Auburn Differential Upgrade Cost
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Auburn Differential Upgrade Cost
I called a local shop to see how much it would cost to put an Auburn diff in my 2003 Dakota. I found some metal in there a few weeks ago and I'd like to get that dealt with.
I was floored when the shop told me that they estimated the cost to be around $2100 parts and labor!!!
Is it just me or does that seem high to anyone else?
If so, anyone know of a good shop in the LA area? The closer to the South Bay, the better...
I was floored when the shop told me that they estimated the cost to be around $2100 parts and labor!!!
Is it just me or does that seem high to anyone else?
If so, anyone know of a good shop in the LA area? The closer to the South Bay, the better...
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moe in wichita ks
i asked my mech. about a pos trac for my 01 dak 8.2 rear end. he said it would be about $1000. but he is a bit high on most stuf. i would think you could get done for 700 - 800.
also a auburn cant be rebuilt,when itwears out you have to toss it.
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Just had mine rebuilt with a Detroit Tru Trac. $1380 out the door. Included finding/diagnosing the problem. Got the diff. from Randy's Ring and Pinion.com. Very professional people to deal with. That price included new pinion bearing, carrier bearings, etc.
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So, from all accounts, that $2100 estimate is way too high... Correct?
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i would definitaly say thats to much i got quoted 950-1000 for a complete rebuild of the rear. i wanted the auburn but the guy at the shop talked me into what he uses. he said he's been using them since he opened and has rarely had anything fail. i forget the brand name but he gets the parts from a performance shop. haven't gotten the truck back yet but i will this weekend coming up ill post up everything they did and the final cost. im in pa so i cant help you with shops but i would def look around at different ones.
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i would definitaly say thats to much i got quoted 950-1000 for a complete rebuild of the rear. i wanted the auburn but the guy at the shop talked me into what he uses. he said he's been using them since he opened and has rarely had anything fail. i forget the brand name but he gets the parts from a performance shop. haven't gotten the truck back yet but i will this weekend coming up ill post up everything they did and the final cost. im in pa so i cant help you with shops but i would def look around at different ones.
i would definitaly say thats to much i got quoted 950-1000 for a complete rebuild of the rear. i wanted the auburn but the guy at the shop talked me into what he uses. he said he's been using them since he opened and has rarely had anything fail. i forget the brand name but he gets the parts from a performance shop. haven't gotten the truck back yet but i will this weekend coming up ill post up everything they did and the final cost. im in pa so i cant help you with shops but i would def look around at different ones.
