Cost of regearing?
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Cost of regearing?
I do realize the best way to get that low end power I'm looking for with my 285's is to re-gear the truck from stock 3.55 to 4.10 (maybe a step higher but I don't really see that being necessary in the near future). Would you say 4.10 and 285's would bring me to stock setup, slightly worse that stock (slower acceleration), or slightly better than stock? What would the next step up be, 4.56? Anyway, from all of you who have had this done, how much did you have to pay, for the whole thing, parts and labor? I've heard it's a tough job so I figure most have had a shop do it for them. Did you buy the gears yourself and bring them to the shop or just told them what you wanted? I'm still not really crazy about going to 265's at the next tire change (few years from now most likely), they do seem kinda small. I would really like to get a nice aggresive looking 285 with (wait, I will get this right) lower gears? 4.10 most likely. Should be better for normal driving, how will it affect highway driving compared to my stock 3.55 gears?
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RE: Cost of regearing?
ORIGINAL: ripto
I do realize the best way to get that low end power I'm looking for with my 285's is to re-gear the truck from stock 3.55 to 4.10 (maybe a step higher but I don't really see that being necessary in the near future). Would you say 4.10 and 285's would bring me to stock setup, slightly worse that stock (slower acceleration), or slightly better than stock? What would the next step up be, 4.56? Anyway, from all of you who have had this done, how much did you have to pay, for the whole thing, parts and labor? I've heard it's a tough job so I figure most have had a shop do it for them. Did you buy the gears yourself and bring them to the shop or just told them what you wanted? I'm still not really crazy about going to 265's at the next tire change (few years from now most likely), they do seem kinda small. I would really like to get a nice aggresive looking 285 with (wait, I will get this right) lower gears? 4.10 most likely. Should be better for normal driving, how will it affect highway driving compared to my stock 3.55 gears?
I do realize the best way to get that low end power I'm looking for with my 285's is to re-gear the truck from stock 3.55 to 4.10 (maybe a step higher but I don't really see that being necessary in the near future). Would you say 4.10 and 285's would bring me to stock setup, slightly worse that stock (slower acceleration), or slightly better than stock? What would the next step up be, 4.56? Anyway, from all of you who have had this done, how much did you have to pay, for the whole thing, parts and labor? I've heard it's a tough job so I figure most have had a shop do it for them. Did you buy the gears yourself and bring them to the shop or just told them what you wanted? I'm still not really crazy about going to 265's at the next tire change (few years from now most likely), they do seem kinda small. I would really like to get a nice aggresive looking 285 with (wait, I will get this right) lower gears? 4.10 most likely. Should be better for normal driving, how will it affect highway driving compared to my stock 3.55 gears?
Record Breaker
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RE: Cost of regearing?
$500 an axle for regearing is the norm. I wouldnt pay more than that. the rear is a piece of cake to regear.
3K sounds high. no more than 1K for parts. I would try and get the parts yourself.
price the stuff at DC4wd or DTS
3K sounds high. no more than 1K for parts. I would try and get the parts yourself.
price the stuff at DC4wd or DTS
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RE: Cost of regearing?
I would agree with the 500. per axle. The guy that did mine still gave me the 1 year warranty since the parts were new and he said were good stuff. Some shops will not warranty stuff if you don't buy it through them. As GOD said, research the parts prices first and see if they are going to rape you on mark up or willwarranty the work if you get the parts.
I spent $1100. on parts, front and rear gears, front and rear full install kits, rear posi unit.
http://www.drivetrainspecialists.com/
Then$1000. on labor and 2 new rear axles.
4.10 will do well for an overall gear. Would not go to 4.56 unless you are going over 35" in tires or serious pulling/mudding
$3000. #@*#@ OUCH. Check with someone else. Hope the same guy is not doing other maintenance at those prices.
I spent $1100. on parts, front and rear gears, front and rear full install kits, rear posi unit.
http://www.drivetrainspecialists.com/
Then$1000. on labor and 2 new rear axles.
4.10 will do well for an overall gear. Would not go to 4.56 unless you are going over 35" in tires or serious pulling/mudding
$3000. #@*#@ OUCH. Check with someone else. Hope the same guy is not doing other maintenance at those prices.
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From: Peoria, Az
RE: Cost of regearing?
I had a feeling that guy was ripping me off. I came up with the same $1100 price for parts when I figured it out later at home. $2000 for labor and I knew he was taking me. I am going to get some more quotes before I make the change.
Record Breaker
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RE: Cost of regearing?
I agree with 4.10s for you.
As for price, the cheapest I could find around here was 4-Wheel Parts. I went from 3.55 to 4.56 with an Ox in front and an Auburn in the rear. My total was $2045. I don't think you need a new carrier with a 4.10 but when you go to 4.56 it requires new ones. So your price will still be lower.
As for price, the cheapest I could find around here was 4-Wheel Parts. I went from 3.55 to 4.56 with an Ox in front and an Auburn in the rear. My total was $2045. I don't think you need a new carrier with a 4.10 but when you go to 4.56 it requires new ones. So your price will still be lower.
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RE: Cost of regearing?
ORIGINAL: Aubrey
I agree with 4.10s for you.
As for price, the cheapest I could find around here was 4-Wheel Parts. I went from 3.55 to 4.56 with an Ox in front and an Auburn in the rear. My total was $2045. I don't think you need a new carrier with a 4.10 but when you go to 4.56 it requires new ones. So your price will still be lower.
I agree with 4.10s for you.
As for price, the cheapest I could find around here was 4-Wheel Parts. I went from 3.55 to 4.56 with an Ox in front and an Auburn in the rear. My total was $2045. I don't think you need a new carrier with a 4.10 but when you go to 4.56 it requires new ones. So your price will still be lower.
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Record Breaker
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RE: Cost of regearing?
I don't know for sure but it must be a big enough change in gear size. The Auburn is a different part number for up to one size (I think it's 4.10) and another for up the next step (4.56). The gear sets was something similar. If I went to 4.10 and no traction device it was one thing but to go to a 4.56 it was a other animal but since I was putting in the Ox and the Auburn, the install of those (new carriers) worked into the install price.
RE: Cost of regearing?
I'm confused....you do not need to change the rear carrier on a 9.25 diff when going to a lower gear. The Auburn LSD is an all new carrier any way,
You WILL need to change the carrier in your front axle, because the ring gear on 4:10 and lower ratio sets is thinner than your 3:55s...Did your mechanic include that in your estimate? BTW if you can find a set of 3:92 gears, they will bolt to your stock 3:55 carrier, I doubt you'll notice a difference between them and 4:10s.
If you decide to do the swap to 4:10s or 4:56s, I happen to have the correct carrier availible...
You WILL need to change the carrier in your front axle, because the ring gear on 4:10 and lower ratio sets is thinner than your 3:55s...Did your mechanic include that in your estimate? BTW if you can find a set of 3:92 gears, they will bolt to your stock 3:55 carrier, I doubt you'll notice a difference between them and 4:10s.
If you decide to do the swap to 4:10s or 4:56s, I happen to have the correct carrier availible...
