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01-04-2006, 05:41 PM

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88BlueGT

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RE: gear swap labor

When I was going to get mine installed w/ a rebuild kit I was going to get them done for $220.

01-04-2006, 07:59 PM

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p0rsche23

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RE: gear swap labor

i have a friend who works at the chevy place that will do it for me if and when i do it....prolly give him like 100 bucks or something with me helping tho....

01-04-2006, 08:12 PM

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razarr69

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RE: gear swap labor

I did mine with buddy and it took about 6 hours on jackstands. The only pain in tha *** was gettin the bearings onto the carrier, they were being a bitch to take off, took about an hour cuz the bearing puller kept slipping. Then about 20 minutes to wait for tha oven to warm up to heat the bearings, so this could be done between 4.5 to 5 hours with a lift id think.

01-04-2006, 09:48 PM

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MustangChris04

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RE: gear swap labor

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I believe I paid 350 or 375 can't recall off the top of my head for the swap but I think that they did say it was supposed to be like a 5 hour job. Which that does sound about right because most shops charge between 65-75 dollars an hour for labor here in FL.

where in florida was this? Steeda wanted to rip me off and charge 425 for the install and then 200 more to change the bearings. They said most cars need new bearings even cars comming in brand new with 10 miles on them. I would cost me 600 for them to put them in.

Another guy wanted 300 and then 250 for the bearings to be put in.

I have my ring and pinion, but I dont have the bearings. How much are the bearings?

01-04-2006, 10:12 PM

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sprostang

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RE: gear swap labor

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ok cool, the shop that quoted 250 has a good rep in this area, I can't wait to get 4.10's in her!

Just dont get Richmond gears. They whine like crazy.

I was going with Ford Racing

Very wise choice. You shouldnt have any complaints with FRPP`s.

01-08-2006, 02:05 AM

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tinman

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RE: gear swap labor

IMHO, anything that says 'Steeda' on it is way overpriced........

01-08-2006, 05:28 PM

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Dan04COBRA

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RE: gear swap labor

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anyone know what the book sez for labor hours on a gear swap? I've been calling around the Reno area and got quotes from 250-450! I am gonna want the whole diff gone through (new bearings too) but I figured i would buy the ring & pinion and rebuild kit myself to keep costs down.

They will just tack more $$ onto the job if they won't be making any money on purchasing parts.

You shouldn't pay anymore than $350 tops for an install. But if nobody around you will do it for cheaper, built the bullet, either way you'll still love it!