinion bearing failure is the fluid level not checked during oil changes in the front differential.It does not take that long to remove the fill plug inserting a long small screwdriver checking the fluid level pulling it out to see if there is gear lube in it
Do you know if you will be doing a 5 speed Allison build with Mark on the channel.
Amazing... great video. Have to say, sucks Mark is way up north... as I live here in south Alabama ! But having scene his work. I would make the journey to have him do the work. Fantastic quality. You have a great setup and relationship there with Mark and Ryan, along with the folks at HSP. Curious, in one of your posts. You introduced a former Marine out in California running a fab shop. Are you looking to introduce any of his products into the build ? Cool thing about this Josh..excuse me .. TRUCKMASTER...lol, well deserved respect... You have all winter, as it approaches, to put this build together. Go whole hog... dually, dual turbo... full tilt ... lol.. I think it's great, and no matter what it's a great project and build...looking forward to seeing what's next..
Thanks Ron I appreciate the nice comments and definitely! Rory out of LA Ressurected Diesel. He is a good friend and really knows his stuff
Very interesting video ! This guy definitely knows his job... awesome 👍🏻
Awesome shop!
Hell yeah keep em coming brother this is great especially all the information you share for your subscribers helps me with my lb7 !!!!!! Thanks brother
I'll have to remember the 98% discount when I go up this fall to get the transmission and transfer case.😁
😂😂
Awesome content
This guy knows his stuff
I think Mark should sell a rebuild kit with an instructional video for these transfer cases. I'd love to rebuild mine since it has so many miles on it.
It's great to see folks that are masters at what they do! Let's Go Brandon!
hello from a Canadian Vet (30 years)
Really like your videos. I've got a 05 GMC LLY. Love the truck! Baby the thing, only 125k on the truck. Basically a stock truck other than a 65 horse tune. Thanks!!
Great work ethic, Mark 👍👌
For truck masters next build he’ll be picking up my classic body crew cab LBZ gmc and doing a square body swap:-)
That would be awesome
Truck Master you think I’m kidding ....I just bought a resort, Wildhurst lodge and campground, bring your family over to Minnesota’s North Shore for a vacation and take my truck back with you:-) I’ve got a cabin and turbo rzr for you to enjoy while you’re here. It’d Be a great collab!
I really wanna see a street truck build
Hopefully the Wifemax will be that build
Only thing holding my truck up from driving is the damn injector return lines it’s a shame I can’t get it done myself
Mark is the man !
How often do I have to replace the transfer fluid on the kodiak transfer case?
I have a question for Mark. Off typic but i run amsoil in my duramax and have for most it’s life. Thing is it does use some oil between changes and I was told if I went back to conventional oil I’d most likely not use as much if any oil between changes as was told my rings would seal up better. Thoughts? Thanks much
Wouldn't question be more toward Ryan?
School is in session boys and girls!👍🏻💪🏻🇺🇸
What benefits do i get when getting one of his transfercases?
The three bearing design in the mainshaft less friction better mpg and it last longer
Is it true that the Allison five speed transmission HAS a sixth gear, you just have to upgrade the valve body? Like Duramax tuner?
duramaxtuner.com/6-speed-conversion-kit-1177.html
@@Re-engineer_everything do you have any experience with this?
@wes kovar I do not. It appears like it’s like doing the shift kit but I don’t have experience with either. Nothing is as easy as it appears on paper.
There are videos with people who have this kit and nick from duramax tuner has a video talking about it should be easy to find on here
Expensive as hell
Is 5w 30 synthetic engine oil the right stuff to use on these units? I have the same unit and rebuilding it and now I'm lost on the fluid to use on it
I have a lly, can I just change valve body and Ecm to get a 6 speed.
Yeah, get a hold of Duramaxtuner.com and they will hook you up.
Josh has there been any issues with the plastic fork? I'm sure if Mark is using them they must be high quality but plastic just doesn't sound right for a shift fork.
It’s very common they all have that plastic molding on the forks but I agree it’s interesting how they use plastic material inside these units
Does mark suggest adding 3 quarts of 5w30 thru the speed sensor. Thats how I do mine. I see he suggest the same oil. Just wondering if he suggest using fill plug method or sensor method. Thanks
My truck isnt going in gear , I mean it will sometimes but then itll just wont, would the transfer case be a problem or the transmission, I've got a 07 duramax
My question about these transfer cases is this: why can't GM provide transfer cases without all these issues?
Hey Truckmaster,
Great videos, I really love learning how to do some work myself. I am about to change the transfer case fluid on my stock LLY and it says use ATF, but I see Mark has 5w30. Is that best for stock transfer cases? Or stick with ATF?
Yes definitely go with 5w30
It depends. If you have oil pump then you can go with 5w-30, if not atf might be better option.
I'll be in touch im rebuilding a 1984 K10 square body im looking at using an LS1 or 3 with a 4L80E i would never send a transfer case to anyone but these guys.....
Whats marks thoughts on using anaerobic sealant instead of silicone?
Ok I have a 2000 cummins 4x and I want a price on a T case rebuild how much
Mark. Please come up to Nova scotia and help me with Diffemax. It's quickly turning into cursedmax. Ill buy your plane ticket.
Looks like Mark needs to pack his bags 💼
Didn't mean to creep poor mark out. Just neck deep into a victory max type build. Can't afford to touch trans and transfer case.. I'd order from Kodiak in a heartbeat but being in Canada.... Im sure it's financially impossible. I had truck running and started to button it up. Now it dies everything but turn when I turn the key. Something done got fecked.... I'm about ready to burn it
We’re you located I’ll bring mine
How much it cost to build a transfer clothes?
Marks the shit man !
Kodiak has the 5W30 Synthetic Motor oil only sticker on the T-case. Aren’t the T-Cases rated for GM’s “special” all trak fluid...which appears to be transmission fluid? Can you ellaborate why he used motor oil vs trans case fluid?
ATF is basically a zero weight oil. your will get very hot to the point you cant touch it with out getting burnt. years ago we started using 5w30 full synthetic motor oil . you will have a 5 weight cold and a 30 weight warm. much better protection on bearings and components plus being synthetic it wont foam under load (in 4wd) like no synthetic oils.
kodiak truck thanks for your response! That is very beneficial information to have!
That being said, is an oil change at the same interval while using 5w-30
awesome video!!
Why 5/30? Is there any particular reason he doesn’t recommend autotrak? Does mark use different components that don’t do well with autotrak or atf? Just wondering if that’s specific to his builds or if that’s a general consensus for all these cases
Miss my LB7, if ya have one dont sell it. Regret will soon follow.
LB7 for the win
How much would he charge for a rear diff rebuild?
Check out his website kodiaktruck.com
Can kodiac turn a 5 speed to a 6 speed?? and tune the tcm??
Cool. 👍
I have 75,000 miles on my 07 lbz and I can’t find my owners manual which fluid do I put in my transfer case thanks
5w30 synthetic
@@TruckMaster thanks
Will transynd work I have a bunch of it
Me too I am planning to use the same oil as the transmission transynd. In a comment above though someone asked and you said the 5-30 but someone commented something about a pump and didn't elaborate. Thanks love the work you put into this.
@@toddlower8772 Allison transmission Northwest division told me that’s what they recommend so that’s what’s going in both I guess
I got a question how much is gonna be original build
Seems very expensive
I love gmc Sierra 2500 hd
Hey I’ve been watching your videos and would like to ask you some questions
As soon as I can afford it I'm getting my transfer case from Marc.
When i get a LBZ i will definitely be sending Mark a lot of work!
2 views and 4 likes posted 30 seconds ago. Something is suspicious.
TH-cam and there crazy ways 😂
I know right
Where can I buy aluminum case?
Dealers
I got a service 4wd what could it be ? My cts2 won’t pull that code
It could be your 4x4 actuator it’s located on your front differential
Truck Master I hope that it... but it sounds like it wants to engage
Hi
Hi 👋
Yoooo
WHATS GOING ON WITH THE WIFE MAX SHE GET HER RIMS AND TIRES YET
Not yet but they are enroute
This makes me really not wana look at my transfer case in my ram it's original and has over 300k 😅
Yikes
You skipped the important part
I hate when “others” take the cheap way out, it’s not good for business and is potentially dangerous for the client 🙁
Con you ad y91
The Duramax is the biggest piece of junk when it comes to a diesel motor on the market and I can't believe Chevy went to them
I totally disagree. Switching from the 6.5L to the 6.6L was the best thing they did. I only wish they would have went straight axle like ford and dodge
300 plus k miles on my lbz says otherwise on being junk. But each to their own on opinions. It’s all good in the hood.😂
Nice one troll.....🤣🤣
@@2015_Rubicnn oh I am a troll sorry to piss in ur Cheerios but I have owned a Chevy with Duramax diesel motor in it and I think it's a piece of junk motor but if u like them great but guess u get but hurt when someone post their opinion about something u don't like huh
@@garyroach3479 No need to be sorry about being a troll, we know you can't help yourself. No one gives a shit about your duramax experience. Some how you feel the need to say something is a piece of junk based on your own opinion. So you're one of a small fraction of vehicle owners who has issues with something 🤷🏼♂️, so you feel the need to throw out a blanket statement....cool. That by definition is a troll.
Mark definitely takes his job serious,this is what it’s all about quality over quantity the money in his eyes isn’t worth much instead his work ethic shows mark would love to get a transfer case done from you ballpark figure love the content as always
Thanks
Truck master what ever happened to that kid mat at diesel pros and performance near your home town u haven’t done anything with him in awhile
We didn’t agree on a few things so it’s best to not make videos there anymore
Truck Master his loss on business and publicity of the shop!
Mark built a transfer case for my 07 Tahoe, works great!
Salute Mark does a awesome job
Someday you fix up or update parts on my LLY
7:40. Help i cant get snap ring to release bearing!
You probably need better snap ring pliers
I put a shift kit in my 02 Duramax and it literally leaked after every time I would drive it was so dumb but I can’t wait to see your project Duramax when it’s done.