93 LX FiveO

just got quoted $450 to have my gears installed

the guy seemed really stubburn about the carrier. he said it can only accept so many gear changes? i told him what i would provide him with would bolt in no problem but he insisted i keep "researching" before going ahead.

i am gunna buy the summit kit.

what do u guys think?

WhiteWindsor

That is steep for gear install. I would suggest you get the FRPP gears though. I might also be a little leary of letting this guy do the work with what he has told you. I do my own, and have not had problems before.

blackout

93 LX FiveO,

Don't say I didn't warn you about the Richmond gears. I'm giving you an opportunity to correct your mistake way earlier then I did.

I paid $200 for my install. I had to pay $84 for new bearings and a new seal and that's it.

-Jeff

luckythirteen13

sounds like the guy just doesnt want to do the work. keep looking, $450 is a rip off

93 LX FiveO

i know they're ****ty but u cant beat the price

WhiteFoxGT

Buy FRPP gears andbuy the FRPP install kit (all the bearings and seals for the whole rear). That will set your back 291$....but its worth every penny. As far as the install...it should only pay about 2.5hrs, 450$ is a rip. I do all my gears myself. Its nice to have all the right tools however..

ZachW04Stang

Gearinstall according to all data is about 6 hours if you figure in all the new bearings and races no including a t lock rebuild. Our shop charges $350 and we aredefinitly the cheapest in the area. Most shops charge around $425-$500 around here.

WhiteFoxGT

6hrs? Damn..

I not 100% sure what we pay at my work (Carman Ford) but I know it isnt that much. I'd hear about the techs being happy to see another Crown Vic rear.. I can knock out new bearings/seals and a ring/pinion job in 2hrs.

92GreyGT

2 hours if you are lucky enough to hit the correct pinionshim on the first or second try. FRPP and Motivegears in my opinion are the easiest set up. As long as you stay away from4.30 ratio. For some reason everytime I try to set up a 4.30I end up taking a day to get it close and it still howls. I charge $200if the customer buys FRPP or Motive and it's not a 4.30.