How much am I looking at for an install?

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How much am I looking at for an install? - 3/13/2008 5:49:32 PM    CroDalmatinac Posts: 1016 Joined: 5/13/2006 Status: offline I was going to do this on my own but I just don't have the time anymore. How much am I looking at for say the dealership or a local mechanic to install a 8.8 Rear End Differental w/ 3.73 gears already installed and a shaftmaster driveshaft? Also, when buying a new rear end, do I need to get oil for it aswell? I'm buying it from v6mustangstuff.com Post #: 1

RE: How much am I looking at for an install? - 3/14/2008 6:20:52 AM    28HopUp Team MF Member #028 Posts: 4289 Joined: 5/11/2005 From: Newark, DE USA Status: offline I don't know the shop time rate for swapping out the rear, but IMO it should take a competent mechanic with the proper tools and lift <3 hours to swap the rear and install the driveshaft.  How much are shops charging per hour for labor these days? _____________________________ (in reply to CroDalmatinac) Post #: 2

RE: How much am I looking at for an install? - 3/14/2008 6:49:28 AM    billybix76 Posts: 261 Joined: 12/18/2006 From: Boise, Idaho Status: offline More than you want to know....and twice as much as they should....I paid $75 per hour for my Gears and T-lock... _____________________________ - C&L CAI, Xcal2, bama 91R - Flowmaster AT, Zabteck TB - MGW shifter, CHE KBrace & Limiters - Hellwig rear sway, shaftmaster 3.5 - 4 way Roush springs, J&M UCA/LCAs, T-lok, 3.73 - 17" bullits, 1/4 louvers, SS headers (in reply to 28HopUp) Post #: 3

RE: How much am I looking at for an install? - 3/14/2008 9:00:25 AM    Sancho805 Posts: 2622 Joined: 10/11/2005 From: Southern California Status: offline i would guess it would be less than a gear install. my gear/lsd install came out to $300 for labor alone so assuming you have all the parts needed, i say ~$200, possibly less? i had wondered the same thing about a DS install alone. _____________________________ :: 06 4.0 Stang :: Auto :: 3.73/T-Lok :: Bama Tuned :: C&L Intake :: :: JBA H-Pipe Dual Exhaust :: 17" Bullitts :: F/R GT Anti-Sway Bars :: (in reply to billybix76) Post #: 4

RE: How much am I looking at for an install? - 3/20/2008 12:36:42 PM    Slacker584 Posts: 120 Joined: 2/3/2008 Status: offline I just posted something on install prices a few days ago, you can use it as a gauge if you'd like: http://www.mustangforums.com/m_4786001/mpage_1/key_/tm.htm#4786001 It's not the same stuff you're getting put on, but gives you a general idea.  The exhaust I think is about $400 for installation so that takes away from the labor total. _____________________________ 06 Redfire Auto V6 Premium w/Pony Package FRPP Dual Exhaust | FRPP 3.73 Gears | FRPP T-Lok | C&L CAI w/93 Evo Tune Sig courtesy of black_89gt (in reply to Sancho805) Post #: 5

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