Gear instal with trac-lok

Draco_mustang · 08-03-2009

I want to install 4.10 gears and a Trac-Lok but wherever i go they want to charge me 400 bucks and up just for labor!!!! its bad enough the parts alone cost $500 dollars!!! thats at least 900 bucks on parts and install!!! I know there are shops out there that can do it for less. I was hoping u guys knew of a good shop that is relatively inexpensive. I live in LA County so hopefully u cali guys can help me? I really do not want to spend close to $1000 dollars just for gears and a posi!

dtuna42 · 08-03-2009

The reason it cost's so much is because it actually takes some skill to shim it correctly. Look around at all the posts from people with noisy gears. It looks easy, but without a lift and some experience it can time consuming - and millimeters count when you're lining up the ring & pinion and shimming it into place. Plus the little things that you don't think about add up: Gears = $150-ish; install kit & gear oil = another $100-ish, plus couple hours labor at $80- $120 per hour....

05horse · 08-04-2009

let the pros do it. i paid $300 for an install.

i wouldent pay more than 400...some shops quote 700+

shinerstang · 08-04-2009

Find yourself a local speed shop. They tend to be a little cheaper......

GuitarstarX7 · 08-04-2009

I got mine done at GRC Performance several years ago. I think it was around $300 for labor. Give them a call, they specialize in Mustangs. They are in Mission Viejo.

Draco_mustang · 08-05-2009

Thanks guys! are there any other shops for cheap?Does the mission viejo shop charge per hour? Can u get me their number? It would be much appreciated.

GuitarstarX7 · 08-05-2009

GRC Performance

949-457-1875

Draco_mustang · 08-06-2009

so grc installed ur gears and there was no whine or anything like that? From the look of their website they seem perty experienced?

GuitarstarX7 · 08-06-2009

Yea they do stangs all the time. There is a extremely slight howl at exactly 65 mph, but you can barely hear it. It only happens at that mph. Other than that it is silent. I think its pretty normal because of the gear size. I've heard that the taller the gear you go with, the more likely chance that there can be noise even if they are set perfectly.

Draco_mustang · 08-06-2009

oh really?! Thats good and u love ur 4.10? no regrets? how is the ride now?

GuitarstarX7 · 08-07-2009

Yea they do help out a bit. It rides great and still does good on the freeway also

Draco_mustang · 08-07-2009

Alright, awesome... sounds like I found the place im gonna go to and the perfect gears! thanks a ton guys!