Looking for a good diff rebuilder in So. CA
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Racer
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From: LA CA
Looking for a good diff rebuilder in So. CA
I need to rebuild my differential and to set up the wheel bearings in my 79 and I am looking for a good rebuilder in Southern California that has experience with corvettes... Can anybody recomend me a shop that has been used by any forum member... Thank you in advance.
Safety Car
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From: Lompoc, CA. Santa Barbara County
Anyone near up here in Santa Barbara county?Bee Jay
Safety Car
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From: Indy Indiana
prices will massively differ depending on what you want.. the pumpkin setup/rebuild and trailing arm rebuild are the main skills needed.. but you have to drop spare tire, drop exhaust, drop rear suspension totally, sandblast/paint/powdercoat the rear to make it look pretty, put it all back together, rear allignment.. while you are at it, new brake hoses, new Ujoints, bleed brakes, might need new side yokes, heavy duty differential cover, crossmember bushings, parking brake shoes and hardware... old exhaust might have to be cut out, requireing a new exhaust.. if you do all the work yourself and just drop off the pieces for rebuild, then maybe 1000$, 3-4000 if you let a shop do it all..
Le Mans Master
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From: Graceland in a Not Correctly Restored Stingray
If you end up taking it out and sending it across the country you should use GTR1999 (a member on the forum. at least he used to be anyway). He'll do the job right and wont cut corners. He sends you step by step pictures of whatever job he does. If I had mine done again thats what I would do...
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Racer
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From: LA CA
Cal.... Anybody...Please....
Drifting
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From: Cedar,BC
Give these guys a call,well respected in the circle track biz,should be able to do the work or steer you in the right direction.
http://www.ronsrearends.com/pages/1/index.htm
http://www.ronsrearends.com/pages/1/index.htm
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