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Old 02-23-2004, 01:04 AM   #1
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Default So I got a Quote for gears.....

So i got a quote for my gears, goin with the 3.73's. Now the guy said for everything it would be $450 out the door. This seems a lil high for me. Would I be better off buying the gears and an install kit through summit and then taking them to a shop to do them, or is this quote good enough? I normally do all the work myself, but rear gears are not something i want to be messing with.
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Old 02-23-2004, 01:09 AM   #2
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i do myself ,,but you might want to get that done somewere if dont no how to do.. 450 dont sound that bad ,,
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Old 02-23-2004, 02:45 AM   #3
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Default RE: So I got a Quote for gears.....

I got a buddy at a local dealership that will do mine for 150 if i buy the gears from him.

Met him at a car show he was in a 32 ford with a crate motor in it.Maybe check around at a few shows or ask friends who are into performance cars and building them up.450 seems high to me as well.
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Old 02-23-2004, 06:46 PM   #4
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450.00 is ok if he has the gears and is replacing bearings like axle bearing and seals,pinion bearing and seal,syth oil
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Old 02-23-2004, 09:30 PM   #5
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Default RE: So I got a Quote for gears.....

I'd pay that much for a rear end rebuild like Vfast is talking along with the gears. Shop around a bit and call some Speedshops, but otherwise 450 is ok, so long as he's doing more than just putting in the gears.
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Old 02-23-2004, 10:04 PM   #6
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Default RE: So I got a Quote for gears.....

hell,turboconnections wanted $750.00! now that is high,anyways find a friend that has put gears in.have him help you so you'll know what to do next time. its a win,win situation pay him a few bucks and you learned something.
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Old 02-24-2004, 07:42 AM   #7
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Default RE: So I got a Quote for gears.....

You figure the gears are $160 average price, so your talking about $290 to install. I think it is a little too much. On gears, I think $150-$200 is common for install.
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Old 02-24-2004, 03:21 PM   #8
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for exp,, 180.00 to set up.......80.00 brgs........gears 200.00........plus axle brgs ,seals 30.00.....limtined slip. lube 3 qts of gear lube...30.00...what does that come out too..more than 450.00,,,thats here in town..i do myself,,,,,
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Old 02-24-2004, 05:27 PM   #9
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dude..this guy can't ....alot of places will tell you a high number because they don't want your work and they think hell if he's willing to pay that much then they'll do it.. I have done this on home repair.....some times the best place is word of mouth..check with some friends who have had them done...
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Old 02-25-2004, 07:48 AM   #10
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If you are being offered all thats been mentioned above and not just straight putting gears in then you JUMP ON THAT RIGHT AWAY!Thats a hell of a deal.I meant for only gear install 450 wasa bit steep.But if all the bells and whistles are being thrown in go for it.

Post a pic of the smile that will be plastered across your face after you break them gears in and get on it for the first time.
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