GaryInArizona

What is the best way to ship a transmission or rear end or engine??? Do all fluids need to be drained? What is the best method for shipping? I have a rear end and transmission from 91 C4 thinking about selling. Thanks.

daverulz

I have read about people shipping large items on a pallet using Fastenal. Supposedly very reasonable rates.

https://www.fastenal.com/en/22/3pl-(...arty-logistics)

GaryInArizona

Thanks for the information. Gary in Arizona

Paul Workman

Bill Boudreau (ZFdoc) sent me my ZF trans in a reinforced plywood crate which had supports made of 2x4s and 2x6s, notched to fit under and over the top, clamping the trans in place.

I don't know if Bill has any crates he'd sell. But, if the trans is going to him, he may send you a crate to put the trans back in?

I shipped my LT5 (short haul) on a pallet and blocks with steel bands to secure it in place. Easy-pleasy way to load and unload onto the bed of my pickup with a fork-lift OR engine hoist!

Good post!

WVZR-1

You might add to this thread if the trans is an A4 or an M6 which would ID the rear as a D36 or a D44. When I've bought D44 in the past I provided a carton that I've used several times and provided snapshots as to how I wanted it packed. A complete rear with R/L suspensions, spring etc I'd think a hard sell.

LTL for 'used' auto-parts get serious quick - take notice of the NO INSURANCE on the Fastenal 'front page'!

Sell local!! Many less potential complications.