install cost question...How much for rear gears?

ScottVT · 10-20-2003

Well, I dont have the tools of knowledge to replace my stock 3.27's with a set of 3.73's. I've had the gears for a while now just staring me in the face and I finally decided to call and get an estimate for installation. They quoted me $250 plus parts (by parts i guess he means shims and other extras). All I have is the gears, and my question is; how much should they charge me for a shim kit, and what other parts are they gonna hit me for?
Thanks, just trying to make sure that my lack of knowledge for the rear-end doesnt empty my pocket...

Thanks again,
Scott

driftpin · 10-21-2003

Probably just a few shims, a gasket, seal and friction modifier. He'll probably charge you 300 total the way mechanics are. The total in parts is only probably 25 bucks if that. Just make sure the guy has done them before.

dreamer · 10-21-2003

Well, I keep seeing low cost for the rear ends. My 4:10s with tax and everything parts and labor was 647.00. (ouch). But I am enjoying the gears. Hope this might help alittle. BTW, this is NJ prices.

Mustang4.6 · 10-21-2003

For mine it will be $430. That's for gears, oil, etc.

oldman · 10-21-2003

Dam............. I went and bought my own oil and friction modifier ....shims are dirt cheap ..and on a newer car depending on milage ...should not need them ......total cost $ 125

oldman · 10-21-2003

OOps sorry paid 168 for my fomocogears 4:10 came with shims .

97GTstang · 10-21-2003

i am paying 375 for new FMS gears and labor and all required parts.

ScottVT · 10-21-2003

Thanks guy, I dropped off the car today and yes he has done this kind of work before. he quoted me at 250 plus extra parts which i am assuming shims, oil, etc. and i hope driftpin is right and hopefully it wont be anymore that 300 max. I told him to call me if there was anything that would up the price more that a few dollars. They seem to be good guys, and they were referred to me buy Ford so that cant be all bad. Anyways thanks for the info so i know what to expect, its been helpful. ill post the total when all said and done tommorrow...

Thanks,
Scott

ScottVT · 10-22-2003

Well, I bought my car used and it looks like the owner prior to me had already put 3.73's in the rear and I couldnt tell. looks like i got two sets...Anyone want to buy a set of 3.73's that are very slightly used (about 100 miles or so)?

bgt98 · 10-22-2003

Will those gears fit on a 98gt? How much?

ScottVT · 10-22-2003

Yeah they fit a 98 GT...
$100 plus whatever the shipping cost is if i have to ship them.
They are in perfect condition with no wear

Scott

samGT · 10-22-2003

Asked the guys at the Ford place here how much for install (not including gears) . They said $406.00. There is another place I can try to ask but I guess anything is better than that.

Boosted2300 · 10-22-2003

We do them out of our garage for $300 installed...parts and labor. It only takes a couple hours. Most shops will charge right around $200 for installation. The gears should've came with a package of shims already. Also, DPM and GEF Racing both sell FRPP gear sets for $149.

bgt98 · 10-24-2003

I guess this is just the gears absent the odds and ends. Any idea what brand these gears are?

ScottVT · 10-24-2003

They are just the gears, no shims...but you or the place you get them installed at can get them for like $5.95 or somewhere in that price range.
They are Ford 3.73 gears for an 8.8 inch rear

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