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price for re-gearing

Discussion in 'Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8' started by my73cj5, Mar 25, 2011.

  1. Mar 25, 2011
    my73cj5

    my73cj5 Member

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    Hi Guys, looking to re-gear, currently have 3.73 with a 4-speed w/ granny low and running 35's. Was thinking of going to 4.88. I was quoted $900 an axel?
     
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  2. Mar 25, 2011
    w3srl

    w3srl All-around swell dude Staff Member

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    Depending on what parts they need to change out, that's probably not too far off the mark. I had both the diffs in one of my trucks changed from 3.55 to 4.10 for ~1600 IIRC, that was about 7 years ago. Shop labor generally runs around $70-$100 per hour.

    Going from 3.73 to 4.88 should not require a case change, so you will save a little there. I would shop around for a good shop with a decent price.
     
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    timgr

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    w3srl

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    Sorry, my bad. :oops:
     
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    OleBlue

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    Had 4 wheel parts quote me same price a couple years ago on my f150
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    pathkiller

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    If that includes all parts it's not bad. I had a D44 rebuilt a couple years ago for $375 which included labor and new bearings, but not gears or a carrier.
     
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    windyhill

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    IF your paying for the labor and need a new case save up and put a Limited slip or locker in at the same time.:)
     
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    DREDnot

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    I got a quote for my rear 44 complete rebuild with new R&P(3.73) and a tru-trac for $1100 from Phoenix Rack and Axle
     
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    BC3Jeep

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    Very similar to what I paid 2 years ago to have a GM 14 Bolt FF done. In the ballpark anyway.
     
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    cj6/442

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    since I was young,,,,,had time and wanted to learn ......I bought the diff install tools from Miller and have set up mine and a few others. they are still alive( and I ab-USE mine) so I must have done something right .....

    if it was just a gear change it is a little bit easier to set up , you can figure out using the shims you already have installed on the old gear and get it close on the first try for the new ratio , the problem with a case change is you really have to start from scratch.

    price the gears and install kit thats probably $300? then the rest is labor , 5 hrs labor for a new case install sounds to me about right .
     
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    Rick

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    my73cj5

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    thanks guys!
     
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  13. Mar 29, 2011
    78-5r

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    I just paid last week $1000 for the labor only. I bought my own parts and that ran just under $600 + shipping.

    It was cheaper for me to buy my own parts...saved about $250 doing it that way.

    This was in one of my comanches with a ff 14 bolt rear and a 10 bolt front. The labor they quoted me was $375 rear and $525 front (more to take apart) and then I ended up needing u-joints and spindle bearings up front too.

    I can remember 10 years ago regearing a TJ and I got it out the door with parts AND labor for under $1200. Darned inflation!! mehh
     
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    0IIII0

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    You may be able to shave a few hundred if they are willing to work with you and have YOU shop and order the parts they need. I have done that several times....just a thought.
     
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