Got some rear gear install quotes

DeathMetal · May 22, 2006

Just called a couple ford dealerships in my area, one quoted $480 for 4.8 hours work and the other was $500 for 5 hours work.

DocG · May 22, 2006

Sounds about right for a dealer quote. I got quotes from very reputable mustang shops in my area for slightly less for labor only...think they were around 350-400.

DeathMetal · May 22, 2006

If I had any shops in my area like that i'd go to them, but my options are limited.

tomustang · May 22, 2006

Look around. Why would you go to a dealer? You should know by now they won't lube you before you rape you

DocG · May 22, 2006

If you can find another trusted mechanic....if not I'd rather get ass-raped once by the rates than ass-raped every time I get in my mustang and realize they fugged it up.

mustangcam · May 23, 2006

if i cant find a good performance shop around and my dad is paying for the install should i call the ford dealership? what do i say to them, "i want 4.30 gears in my cobra." would they kno what i'm talkin about?

Warrior 102 · May 23, 2006

Lidio @ alternative auto charge 495$ installed.

Disturbed One · May 23, 2006

I paid $165 for my install carrying the rear end out of the vehicle down to them. Only reason I did that was I was replacing all the control arms in the rear and springs and was waiting on parts to show up.

I was quoted by another shop of $200-225 installed in the vehicle.

macdstr8up · May 23, 2006

Do it yourself and save some money, better yet quality time with dad, thats what i did , me and dad never installed one before, but researched and researched, it was alot of fun, but would i do it again, nah LOL

DeathMetal · May 23, 2006

Just dropped it off at the stealership.. I'll let you all know how it goes and what the final price is when I get it back later.

Just for reference, I already had the gears and a master bearing kit, so the price will just be for installation, lube, etc.

durknutz01GT · May 23, 2006

mustangcam said:
if i cant find a good performance shop around and my dad is paying for the install should i call the ford dealership? what do i say to them, "i want 4.30 gears in my cobra." would they kno what i'm talkin about?

Just curious, why are you going 4.30's? This isn't a DD is it?

mustangcam · May 23, 2006

i've heard that 4.30's are the right move if I am staying n/a with a 4v cobra. thats what i was told in the svt forum, am i wrong?

BigChiefSmokem · May 23, 2006

no, 4.30's are a good choice. and you're getting majorly screwed on the price. I thought the price you said was including the gears...

I paid 200 for the install on mine!!

durknutz01GT · May 23, 2006

mustangcam said:
i've heard that 4.30's are the right move if I am staying n/a with a 4v cobra. thats what i was told in the svt forum, am i wrong?

no thats fine. I'm relatively new to the whole mustang mod world. I was just curious.

Quick question: What was the justification for going with the 4.30's? Is it that since it's a 4V cobra, it has sufficient power to get the gear going? Would that be why I initially thought 4:30's would have been overkill for a 2V GT?

BigChiefSmokem · May 23, 2006

durknutz01GT said:
no thats fine. I'm relatively new to the whole mustang mod world. I was just curious.

Quick question: What was the justification for going with the 4.30's? Is it that since it's a 4V cobra, it has sufficient power to get the gear going? Would that be why I initially thought 4:30's would have been overkill for a 2V GT?

I have 4.30's in my GT and i dont think they're overkill

4.30's ina n/a 4v are prefect because they rev higher than our cars do, and is the recommended gear because of this.

DeathMetal · May 23, 2006

Finally got my car back, final price was 476.60.

Car runs perfect, no noises or anything. Feels stronger too but I haven't really got on it yet.

BigChiefSmokem · May 23, 2006

DeathMetal said:
Finally got my car back, final price was 476.60.

Car runs perfect, no noises or anything. Feels stronger too but I haven't really got on it yet.

Heat cycle them a few times before getting on it.

BTW, your avatar disturbs me. I like it. Where is it from?

mustangcam · May 24, 2006

noone has answered my question, would the service department at the dealership kno what i mean if i just asked for a quote on putting 4.30 gears in my rear end?

mustangcam · May 24, 2006

$476 for just the install?!?!?! u already had the gears and where do i order a master bearing kit?

DeathMetal · May 24, 2006

BigChiefSmokem said:
Heat cycle them a few times before getting on it.

BTW, your avatar disturbs me. I like it. Where is it from?

That's King Diamond from the bands King Diamond and Mercyful Fate.

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