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R154 Rebuild Process at Jacks Trans From Start to Finish!

Jacks Transmissions is proud to offer rebuild services for the 5-speed R154 trans. We have
different rebuild options and this article will show you our process from start to finish of our
Stage 3 Premium build.
Please feel free to click on any of the pictures to see a larger and more detailed view.
Once the unit is received we will take it to our tear-down room and begin the disassembly
process. This unit pictured below was a pretty nasty one!

Once the unit is torn down we run it through our state-of-the-art cleaning equipment to
assure all is spotless and clean.
This Stage 3 rebuild includes a number of aftermarket performance upgrades which include
billet shift forks for 1-2 and 3-4 gears, 1st gear upgraded thrust washer, upgraded synchro
rings, and upgraded mid-case thrust plate.
Picture below of the 1-2 billet fork upgrade. Cast fork on the LEFT, new billet fork on the
RIGHT:

Pic below of the 3-4 billet fork upgrade. Cast fork on the LEFT, new billet fork on the RIGHT:

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06-27-2013 11:34 AM#2

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1st gear upgraded thrust washer. OEM on the RIGHT, aftermarket on the LEFT:

These new synchro rings allow for a more accurate up-shift with the synchro ramps modified
for a better contact area. Note the synchro in the 2nd picture. The teeth are of a different
design for the new replacement synchro on the RIGHT:

Thrust plate below. OEM on the LEFT, new plate on the RIGHT:

After all parts are cleaned and thoroughly inspected, the assembly process begins. New
bearings are laid out and ready to be pressed into their new home:

Input shaft gets a new end bearing, synchro and needle bearing. Note how unbelievably
clean all parts are from this point on. Ask your local trans builder if they have an ultrasonic
cleaning machine for their parts

Counter gear cluster assembly gets the cleaning and inspection treatment with new
bearings:

Output gear cluster gets new synchros, bearings, 1st gear thrust and synchro
blueprinting work performed for the best shift quality possible:

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06-27-2013 11:35 AM#3

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3rd gear and synchro installed:

Gear clusters installed with aftermarket thrust plate assembly:

Forks and rails installed:

5/R synchro and gears installed:

New input and output seals installed:

Case assembled:

Case is clear coated to allow the beautiful look of this unit to last a long time!
Thanks for reading this article and we hope you consider Jacks Transmissions for all of your
Supra and Lexus R154 needs!
Any questions? Please feel free to email or call Tues-Fri from 9am-6pm 719-268-6011
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06-27-2013 03:23 PM#4

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Wow! Work of art right there! I'm not sure that the R-154 came out looking that good from
the factory. I'm sure that it will shift better than factory also. Great job!!
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06-27-2013 05:12 PM#5

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Thanks
With the billet 1-2 and 3-4 forks combined with the latest revision of the synchros, it better
have a superior shift than new
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06-27-2013 06:49 PM#6

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Where are you guys located? And what is the price point like for a build like this?
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06-28-2013 08:56 AM#7

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Originally Posted by Dook-E

Where are you guys located? And what is the price point like for a build like this?
Hello!
More info on pricing and the rebuild options we have HERE. The build in this thread was a
Stage 3, which is $1699.99.
We are located:
3920 N Weber St
Colorado Springs, CO. 80907
719-268-6011
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Jack
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06-28-2013 04:59 PM#8

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Very Nice!
Will mine be clear coated like this as well (V160)?
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06-30-2013 09:58 PM#9

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Yes, we clear all units as standard procedure.

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08-16-2014 07:18 PM#10

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Do you guys sell rebuild kits? Can I buy those upgraded parts?
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08-20-2014 01:39 PM#11

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Sorry, no kits for the R154. If you tear your trans down and give me a list of what you need
(no gears) then I can sell you anything you need. That's the best way to go about it.
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Jack
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10-03-2014 08:49 PM#12

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Do you guys carrying any of these in stock built, or does the customer have to send in their
own?
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10-09-2014 06:30 AM#13

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^^?
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10-14-2014 12:18 PM#14

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Hi guys,
Not sure how this thread is still here, but we no longer build the R154. Just not enough
parts available to assure the quality we want in them. We hope that someday we will be
able to bring them back, but our main issue is finding replacement gears.
Thanks,
Jack