Gear pricing
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Gear pricing
I am seriously thinking about going from 4.10 gears to 4.56's in my 06 F250 4x4 KR V10. I do not know what would be a "normal" price to expect for this swap.
I got a guestimate from a local and well respected truck shop of +/-$1,200 per axle.
CAn anyone provide any insight on this estimate? BTW they would be using Dana gears.
I got a guestimate from a local and well respected truck shop of +/-$1,200 per axle.
CAn anyone provide any insight on this estimate? BTW they would be using Dana gears.
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Wow! That's way too much. Are you sure it's "per axle?" Expect to pay $1200 to $1500 for BOTH axles.
I had my 02 V10 done for $1500 (front/back) out the door. They were also Dana gears; 3.73 to 4.30.
Mike
I had my 02 V10 done for $1500 (front/back) out the door. They were also Dana gears; 3.73 to 4.30.
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yes, i also looked around myself, and it was between 1200-1500 for both axles. the actual parts are fairly cheap... really only run you about 400-600 dollars for the gears with the master install sets... its the labor that kills ya on this job !
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Yes... make sure you go with somebody who has a good reputation. I followed word of mouth to the shop that did mine. Had it done quickly, neatly and backed his work with a one year warranty.
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You guys were correct. I had misunderstood and it was $1,200 total. However I think I have decided to go with 4.88's and the new price is $1,500.00. The big difference is they actually looked at the truck.
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Cool! However, you do realize that once you go to a gear that size, you'll need to stick with 35+ inch tires forever! If you ever drop down to anything below a 35" tire, you will get some nasty MPGs.
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Did he tell you why he did not recommend 88's? I am interested in all points of view.
Yes I realize I will not be able to run 33's, but how many people really back down on tire size? I know I never have, it always seems that I could fit a little bit bigger tire in there, so I do it. But point taken.
Yes I realize I will not be able to run 33's, but how many people really back down on tire size? I know I never have, it always seems that I could fit a little bit bigger tire in there, so I do it. But point taken.
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I will check out the weaker gear issue. I had not heard that.
I guess when you live in Arizona you don't even think about having to change tires because of the season. Needless to say, I see your point but we don't change tires down here for the seasons.
I guess when you live in Arizona you don't even think about having to change tires because of the season. Needless to say, I see your point but we don't change tires down here for the seasons.