Gear Install Cost

mcqueen · February 3rd, 2010, 10:28 AM

I've been emailing shops around my area for quotes on installing gears + tlok. I just got a quote back saying $428.46 for the install which includes shop supplies, gear oil, and tax. This is how it was literally worded:

Estimate to install ring gear & pinion is $428.46. This includes 4 quarts of gear oil, shop supplies, and tax.

I'm hoping they're including the differential install in that price. Does that sound about right?

chaaase · February 3rd, 2010, 10:42 AM

Originally Posted by mcqueen

I've been emailing shops around my area for quotes on installing gears + tlok. I just got a quote back saying $428.46 for the install which includes shop supplies, gear oil, and tax. This is how it was literally worded:

I'm hoping they're including the differential install in that price. Does that sound about right?

my tlok+gears were done for around $300ish+. seems a tad high but different areas, different $$$. then again, you get what you pay for sometimes.

mcqueen · February 3rd, 2010, 10:46 AM

Originally Posted by chaaase

my tlok+gears were done for around $300ish+. seems a tad high but different areas, different $$$. then again, you get what you pay for sometimes.

That's true. I'm also in Iowa so I don't have the greatest selection of shops that are willing to do the install.

chaaase · February 3rd, 2010, 10:54 AM

Originally Posted by mcqueen

That's true. I'm also in Iowa so I don't have the greatest selection of shops that are willing to do the install.

i saw test the mech with a couple of questions about the install and go with your gut feeling with who you trust.

goren813 · February 3rd, 2010, 10:58 AM

Seems a tad high to me as well. I mean the oil is maybe $25 total, tax is roughly that amount as well... so you're looking at $375ish for the install? In what is probably gonna be 2 or 3 hours... seems high. Keep shopping.

94BLKGT · February 3rd, 2010, 11:58 AM

Tad high. I am having a guy rebuild my Tlock with the 4700-c kit and install a 3.73 gear along with the 4210-c kit while it is all out for 300. I have only spent 325 on parts so far. I still have to pick up Friction Mod fluid and 75w140 full syn but that's it.

Codeman · February 3rd, 2010, 12:49 PM

Hmm, I think that 2-3 hours is a little low. I would say the book is going to say probably between 3.5 and 4.5 hours. According to my schools book it would be between 3.5 and 4.5 depending on if you are doing bearings also. You figure shop rate at 75 ish,times 4 which is in the middle is 300 and then you figure 50 for oil and tax. Then you got to figure in the shims which are 5-10. I mean it all depends on shop rate in your area. I got a quote for 1200 when i called on mine, the cheapest i recieved for a quote was 500. So i did mine myself, but i also have had some schooling on this. I think 428 is not to bad. You could call some other places and see what they charge.

mcqueen · February 3rd, 2010, 01:03 PM

Thanks for your input guys. I'm going to keep looking for another shop around here that will do the install but I'll keep this one in mind if I don't have any luck finding another for a decent price.

Codeman · February 3rd, 2010, 02:06 PM

sounds like a good plan.

slvr2000stang · February 4th, 2010, 06:33 AM

$300 is a really good price.

February 3rd, 2010, 10:58 AM	#5
goren813 MM's Official Lucifer '00 3.8L & '05 4.6L Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 3,620 iTrader: 0 reviews	Seems a tad high to me as well. I mean the oil is maybe $25 total, tax is roughly that amount as well... so you're looking at $375ish for the install? In what is probably gonna be 2 or 3 hours... seems high. Keep shopping. __________________ "Fast she goes...in the city of Overdose"

February 3rd, 2010, 11:58 AM	#6
94BLKGT Regular Join Date: May 2008 Location: Norfolk, Va Posts: 175 iTrader: 0 reviews	Tad high. I am having a guy rebuild my Tlock with the 4700-c kit and install a 3.73 gear along with the 4210-c kit while it is all out for 300. I have only spent 325 on parts so far. I still have to pick up Friction Mod fluid and 75w140 full syn but that's it. __________________

February 3rd, 2010, 12:49 PM	#7
Codeman Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: North Dakota Posts: 2,933 iTrader: 1 reviews	Hmm, I think that 2-3 hours is a little low. I would say the book is going to say probably between 3.5 and 4.5 hours. According to my schools book it would be between 3.5 and 4.5 depending on if you are doing bearings also. You figure shop rate at 75 ish,times 4 which is in the middle is 300 and then you figure 50 for oil and tax. Then you got to figure in the shims which are 5-10. I mean it all depends on shop rate in your area. I got a quote for 1200 when i called on mine, the cheapest i recieved for a quote was 500. So i did mine myself, but i also have had some schooling on this. I think 428 is not to bad. You could call some other places and see what they charge. __________________ UDP, CAI, True Duals, LTs, 91 Tune from TT, 3.73 gears, Tlok,Windstar upper, GT TB, Ported lower, Comp 218/226 cam, FRPP C Springs, J&M LCA, Tokico Blue shocks and struts, and J&M Full Length Subframe Connectors

February 3rd, 2010, 02:06 PM	#9
Codeman Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: North Dakota Posts: 2,933 iTrader: 1 reviews	sounds like a good plan. __________________ UDP, CAI, True Duals, LTs, 91 Tune from TT, 3.73 gears, Tlok,Windstar upper, GT TB, Ported lower, Comp 218/226 cam, FRPP C Springs, J&M LCA, Tokico Blue shocks and struts, and J&M Full Length Subframe Connectors

February 4th, 2010, 06:33 AM	#10
slvr2000stang Regular 2000 Mustang 14.10@96.75 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 54 iTrader: 0 reviews	$300 is a really good price. __________________ 2000 V6 vert 2003 Lightning

February 3rd, 2010, 01:03 PM	#8
mcqueen Dancing Naked In The Rain Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 15,719 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thanks for your input guys. I'm going to keep looking for another shop around here that will do the install but I'll keep this one in mind if I don't have any luck finding another for a decent price.

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