$500 to change rear end ratio?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

cadillacart · 11-19-2011, 12:17 PM

Is $500 a good price to get some new gears installed. This is not including the gears themselves.

sameyrasmea72 · 11-19-2011, 01:07 PM

$500 just for labor? I would think Not more that $300 would be a fair price.

cdowns · 11-19-2011, 01:13 PM

i'd say a bit on the high side aroun here the norm is 300-400 for labor to change a gearset

GASoline71 · 11-19-2011, 01:14 PM

If that was with gears... then yes.

Without... no.

Gary

**leddzepp** · 11-19-2011, 01:14 PM

That's about right. I was quoted between $650 and $700 for a complete rebuild (new R and P, seals, bearings, etc.) Shop around and see what else you come up with.

pumpkin · 11-19-2011, 01:28 PM

It all depends on the labour rate. I think the time is about 5-6 hours. Add some gear oil and some bearings, a bit of tax, and where i live it would be $1000 easy. I am a mechanic, and $500 is what I would charge for a cash deal at home.

Lee H · 11-19-2011, 01:57 PM

In Califoinia that's about right.
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eightbanger · 11-19-2011, 02:37 PM

To make you feel better, I was quoted £1200 for a rebuild over here, about $1800.
That's labor and parts, needless to say i'll be doin it myself.

sameyrasmea72 · 11-19-2011, 02:57 PM

WOW!! With those prices it makes me not feel so bad to live in Lubbock TX

**screaminchevypickup** · 11-19-2011, 05:39 PM

Wow that's high I only charge $150
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fastwillie 696969 · 11-19-2011, 06:59 PM

i'll do for 360 bucks and chunkie candy bar

Husker · 11-19-2011, 09:19 PM

Got my rear done last Sunday for $100.00, A guy from work did them. Pretty good price I thought. So far he did front and rear in My truck and Jeep for less than $500.00. Check around someone will turn up that will do them on the cheap.
Ron

big_al_71 · 11-19-2011, 11:01 PM

That is a little high here in south Florida 200.00 is the avg
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a_barth · 11-19-2011, 11:07 PM

Yeh I've only charged $200 an axle in the past.

Rooster's 67 · 11-19-2011, 11:45 PM

I charge $450 here in DFW area

**schwoch1** · 11-20-2011, 12:14 AM

My shop charges $350 here in SE Wisconsin. That is the LABOR for installing all new bearing, seals, gears and carrier! Parts extra..... of course!!!

Mike

SS Tim · 11-20-2011, 01:21 AM

Give 4 Wheel Parts over in Oakland or Santa Rosa a call and see what they get.

**leddzepp** · 11-20-2011, 03:11 AM

4 Wheel Parts here in Riverside is where I got one of my prices from. This includes a warranty and guarantees you it won't howl like a coyote.

shawno72 · 11-20-2011, 03:43 AM

I had all new bearings installed in my rearend with no gears and it was $502.
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Heartbeat of America · 11-20-2011, 02:39 PM

Get a case of beer and call up a friend. You can't beat the satisfaction of doing it yourself.

cadillacart · 11-20-2011, 03:05 PM

Thanks all for the feedback. Looks like I need to make a few calls.

eightbanger · 11-20-2011, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Heartbeat of America

Get a case of beer and call up a friend. You can't beat the satisfaction of doing it yourself.

Now your talking...

Rooster's 67 · 11-21-2011, 12:40 PM

What ya want for them,but shipping might be a killer.will.they fit in a if it fits it ships how from the post office? I'm in 75043
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11-19-2011, 12:17 PM	#1
cadillacart 1972 C/20 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Santa Rosa, Ca Posts: 273	$500 to change rear end ratio?? Is $500 a good price to get some new gears installed. This is not including the gears themselves. __________________ My Gallery 1972 C/20 402 Gramp's Truck

11-19-2011, 01:07 PM	#2
sameyrasmea72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,443	Re: $500 to change rear end ratio?? $500 just for labor? I would think Not more that $300 would be a fair price. __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super 80 Silverado Blazer 2wd

11-19-2011, 01:13 PM	#3
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: $500 to change rear end ratio?? i'd say a bit on the high side aroun here the norm is 300-400 for labor to change a gearset __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

11-19-2011, 01:14 PM	#5
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,021	Re: $500 to change rear end ratio?? That's about right. I was quoted between $650 and $700 for a complete rebuild (new R and P, seals, bearings, etc.) Shop around and see what else you come up with. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

11-19-2011, 01:28 PM	#6
pumpkin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: East Sooke B.C. Canada Posts: 543	Re: $500 to change rear end ratio?? It all depends on the labour rate. I think the time is about 5-6 hours. Add some gear oil and some bearings, a bit of tax, and where i live it would be $1000 easy. I am a mechanic, and $500 is what I would charge for a cash deal at home.

11-19-2011, 01:57 PM	#7
Lee H Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Upland Ca Posts: 4,147	Re: $500 to change rear end ratio?? In Califoinia that's about right. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 C10 SWB, Air, PS, PB, 350/350THM. Second owner. 1965 Corvette roadster, 44K miles, 327/365 SHP, 4 speed, side exhaust, knockoffs, teak, second owner (bought in 1970), Have ALL numbers matching components. My frame off restoration thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=556703

11-19-2011, 02:37 PM	#8
eightbanger 454 MAKES IT ROAR Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Essex, U.K Posts: 2,701	Re: $500 to change rear end ratio?? To make you feel better, I was quoted £1200 for a rebuild over here, about $1800. That's labor and parts, needless to say i'll be doin it myself. __________________ Nigel. An American living in a British body. 1971 Chevy Cheyenne 10 454 "In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." - George Orwell "When injustice becomes law, resistance becomes duty" - Thomas Jefferson No more pain. 03.12.60 -- 12.28.10 http://www.youtube.com/Eightbanger

11-19-2011, 02:57 PM	#9
sameyrasmea72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,443	Re: $500 to change rear end ratio?? WOW!! With those prices it makes me not feel so bad to live in Lubbock TX __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super 80 Silverado Blazer 2wd

11-19-2011, 05:39 PM	#10
screaminchevypickup Laid Back Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: mcloud ok Posts: 2,658	Re: $500 to change rear end ratio?? Wow that's high I only charge $150 Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 72 chevy swb Direct dealers for.. Vintage Air, Porterbuilt, Billet Specialties,Budnik wheels ,eddie motorsports, raceline wheels, intro wheels, Dakota Digital, precision, unisteer, Trimparts, and many many more... Laid Back Recreations.. Full restoration shop and full paint and body.. Kyle http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=574629

11-19-2011, 06:59 PM	#11
fastwillie 696969 ~Rest In Peace~ Join Date: May 2005 Location: CALIFORNIA NOR CAL Posts: 9,707	Re: $500 to change rear end ratio?? i'll do for 360 bucks and chunkie candy bar __________________ is it fast ? it has a lighting bolt donut? B___H please, I can remove 90% of your so called "beauty" with a kleenex

11-19-2011, 09:19 PM	#12
Husker Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mid NE USA Posts: 2,212	Re: $500 to change rear end ratio?? Got my rear done last Sunday for $100.00, A guy from work did them. Pretty good price I thought. So far he did front and rear in My truck and Jeep for less than $500.00. Check around someone will turn up that will do them on the cheap. Ron __________________ Member #111 68 C-10 Daily Driver 70 4x4 Project 76 Jeep CJ-5 Help Support the Board: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php He who knows nothing is closer to the truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors. Thomas Jefferson

11-19-2011, 11:01 PM	#13
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: $500 to change rear end ratio?? That is a little high here in south Florida 200.00 is the avg Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

11-19-2011, 11:07 PM	#14
a_barth Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Eustis, FL Posts: 124	Re: $500 to change rear end ratio?? Yeh I've only charged $200 an axle in the past.

11-19-2011, 11:45 PM	#15
Rooster's 67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: DFW Posts: 765	Re: $500 to change rear end ratio?? I charge $450 here in DFW area __________________ The problem with America is stupidity. I'm not saying there should be a capital punishment for stupidity, but why don't we just take the safety labels off of everything and let the problem solve itself?

11-20-2011, 12:14 AM	#16
schwoch1 Local Detroit diesel nut! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Burlington, WI Posts: 175	Re: $500 to change rear end ratio?? My shop charges $350 here in SE Wisconsin. That is the LABOR for installing all new bearing, seals, gears and carrier! Parts extra..... of course!!! Mike __________________ Nothing cool anymore, I am old and boring....



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11-20-2011, 01:21 AM	#17
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: $500 to change rear end ratio?? Give 4 Wheel Parts over in Oakland or Santa Rosa a call and see what they get. __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

11-20-2011, 03:11 AM	#18
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,021	Re: $500 to change rear end ratio?? 4 Wheel Parts here in Riverside is where I got one of my prices from. This includes a warranty and guarantees you it won't howl like a coyote. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

11-20-2011, 03:43 AM	#19
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: $500 to change rear end ratio?? I had all new bearings installed in my rearend with no gears and it was $502. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

11-20-2011, 02:39 PM	#20
Heartbeat of America Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Morrow GA Posts: 39	Re: $500 to change rear end ratio?? Get a case of beer and call up a friend. You can't beat the satisfaction of doing it yourself.

11-20-2011, 03:05 PM	#21
cadillacart 1972 C/20 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Santa Rosa, Ca Posts: 273	Re: $500 to change rear end ratio?? Thanks all for the feedback. Looks like I need to make a few calls. __________________ My Gallery 1972 C/20 402 Gramp's Truck

11-21-2011, 12:40 PM	#23
Rooster's 67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: DFW Posts: 765	Re: $500 to change rear end ratio?? What ya want for them,but shipping might be a killer.will.they fit in a if it fits it ships how from the post office? I'm in 75043 Posted via Mobile Device __________________ The problem with America is stupidity. I'm not saying there should be a capital punishment for stupidity, but why don't we just take the safety labels off of everything and let the problem solve itself?

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