Non-A-body 46re q’s

Duster346 said
If it has a converter noise, debris/big things in the pan, 2nd gear band adjustment stud buried into the case or is just plain worn out, then it needs to come out to be overhauled. No bottle of trans tune will fix it.

You can get diesel overdrive parts for steel 5 or 6 pinion OD planetaries, and higher OD direct and OD brake clutch counts. Best to buy a complete 47RE or 48RE overdrive extension housing for this.

Will this friction modifier help with torque converter shudder? If it has torque converter shudder is it simply a tc replacement or is that caused by something upstream?

I am not comfortable doing trans work so I'll be taking it to local shop. Can you give me some advice on what to ask them to do? The application is a 46re in a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.9. It has an NP 242 part time 4x4 transfer case on it (swapped from the full time, AWD, TC case).
I'm getting codes read on Tues. and may drop the pan and change the filter Monday to check for debris.

If it needs to be rebuilt I would like to go into the shop sounding somewhat knowledgeable about the upgrades I want. Should I ask them if I can get 47re bands and clutches and put a higher clutch count in it for OD direct and OD brake than original? i've read some do a check valve delete. Is that feasible?

The sonnax valve to allow fluid circulation in park does wonders for these units. Get rid of the chrysler check valve in the cooler line if not already gone, use the old style all felt filter and a deeper pan to let it flow as much fluid as possible and keep the filter off the bottom of the pan so it is not sucking up trash.

I have also found this info so a deep pan sounds legit. Also is Sonnax referring to thier "Sure Cure kit" valve body?

Thanks in advance.