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jlaird · 11-30-2007, 04:19 PM

I had to completely disassemble my 12 bolt rear for the powdercoaters including the pinion gear. So I got a estimate from a local shop to get everything in the pumpkin back together with new bearings, crush sleeve, everything from a typical rebuilt kit. They want about $300 for parts and labor. Is this average?

cdowns · 11-30-2007, 04:45 PM

thats an average or a bit below to setup a 12bolt rear

jlaird · 11-30-2007, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by cdowns

thats an average or a bit below to setup a 12bolt rear

alright, thanks for the reply. Darn, not expecting that...

whatnow123 · 11-30-2007, 07:07 PM

If you don't have a posi carrier, you might as well have them toss one of those in there as well since you are paying for the set up costs.

da-burb · 11-30-2007, 07:37 PM

I have heard of people getting it for $200 but in Minnesota is runs right at $300. I couldn't find anything less when I had a posi installed in a Dana 60.

jlaird · 11-30-2007, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by whatnow123

If you don't have a posi carrier, you might as well have them toss one of those in there as well since you are paying for the set up costs.

thats what I was thinking but how much is a posi and where can i look for one?

whatnow123 · 11-30-2007, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by jlaird

thats what I was thinking but how much is a posi and where can i look for one?

I guarantee someone on this board has one they are wanting (or willing) to sell. I found mine here (parts page) and I wasn't even actively looking for one nor was it posted for sale, but I just couldn't pass it up.

Post a WTB since you are currently "blue". Most want the entire rear end and understandably no one wants to ship one, but since you have to set it up anyway and just need the carrier, you don't have any limitations at all. I'd say about $200 bucks + shipping and you are all set for a used one. Don't skip it, it's not a lot of addtional money and if you are going through all the cost to set it up anyway, this is one of the few upgrades that you need to do it right the first time as it makes no sense at all otherwise as an open rear end is less than $100 complete.

Psycho71 · 11-30-2007, 09:03 PM

Keep an eye out at flEBay. I see them pop up there pretty cheap from time to time.

Jay

jlaird · 11-30-2007, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Psycho71

Keep an eye out at flEBay. I see them pop up there pretty cheap from time to time.

Jay

is there anything in particular I should be looking for? should I be looking for an eaton or is something like an auburn ok? I really know nothing about these.

chevy72blu · 12-01-2007, 04:00 PM

The shop I used to work for charged 400 or so for a rebuild using all of your parts. Sounds like a good deal (as long as they do it right)

BCOWANWHEELS · 12-01-2007, 05:19 PM

make SURE you measure and record your ring gear back lash & pinion bearing preload torque so when you reset-up your gears your can put them back EXACTLY as they came apart. this is very important.
bob

jlaird · 12-01-2007, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by BCOWANWHEELS

make SURE you measure and record your ring gear back lash & pinion bearing preload torque so when you reset-up your gears your can put them back EXACTLY as they came apart. this is very important.
bob

oopps. too late for that. I took everything apart for the poweder coaters without knowing. I did at least keep everything in the proper order and placement.

11-30-2007, 04:19 PM	#1
jlaird Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: johnstown, NY Posts: 2,393	rearend question I had to completely disassemble my 12 bolt rear for the powdercoaters including the pinion gear. So I got a estimate from a local shop to get everything in the pumpkin back together with new bearings, crush sleeve, everything from a typical rebuilt kit. They want about $300 for parts and labor. Is this average?

11-30-2007, 04:45 PM	#2
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: rearend question thats an average or a bit below to setup a 12bolt rear __________________ 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

11-30-2007, 07:07 PM	#4
whatnow123 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 835	Re: rearend question If you don't have a posi carrier, you might as well have them toss one of those in there as well since you are paying for the set up costs. __________________ 67 Short Step, 355, 700R 4.11 posi rear, 4/6 drop Discs on all 4 corners. Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=219094

11-30-2007, 07:37 PM	#5
da-burb "Ochre Ogre" Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Springfield, MN Posts: 3,558	Re: rearend question I have heard of people getting it for $200 but in Minnesota is runs right at $300. I couldn't find anything less when I had a posi installed in a Dana 60. __________________ Bowtie Truck Stop Inc. Mid-West GM Truck Restoration Parts Supplier Your Key Parts, Auto Metal Direct, Dynacorn, and Goodmark dealer. like us @ www.facebook.com/BowtieTruckStop 1971 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1971 K-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 K-20 Suburban (Yellow- that just aint right!) Springfield, Minnesota 56087

11-30-2007, 09:03 PM	#8
Psycho71 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kaufman, Tx Posts: 827	Re: rearend question Keep an eye out at flEBay. I see them pop up there pretty cheap from time to time. Jay __________________ You only need two tools in life - WD-40 and Duct Tape. If it doesn't move and should, use the WD-40. If it shouldn't move and does, use the duct tape. If a hammer doesn't fix it, you have an electrical problem! Slot Cars, 1:24 Scale, 100MPH@100,000RPM, fastest things on wheels!

12-01-2007, 04:00 PM	#10
chevy72blu Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,188	Re: rearend question The shop I used to work for charged 400 or so for a rebuild using all of your parts. Sounds like a good deal (as long as they do it right) __________________ RIP EastSideLowLife '72 C20 SWB convert. 5 lug, LS1/4l60e

12-01-2007, 05:19 PM	#11
BCOWANWHEELS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: KINGSPORT,TN. Posts: 3,035	Re: rearend question make SURE you measure and record your ring gear back lash & pinion bearing preload torque so when you reset-up your gears your can put them back EXACTLY as they came apart. this is very important. bob __________________ I BELIEVE IN JOHN 3:16



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