People these days...
07-25-2014, 05:45 PM
#1
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: California
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People these days...
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/pts/4580109452.html
This is a sacramento Craigslist ad for a rear end from a gt 3.55 gear ratio.
750$....
http://www.cjponyparts.com/ford-raci...FQOHaQodJyAAFA
999$. brand new here plus 200$ shipping.
Now i have spoken with at least 100 different people about purchasing a rear end . I have never found someone lower than 500$
How in the world can a rear end with 70k miles be 750$.
I still have to purchase the spline shaft and driveshaft. This upgrade won't even supply more horsepower to my vehicle.
Ive also talked to numerous members that have purchased a rear end through craigslist they all report , buying their individual rear ends from 200-500$
I think fair pricing on a rear end that has 10k miles should be 500$ due to the fact that a brand new one is 999$.
Where do i go a bouts finding a 3.55 8.8 rear end from 300-500$ please someone help
This is a sacramento Craigslist ad for a rear end from a gt 3.55 gear ratio.
750$....
http://www.cjponyparts.com/ford-raci...FQOHaQodJyAAFA
999$. brand new here plus 200$ shipping.
Now i have spoken with at least 100 different people about purchasing a rear end . I have never found someone lower than 500$
How in the world can a rear end with 70k miles be 750$.
I still have to purchase the spline shaft and driveshaft. This upgrade won't even supply more horsepower to my vehicle.
Ive also talked to numerous members that have purchased a rear end through craigslist they all report , buying their individual rear ends from 200-500$
I think fair pricing on a rear end that has 10k miles should be 500$ due to the fact that a brand new one is 999$.
Where do i go a bouts finding a 3.55 8.8 rear end from 300-500$ please someone help
07-26-2014, 12:20 PM
#3
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: California
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well the guy keeps going down on the price now . so hopefully he ends up around the 400$-500$ range. . i still think its overpriced with 70k miles you never know what the rear end has been through . dirt rocks debris from the road definately weakens the metal . wish me luck
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any idea on how much i will get for my 7.5
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any idea on how much i will get for my 7.5
07-26-2014, 04:45 PM
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Location: Florida
Posts: 421
well the guy keeps going down on the price now . so hopefully he ends up around the 400$-500$ range. . i still think its overpriced with 70k miles you never know what the rear end has been through . dirt rocks debris from the road definately weakens the metal . wish me luck
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any idea on how much i will get for my 7.5
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any idea on how much i will get for my 7.5
07-26-2014, 10:02 PM
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Location: Orlando FL
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well the guy keeps going down on the price now . so hopefully he ends up around the 400$-500$ range. . i still think its overpriced with 70k miles you never know what the rear end has been through . dirt rocks debris from the road definately weakens the metal . wish me luck
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any idea on how much i will get for my 7.5
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any idea on how much i will get for my 7.5
So pull the pumpkin cover and inspect it carefully when you get it.
70K miles under normal conditions is not a whole lot for the 8.8...
As far as your 7.5, it's not worth much.
Junk yards let you have those for $100 or so.
07-27-2014, 08:20 AM
#7
Keep in mind, that new 8.8" doesn't come with the diff or gear, so you'll have a significant investment in parts & labor after the initial $1k buy price.
My two cents: I'm a fan of buying a complete, built rear from Strange Engineering.
My two cents: I'm a fan of buying a complete, built rear from Strange Engineering.
07-27-2014, 10:41 AM
#8
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Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Orlando FL
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Buy the $35 Cobra flange and have a buddy help you with the swap.
Me, if I'm gonna spend big bucks on a rear axle, I'll go 9"...
