So, finnaly found time to attempt the adjustment. Me and my Dad tightened it per JK's words and it didn't do it. We tried it 5 different times, each time moving the stud a little farther out/in. Every time the issue was no kickdown, unless 20% throttle or less. Other than that, it went through all the gears smoothly including OD, just wouldnt want to kickdown to an higher gear. Going uphill, no shift and RPM's stay up, going downhill, kicks down like nothing. Fluid level good. So, I had to call the transmission rebuilder guy to bail us out. He says it sounds simple. (like undertorqued VB bolts or something,) which is what im wishing for. He'll come Thursday. And remeber, this rebuild cost us only 400 bucks. We'll give him more $$$ for the trouble, of course. Once this adjustment is perfected, we're gonna take this Ex on a smaller roadtrip to test it out.