MDL Modified TREMEC TKX 5-Speed | Ford | Front Mount Tall Body Shifter | No Offset

MDL Modified TREMEC TKX 5-Speed | Ford | Front Mount Tall Body Shifter | No Offset

Key Features

• MDL-exclusive front mount tall body shifter positions the shift stub in OE truck location - not available from TREMEC
• Wide-ratio gear set: 3.27, 1.98, 1.34, 1.00, 0.72 overdrive for street/strip versatility
• 600 lb-ft torque capacity with 8,000 RPM engine capability and 7,500 RPM shift rating
• 99 lbs dry weight with 2.7 qt fluid capacity
• 26-spline input shaft and 31-spline output shaft for maximum strength
• Sintered carbon/bronze hybrid triple-cone synchros with non-leading tooth profile for smooth high-RPM shifts
• ASTM 4615 special-grade steel gears and shafts for increased torque capacity
• Internal three-rail shift system with steel shift forks
• Ford Wide Pattern bellhousing bolt pattern
• Built-in reverse light switch and cruise control safety switch
• Ford mechanical 7-tooth speedometer drive and OSS two-wire analog electronic speedometer output
• 17-tooth reluctor wheel for electronic speedometer applications

Description

When your truck build demands factory shifter positioning, standard TKX configurations fall short. MDL's modified TREMEC TKX solves the tall body shifter challenge with precision machining and custom component integration that brings the shifter stub up to the OE truck position. This isn't a bolt-on shifter - it's a completely reworked transmission with the tall body shifter housing integrated as part of the unit. Every modified TKX is hand-prepared at MDL's Caldwell, Idaho facility to ensure quality and precision.

The TREMEC TKX represents the next generation in 5-speed design with its compact end-loading architecture. This layout delivers greater tunnel clearance, increased case strength from the ribbed three-piece aluminum housing, and fewer case seams with gaskets at all mating surfaces to eliminate fluid leaks. The slim profile fits most transmission tunnels without floor modifications while the robust internal design handles serious power.

Shifting performance comes from multi-cone synchronizers and sintered carbon/bronze hybrid synchronizer rings with a non-leading tooth profile - enabling smooth, positive engagement even at 7,500 RPM. Tapered roller bearings on the input, output, and countershafts reduce noise and improve performance, while a caged needle bearing supports the mainshaft. The single-piece countershaft and oversized gear widths increase torque-carrying capacity across all gears.

The Ford Wide Pattern bellhousing interface provides broad compatibility with Ford applications. Both mechanical (7-tooth cable drive) and electronic (OSS two-wire analog) speedometer outputs are built in, along with a reverse light switch on the left side and cruise control safety switch on the right. MDL extends TREMEC's manufacturer warranty by an extra year with a 1-year grace period and includes lifetime technical support. Recommended lubricants include Dexron III ATF, Amsoil ATF, TREMEC HP-MTF, or Mobil 1 Synthetic ATF.

Kit Includes

• MDL-modified TREMEC TKX 5-speed transmission with integrated front mount tall body shifter (no offset)
• Billet aluminum short-throw shifter assembly
• Built-in reverse light switch
• Built-in cruise control safety switch
• OSS two-wire analog electronic speedometer sensor
• Ford 7-tooth mechanical speedometer drive gear
• Extended manufacturer warranty (additional year with 1-year grace period)
• Lifetime technical support from MDL