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Old Jun 27, 2010 | 11:43 PM
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teach the gears and install shouldnt cost more than $1800. thats what i paid for my front/rear, auburn, and install
 
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Old Jun 28, 2010 | 07:53 AM
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Order up a TC and we can do an install day. Mine will be here next week.
That would be a good idea, maybe I could even get into one of your videos
 
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Old Jun 28, 2010 | 07:54 AM
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Originally Posted by AF_HEMI
teach the gears and install shouldnt cost more than $1800. thats what i paid for my front/rear, auburn, and install
That is right around the quote that I got. Still have to do some more shopping around but the one shop I spoke to has done a ton of these gear installs which makes me feel comfortable taking the truck to them.
 
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Old Jun 28, 2010 | 10:59 AM
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That would be a good idea, maybe I could even get into one of your videos
There will definately be a video when I do the install!
 
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Old Jun 28, 2010 | 04:44 PM
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Frog, drop me a line if you run into any snags, or need any pointers. after having my damn tranny out so many times, im pretty comfortable with the whole process. i will be swapping my tranny out this weekend as well. so if anybody wants/needs any specific pics or videos of anything, let me know beforehand.
 
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Old Jun 28, 2010 | 04:52 PM
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Originally Posted by OlDirtyJohn
Frog, drop me a line if you run into any snags, or need any pointers. after having my damn tranny out so many times, im pretty comfortable with the whole process. i will be swapping my tranny out this weekend as well. so if anybody wants/needs any specific pics or videos of anything, let me know beforehand.
Pics of disassembly would be great. Something to go by when I pull mine out for the converter install.
 
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Old Jun 28, 2010 | 05:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Off_Road_Teacher
Pics of disassembly would be great. Something to go by when I pull mine out for the converter install.
will do. its fairly simple though. as long as you can easily take your exhaust on/off like i can.

pull both your drive shafts off. unbolt/unhook your exhaust if possible. remove all electrical connections (you dont really need to label them, they can only go in their own spots) support tranny with a jack. remove cross members. remove structural dust cover. use a 24 or 36" extension to remove bolts from bellhousing. slide off old converter, slide on the new, reassemble.

dont forget about my DIY up in the FAQs.
 
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Old Jun 28, 2010 | 05:11 PM
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I appreciate that bro!
 
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Old Jun 28, 2010 | 06:06 PM
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frog i talked to andre today. payment was sent for the cut/clean and it was shipped out today. enjoy it!!!
 
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Old Jun 28, 2010 | 06:57 PM
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I got the tracking number earlier today. It will be here on friday!
 
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