Rearend parts ordered...heads-up!!! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

ChevyDude · 03-12-2005, 03:06 PM

Hi guys...Well I ordered all the parts needed to rebuild my rearend differential from an outfit in Las Vegas, NV and www.drivetrain.com came through with flying colors!!! 3 days after I ordered from them on their 800 # my parts were at the door. They have FULL tech support and completely guarantee what they sell. I upgraded and bought the top of the line Motive "Bluebox" 3.73 gears along with a series 4 Eaton posi and the Motive complete bearing kit. This Tuesday a local shop will do the install of the new rear end parts!

Just a report of a good place to buy rear end parts!!! Oh...and cost was....$599 and some small change delivered to my door!!!

71swb4x4 · 03-12-2005, 03:50 PM

Looks great, that rearend should last another 30+ years!

powell72 · 03-14-2005, 12:49 AM

I'm looking at taking some gear out of my truck, post some feedback after the install if you don't mind.

ChevyDude · 03-17-2005, 02:25 PM

hey guys...Just an update here!!! A positive one!!! I found a shop called
A-1 Differential close by in Westminster, CO. AAA towed my truck over to them yesterday morning around 9am...and I got a phone call at 3:00 pm telling me the rearend was rebuilt everything is perfect and come pick up your truck. So I got my truck back yesterday after paying $340 for labor to rebuild the the rearend, he also installed new axel seals and bearings. Here's how it adds up.....$599.00 complete gears, seals, Eaton posi + 340.00 labor and axel seals/bearings..or $939.00. That is a huge saving from the original quote of $1600.00. I am happy and the truck is running very well!

Bowtiefreak · 03-17-2005, 02:38 PM

Hey Chevydude-
Whats up with the 2wd. I haven't seen much of it on here lately. Are you done with all the lowering you were doing. Got any new pics.

ChevyDude · 03-17-2005, 03:23 PM

Kinda set the 2wd down for the winter. Lowering is done....engine to be put in soon. It's been really cold in the garage here and I wanted to take some time away from the 2wd. I am getting ready to do some more work on her as the temps start to warm up in CO.

powell72 · 03-17-2005, 04:05 PM

Thanks for the update ChevyDude. I'll look into that drivetrain web address you gave.

03-12-2005, 03:06 PM	#1
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Rearend parts ordered...heads-up!!! Hi guys...Well I ordered all the parts needed to rebuild my rearend differential from an outfit in Las Vegas, NV and www.drivetrain.com came through with flying colors!!! 3 days after I ordered from them on their 800 # my parts were at the door. They have FULL tech support and completely guarantee what they sell. I upgraded and bought the top of the line Motive "Bluebox" 3.73 gears along with a series 4 Eaton posi and the Motive complete bearing kit. This Tuesday a local shop will do the install of the new rear end parts! Just a report of a good place to buy rear end parts!!! Oh...and cost was....$599 and some small change delivered to my door!!! Attached Images __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4

03-12-2005, 03:50 PM	#2
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Looks great, that rearend should last another 30+ years! __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

03-14-2005, 12:49 AM	#3
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	I'm looking at taking some gear out of my truck, post some feedback after the install if you don't mind. __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

03-17-2005, 02:25 PM	#4
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	hey guys...Just an update here!!! A positive one!!! I found a shop called A-1 Differential close by in Westminster, CO. AAA towed my truck over to them yesterday morning around 9am...and I got a phone call at 3:00 pm telling me the rearend was rebuilt everything is perfect and come pick up your truck. So I got my truck back yesterday after paying $340 for labor to rebuild the the rearend, he also installed new axel seals and bearings. Here's how it adds up.....$599.00 complete gears, seals, Eaton posi + 340.00 labor and axel seals/bearings..or $939.00. That is a huge saving from the original quote of $1600.00. I am happy and the truck is running very well! __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4

03-17-2005, 02:38 PM	#5
Bowtiefreak Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: LeRoy, Mich. Posts: 854	Hey Chevydude- Whats up with the 2wd. I haven't seen much of it on here lately. Are you done with all the lowering you were doing. Got any new pics. __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 Short Fleetside/Wood floor ECE 4-6 Drop / 406 Small Block 1971 Chevelle 427 Big Block

03-17-2005, 03:23 PM	#6
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Kinda set the 2wd down for the winter. Lowering is done....engine to be put in soon. It's been really cold in the garage here and I wanted to take some time away from the 2wd. I am getting ready to do some more work on her as the temps start to warm up in CO. __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4

03-17-2005, 04:05 PM	#7
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Thanks for the update ChevyDude. I'll look into that drivetrain web address you gave. __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html



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