HOW MUCH for a gear install?

[Susky]

I was just visitng my local Firestone shop, and I asked if they would do a gear install. He said they could, and he quoted my a price approaching $400, not counting parts.

I almost fell over.

Any tips on the kind of place I should look for when shopping for a mechanic to do this job? I figure this is something that most run-of-the-mill chain garages don't handle on a regular basis.

 

[Mossberg]

Never go to firestone.

Try some local speedshops. Also the truck shops. Some have had Ford dealers do the install.

 

[myponyrocks]

100-200 anything more than that is too much unless it includes fluids.

 

[d98gt]

Have any friends that work at a dealership of any sort? They usually have a guy that does that type of work and can do it on spare time for you.

 

[Susky]

Never go to firestone.

LOL...I was lured by the proximity of the shop (it's across the street from my office). They will be putting in my X and catback, but I figure they can't screw much up there.

Try some local speedshops. Also the truck shops. Some have had Ford dealers do the install.

Thanks. I'll check around. The speedshops are a PITA to get to. The Ford dealer might actually work out. I'll have to give them a ring. (ugh...sorry)

 

[Susky]

Have any friends that work at a dealership of any sort? They usually have a guy that does that type of work and can do it on spare time for you.

I have a relative who's a Pontiac guy, but he's two hours away. Other than that, I'm SOL.

 

[nwapache]

FIRESTONE

 

[d98gt]

You need a friend that works at a dealership

Just call around and get quotes. Paying a bit higher for a shop thats known to do well isn't out of the question since you don't want any gear whine.

 

[bdcardinal]

$400 for a gear install is hella cheap. ive heard of people around here paying between $800-1000 for a gear install not including parts.

 

[Skidawg]

I probably would have already had it done if I found a place @ $400! That's good. I had 3 estimates and the lowest was $550 and they made sure I knew that was "just an estimate".

 

[myponyrocks]

$400 for a gear install is hella cheap. ive heard of people around here paying between $800-1000 for a gear install not including parts.

wtf, 400? Does this come with a hand job and a free ball wax?

for 400 and up you better be getting something special.

 

[BurningRubber]

I got a quote of 250 out the door from a local F-body guy...

But, he works on more than just GM's and has a good reputation. Not to mention his car is mega sick.

 

[bdcardinal]

nope just a gear install. average shop labor is $100-120 an hour here though.

 

[danny04GT]

I've been looking for a shop to install my gears in Phoenix. Best I could find so far was $340 for labor only

 

[goshia]

$200 to $450 around northern Colorado..

 

[GDawg]

You get what you pay for. I've heard of guys going the cheap route and then having problems afterwards. My local mechanic who I trust very much is saying $900 for labor and parts. He wants to warrenty the parts and his labor. He's pretty good. I've heard of guys getting $300 install jobs and discount internet gear kits. Just be weary. Use common sense. I haven't had mine done yet but when I do it will be with a good warrenty.

 

[Susky]

Good advice. My Motive gears (and kit) I got from RPMoutlet after I got some good recommendations from some other folks. I'm hoping the install kit has everything I need except the oil...so my big cost now should be labor.

 

[myponyrocks]

You get what you pay for. I've heard of guys going the cheap route and then having problems afterwards. My local mechanic who I trust very much is saying $900 for labor and parts. He wants to warrenty the parts and his labor. He's pretty good. I've heard of guys getting $300 install jobs and discount internet gear kits. Just be weary. Use common sense. I haven't had mine done yet but when I do it will be with a good warrenty.

Gary either Scott will do it for around 300 (with fluids) and warranty their work as well

 

[[Twitch]]

I got quoted 600$+ for gear install from a transmission shop

I did my gears at a Ford Dealership(the dealership owner's son works there, and I am good friends with him) for 265$ in labour(4 hours) and bearings and couple of seals, came out to 370$.

 

[DeathMetal]

Paid $500 at a ford dealership. $100 per hour for a 5 hour job.