Re-use Transmission Bands or Replace?

[threewood]

These are out of a 1992 D250, a518 46RH transmission. Band material is in good shape and not coming off. A little bit of glazing present. Both reverse and kickdown bands. Worth it or not? @dvw

 

[davek]

Change them now while its not in the car. Cheap insurance why chance it. .

 

[Dave6T4]

I rarely change the rear band. It is mainly holding a stopped drum, so there would not be much wear. The front band is grabbing a spinning drum on the 1-2 shift, so is subject to more wear. I would change it.

 

[dvw]

I never swap out reverse bands unless they are damaged. My racecar has had the same kickdown band since 2014. Close to 900 runs. Looks like new everytime it's been torn down.
Doug

 

[68-500]

There is a reason rebuild kits don’t always come with bands. They are not always needed.