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It was a little easier than it is now but not much. The swap wasn't very tough. I can disassemble everything and make sure all the parts are in correctly. I will Probably change the fluid to make sure nothing bad is going on in there while i'm at it. I appreciate the replies.
I will change the fluid with MT90, make sure there is not any excessive metal shavings in the oil, and update once completed.
MT90 is very expensive and you just put in brand new fluid. The fluid is not the problem this time of year. MT90 only makes it smoother in cold weather. Don't get me wrong I run MT90 in both my trans and cases and swear by it. However I'd hate to see you blow money thinking that is going to be your problem. The only way the fluid is your problem is if you didn't put the proper amount in. I can almost guarantee that the difference you are feeling is from the new HD shifter socket, seats, and short shifter. Everyone who drives my truck who has never run a HD shifter socket and seat says the same thing. You just have to get used to it and once you do you'll realize you are making much better shifts.
I would agree that switching to MT90 isn't money well spent if the OP is already running new fluids. It is my understanding that the primary difference between MT90 and other gear oils is that it has just the right friction for the syncros. I officer the improvement immediately, but it really only improved downshifting into 2nd and 1st where the syncros make the difference. I can't say that I noticed any significant difference otherwise. The downshifting has been a year around improvement though it is likely that it makes a bigger improvement in colder weather were synthetics shine. I ran both conventional and Valvoline 75w-90 synthetic prior to the MT90 switch.
Couldn't comment on the difference it makes in downshifting into 2nd and 1st as I don't do much downshifting into those gears. I go into neutral. Brakes are much cheaper and easier to replace than the clutch.
I prefer clutchless shifting
With my 1200lb Marlin clutch it simply won't release without the clutch. I could get some smooth clutchless shifts in my 85 with the stock clutch. I stink at it though. I had a guy do it in my Mazdaspeed3 and it was seamless.
That's weird, I've got the 1200 pound clutch and can do it just fine. But I drive 10 speeds all day long and am always clutchless shifting. As for the OP, I'd do what you're thinki ng/what everyone is saying and drive it more. The short throw shifter changes the shifting movement 40%.
I don't make any claims at knowing what I am doing when shifting without a clutch. As a general rule I don't do it because learning isn't worth the gear damage that may occur trying!
Sorry to beat a dead horse, I am not trying to keep this going but here is what it says on the label: Valvoline High Performance Gear oil 80W-90. Recommended for Hypoid differentials (conventional and Limited slip) where API GL-4 or GL5 is specified and non synchronized manual transmissions where GL-5 is specified. Sounds like this is not recommended for Transmissions that have Syncros but the Chilton book says 80W-90, gl-4, gl-5, 75w90 is okay. I purchased that because it looked like it covered everything. What do you guys recommend?
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