Sonic99

So after reading on here quite a bit I thought that if I had the gears and the master install kit that it should only cost about $200 for a shop to install them. But the shop quoted me $325 for labor if i supplied my own parts.... That doesnt seem right does it? Is there anyone in the bay area, CA that knows of anything better????
Thanks!

One Bad Z

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$325 is a little high. But $250-275 is about average from what i've heard & seen here in MO. I'd scope out a few other shops for quotes.

ssvert99

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alot of shops will up labor charges to install customer supplied parts. the shop relies on markup percentages from the parts and labor they sell to cover overhead costs and keep the doors open. just the way it works. you usually have a easier time getting things covered by warranties if there is an issue with the parts purchased through the installer.

youngrigo

You got quoted that im sure from Rear end specialties in San Jose - They are the best around the bay when it comes to that! just my .02

99DWPTA

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i was quote the same. this is why i have 3.23's. when the 10 bolt goes then shell get her 3.73's

30th t/a

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I paid $180 for the labor for my 4:10s

Im looking to swap someone rearends. I need a 3.23 or 3.42 for my turbo setup.
My 4:10s are working perfect. zero problems.

detroit_903

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I paid 550.00 with parts/labor for my 4:10 gear install.

Sunset01SS

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If the shop comes highly recommended it's probably worth that price. But I'd shop around. You should be able to get it done closer to $200, but maybe everything is more expensive in CA. Sponsor and great local shop here, Tick Performance, charges $200 per their pricing webpage.
http://www.tick-performance.com/fbodyprices/

Sonic99

WOW Tick Performance has some great pricing! I wish it was in CA I would be over there all the time.

'Trust'

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I agree with Sunset, if they are a well known good shop its probably worth it, setting gears isn't the easiest or quickest thing to do, and if you try to go cheaper, after 1000 miles of whining you'll wish you didn't.

Sonic99

I know its just that I didnt want to dump much money into the 10 bolt. I thought since I got the gears and install kit for like $180 I could either put them in myself or have someone do it and be done for around $330 total, not just over $500....

Sonic99

And yes it was Rear end specialties BTW...

hanzel69

30th T/A check your mail about swapping rears, I live near you. And $325 is high, however, if they install them correctly and they last, then it's worth it. In my LT1, I went cheap and they weren't set right, ended up having to replace them a year later.

Sonic99

Well it looks like I will be doing it myself. My friend said its easy and he has done a few so Wed she goes under the knife!

jetlag

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At least you don't live near Memphis, a lot shops charge $400 - $500 (labor only)..hahah

Sonic99

thats crazy..

Sonic99

I have seen one write up. Gear Swaps 101. Does anyone have any others???

Midnight02

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I paid $350 (labor only) for my 3.90 install. Unfortunately, I still have a good bit of whine, so I guess I shouldn't have paid the "premium" shop prices!

Sonic99

Hey midnight, have you ever dynoed your car or been to the track? It looks like we have similar mods...

Joey@Tick

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Thank you for the kind words guys. I hate to see some of you overpaying for labor. The job does take a large amount of skill, but once learned it is a fairly easy process. I can't imagine charging $400-500 for labor and still being able to sleep at night.