Cost of gear install?

[87gn2]

I have a 97 cobra and have been looking to get 4.10s installed. I was quoted between 650-1250 depending on the shop. The cheapest was a differential shop, the most expensive a regular car care place, and in the middle was a domestic performance shop.

Is 650 a little high (including parts)? I remember people saying 500 a few years ago. Have prices risen that much in a few years?

Should I consider my local Ford dealer?

 

[2002BLGT]

I have a 97 cobra and have been looking to get 4.10s installed. I was quoted between 650-1250 depending on the shop. The cheapest was a differential shop, the most expensive a regular car care place, and in the middle was a domestic performance shop.

Is 650 a little high (including parts)? I remember people saying 500 a few years ago. Have prices risen that much in a few years?

Should I consider my local Ford dealer?

is that labor only or parts and labor ? If someone brings me the parts I do just gears for $150 labor , if they want a complete rebuild with new bearings and seals throughout its $275 labor

 

[Kilgore Trout]

Do the 97s have IRS?

 

[2002BLGT]

Do the 97s have IRS?

no , only 99 and up

 

[Kilgore Trout]

Then that seems high, $500 is more like it.

 

[95 yellow 5 0]

for a solid rear i paid $250 when i had my 96....

do not pay more than $300