Price of gear swap?

[Quesplosive]

I did a few calculations and I know I will need to go down on my gears. I plan on going to 3.31's. My question is how much do I need to budget for labor? I know there are different prices across the nation but I would love a round a bout number so I can at least have a mindset when I do set out to get it done. Thanks

 

[csb85]

I paid $350

 

[jymboslice]

I paid $250 to have new axles, a differential, and gears put into mine. I brought my axle to them though.

 

[Blazer707@TBR]

I would say anywhere from $300-$700 is what you will be quoted.

-Thomas

 

[Krace]

I paid a with a sandwich and beer.... :beer:

 

[11Sec_Lx]

I also got a sweet deal from an old friend who is a Wizard with a wrench.

 

[burke985]

I would say anywhere from $300-$700 is what you will be quoted.

-Thomas

^^^^This unless shops around you let you pay with sandwiches and beer

 

[4VFTW]

do it yourself...it ain't Rocket Surgery

 

[Quesplosive]

do it yourself...it ain't Rocket Surgery

Yea that was going to be my next question. If it isnt that hard 9 times out of 10 ill give doing it myself a shot. Just thought it wasa difficult job.

 

[Funny5.0]

I paid $350

I'm assuming just labor?

Parts:
Gears, gear install kit, gear oil are $300 at least.

 

[csb85]

I'm assuming just labor?

Parts:
Gears, gear install kit, gear oil are $300 at least.

Yeah that was just labor.

 

[Zemedici]

^^^^This unless shops around you let you pay with sandwiches and beer

Ho oh...BAZINGA.

OP, I've heard about $350 is right.

 

[BadHabit2Break]

I brought my gears....labor and fluids were $350.

 

[Funny5.0]

Jeeze. Anyone know of anyone in Maryland that will do gears for $350(labor)? Every place Ive called is like 6-700 for labor.

 

[slagburn]

Yea that was going to be my next question. If it isnt that hard 9 times out of 10 ill give doing it myself a shot. Just thought it wasa difficult job.

It is a very precise job. If you just throw it together, it isn't done right. There is a .001" wide window where the gears will be completely quiet and the factory usually misses it.

Do ya feel lucky?

 

[Quesplosive]

Lol, Ill seek counsel and go from there.

 

[highpsi615]

In the Memphis area a full install runs 6-650 including gears, bearings, and fluid. I guess roughly 350-400 labor only around here. These are from two shops with excellent reputations. HTH

 

[Katy TX5.0]

I paid $250 for labor in Houston. It's not a job for beginners. You have to know how to read the paint marks on the gears in order to make adjustments among other things. 9 inch setups are the easiest. When I was rebuilding them that was the main one I did.