I know its hard to guess....I know it would be best to just go to the shop and talk to the mechanic.... But, I'd like to here a ballpark figure of what you guys think it would cost to put 5.13 gears in the rear, so when I hear the price I dont flip out? I'd like an estimate on just that..... Then an estiamte if I did front and rear at once? Parts and labor......



Thanks.

Kyle

1990 Bronco 351W 39 1/2 inch tires and 11 inch lift

 

I have no idea but from reading on this site, I am almost certain that you would need to do both front AND rear at the same time but I am sure someone will tell you for sure.

Good luck,

 

Your looking at 200 to 300 per axle to install gears (not including parts). Some places are cheaper if you take the axles in. If not I think they generally pull the axle because its easier to set the gears up.

 

i repleced the shot 3.55 limited in my rear, it wasn't all that hard, just took a little patience


if you think oyu can do it yourself, go for it if not definatly dont do it.

goodluck

 

actually, most shops should be able to do both for about $550. the 5.13 gears are probably a bit more expensive since they are not as common, but it shouldn't be too much more. If you don't have a lift, I wouldn't suggest doing this install yourself. Of course it's possible and not too difficult for the mechanically-inclined... but for the average Joe, an experienced shop is your best bet. Especially for something as important as the axle gears.

FYI - If you plan on using 4x4 on the pavement or any other hard surface, even for a few minutes, you MUST have matching front/rear gears. mismatched gears will do OK in the mud, but it's still not recommended.

 

I had 4:10 gears put in the front and rear of mine. The cheapest place I could find out here was $1300 for both.

 

did you get lockers for that price, too? wow, that's high. I've had gears changed on all of my mustangs (I've had 3) for $300 a pop.

 

Thanks guys, I hope it doesnt cost much more then what the first few of u said. I'll go down to the hsop when I have time.


Kyle

 

As an estimate, around $500-700 for gear install, plus around $200 for each gear set. So over $1000 realistically. Plus if you have a Bronco with 39s and are going to have gears installed you'd want to at least put a locker in the rear axle and ideally a limited slip in the front end. But on a budget I'd a least put an e-z locker or a cheaper locker like that for around $250 for the unit. Either way if you're running a Dana 44 front end an 8.8 rear end (stock in a 90 bronco) going with anything higher than a 4.56:1 (higher numerically speaking) would make the gear set a lot more weak. Alex

 

So basically I need a bigger rearend and a solid front axle. So 3000 or 4000 bucks if I want it done good and solid. AHHHHHHH


Kyle

 

$3000 or $4000 only if you want it to cost that much. You can get a used rear end (such as a Ford 9in for under $300) with a few mods it will bolt in and is way stronger than the 8.8. Ideally you would use a 10.25 Ford 1 ton rear end but they are 8-lug axles and you'd need new rims/wheels and mods to install it. With a 9 inch they are 5-lug like your current axle. It really depends on how much research, time and personal working on the truck that you want to do. You could get the rear end under pretty easily but its the front end that is expensive. A Dana 60 front end is at least $500 (and I always see them for more than that) then there's steering, hangers, shackles, and then the axle is 8-lug unless you were lucky enough to find a 5-lug which exist but are rare. It is no easy task. I guess this sounds a bit discouraging, I have to keep in mind the way that I 4wheel my truck and what most people need is way different. I guess, if you just wanted a reasonable fix for the lost power from the tires, etc...4.88s with your stock axles would work fine. So going 4.88s out back first and the doing the front when you have money would not be a bad idea. (remember no fourwheel drive use when you have 3.55 gears in front and 4.88 in back). Keep us posted. Alex

 

I think i could afford the 9 inch rearend, but I'd be afraid I wont find a 5 lug for the front and I would hate to have to replace all my mickey thompsons. I gues I'm back to the drawing board b/c when I do this I want it done right the first time. I can't really do any work myself b/c my dad knows next to nothign about cars and I have no tools. Money is an evil thing.....

Kyle

 

No, but they rebuilt my rear end and put in 1 new axle. That is not exspensive compared to the other shops around here that wanted close to $2k. Also, the front diff. was the most expensive because of all the work to get to it.