Bent Housing
07-08-2008, 05:39 PM
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Bent Housing
When i went to go pick up my car for the gears, the guy said my housing was bent. I hit a curb a while ago, but was never told this.
He said it looked pretty bad, because he was just walking by and saw it. Anyone know how much this should cost to get replaced? He said about $1,000. Im pretty bummed.
07-08-2008, 05:47 PM
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RE: Bent Housing
what part are we talking about
07-08-2008, 05:54 PM
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RE: Bent Housing
the "girdle" is cheap....200 for a FRPP one
If the housing is bent then you really have problems and $1000 might just be the beginning.
07-08-2008, 05:55 PM
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RE: Bent Housing
Did he install the gears? If the housing is truly bent you'd be better off picking up a New Take Off complete 8.8 Rear ... which is less than $1K
07-08-2008, 06:01 PM
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RE: Bent Housing
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Did he install the gears? If the housing is truly bent you'd be better off picking up a New Take Off complete 8.8 Rear ... which is less than $1K
Yes he did. I will try and get a picture of the car so you guys can see.
07-09-2008, 12:51 AM
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RE: Bent Housing
drop in ford 9" - $1,200
07-09-2008, 02:28 AM
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RE: Bent Housing
1+^^^^^^ thats what I was thinking!!!!!!
07-09-2008, 04:09 AM
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drop in ford 9" - $1,200
what does that do for you
07-09-2008, 04:20 AM
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RE: Bent Housing
stonger than a 8.8 rear
07-09-2008, 09:45 AM
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RE: Bent Housing
Wow, a bent housing from hitting a curb? I'd think something else would give before the housing, i.e. lower control arms, etc. Weird.