Regearing the rear end

[chief2]

I have been looking at regearing the rear from 4:88's to a 4:10. Got some good info here and finally found someone to do the job. He has a good rep. and is wanting $1,500.00 to get it done. New Ring and Pinion, Carrier, Bearings and Pinion Seal. R & R included. Does this sound like a good price?

 

[Elk]

Which brand of gears will be installed? Make sure you get a quality set. Around here (Norther Colorado) I can get gears installed at a reputable shop ~$300 labor.

 

[WD40]

Sounds high to me, but it's been a long time since I had one done.

 

[paulkeith]

how much of that is parts, and how much is labor? i'd say about ~$500 labor is the max you want to do, and if he's charging you $1000 in parts for a common ratio on ONE axle....i'd look for a new shop.

Paul

 

[chief2]

Wow, he tells me it is expensive because he also has to chage the carrier. He is also the only game in town with a good reputation. I hope I'm not getting screwed!

 

[Race22]

I don't see what the carrier has to do with the rear end unless it is bad and really does need to be changed. I had 4:10 put in another truck, F-150, and it only cost me $1000. He seams a little high to me.

 

[DaveBen]

Some of the carriers need to be changed if the ratios are too far apart. I don't know about the Ford ratios, but Jeeps need to change the carrier if you go from 5:38 to 4:10's. At least the early Jeeps did (1946 CJ-2A).

Dave

 

[paulkeith]

ok, that might make a little more sense. carriers do have to change with certain ratio changes because the thickness of the ring gear will change a certain amount, to the point where the right ring gera is either too thick or too thin.

i'm not sure on the price of a carrier, but they shouldn't be too expensive. If this guy is your only option, and he's reputable, and you have the coin.... go for it.

 

[chief2]

He is telling me that the Ring Gear is riveted to the carrier that is why it has to be replaced.

 

[XTrmXJ]

On avarage the going price is $400 labor per axle if its on the truck, if the axle was removed it would be cheaper.


Gears just for the rear axle from the internet 4.10 $513
Master instal kit $191
carrier $???
rear axle setup $400

so its just for the rear axle $1104 + carrier price, before taxes and before hazmat, disposal fees ..... Now is yours 4wd, if it is then $1500 for both axles are a good deal, I also based this off a sterling 10.5