[fordguy40]

Finally got around to testing the truck with the SK400 shift kit and reverse cushion kit installed. So far, they do everything they advertised; 1-2 is smoother (was rougher before), 2-3 is a bit more positive (couldn't feel it at all before) and it no longer feels like I got rear-ended going into Reverse. This is not a "shift kit" in the sense most of us are used to in that it doesn't give the firm, quick shifts of a performance kit but corrects the sloppy, slow shifts that these were tuned for from the factory. The transmission's likely worn out, but the kit made a noticeable difference in shift quality. Going to play with the modulator setting to see if I can delay and firm up the 1-2 shift a bit.
Also added a Jeg's steel pan because it has a drain plug. Overall, pretty happy with everything for around a hundred bucks.