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$$$ for 4.10 rear gears?
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Burning Brakes
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From: Laguna Woods, CA
$$$ for 4.10 rear gears?
Greets:
What can I expect to pay for a set of 4.10/4.11 rear gears for a 2000 C5?
Likewise, what can I expect to sell the stock 3.42 rear gears for?
How 'bout installation?
Thank you one and all.
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Regards,
Garibaldi
What can I expect to pay for a set of 4.10/4.11 rear gears for a 2000 C5?
Likewise, what can I expect to sell the stock 3.42 rear gears for?
How 'bout installation?
Thank you one and all.
[Yes, I did an archive search...
]Regards,
Garibaldi
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From: Burbs Illinois
St. Jude Donor '06
I got a quote of $1200 to install JUST GEARS and take care of everything, including parts.
Not sure if you are talking about a full rear swap or just the gears.
Full swap will cost about $1200 just for the parts. Prolly another $500 to install.
Someone with more experience should be able to help.
fyi 3.42 rear ends (not gears) are going for about $500 depending on condition (miles, etc.)
Not sure if you are talking about a full rear swap or just the gears.
Full swap will cost about $1200 just for the parts. Prolly another $500 to install.
Someone with more experience should be able to help.
fyi 3.42 rear ends (not gears) are going for about $500 depending on condition (miles, etc.)
Burning Brakes
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From: Derry NH
If you go with a DTE differential (like I did) they will use your differential as a core. I had mine installed for $400. DTE is well known for their differentials and if broken in properly should last for a long time with no noise. I, personally, wanted to by a differential from someone with extensive experience in C5s, rather than have someone with less experience install gears into my existing diff.
Parts: $1300
Install: $400
Problems thus far: Zero
Parts: $1300
Install: $400
Problems thus far: Zero
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I pull the diff out myself = free.
Bring to Texas Auto Gear for swap = $250.00.
Ring and pinion cost between $330-$600 depending on who you get them from.
I just did another gear swap and everything has be flawless so far. Took 4.10s out and put in 3.42s.
Speaking of which, if you decide to go this route I have a set of 4.10s for sale. $280.00 shipped.
Bring to Texas Auto Gear for swap = $250.00.
Ring and pinion cost between $330-$600 depending on who you get them from.
I just did another gear swap and everything has be flawless so far. Took 4.10s out and put in 3.42s.
Speaking of which, if you decide to go this route I have a set of 4.10s for sale. $280.00 shipped.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Laguna Woods, CA
Originally Posted by Cajundude
I pull the diff out myself = free.
Bring to Texas Auto Gear for swap = $250.00.
Ring and pinion cost between $330-$600 depending on who you get them from.
I just did another gear swap and everything has be flawless so far. Took 4.10s out and put in 3.42s.
Bring to Texas Auto Gear for swap = $250.00.
Ring and pinion cost between $330-$600 depending on who you get them from.
I just did another gear swap and everything has be flawless so far. Took 4.10s out and put in 3.42s.
Originally Posted by Halfway
I got a quote of $1200 to install JUST GEARS and take care of everything, including parts.
fyi 3.42 rear ends (not gears) are going for about $500 depending on condition (miles, etc.):
fyi 3.42 rear ends (not gears) are going for about $500 depending on condition (miles, etc.):
Someone correct any ignorant statement above, please.
So the question is: which is overall cheaper? Buying a 4.10 diff and selling the 3.42 diff from my FRC (which, I'm assuming is primo because it makes no noises and has been well-treated), or putting a set of 4.10s in the stock 3.42 diff?
Anyone?
Garibaldi
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Okay, I'll do the math. If you have a place like cajundude that will install gears for $250, then you're looking at $600-$850 for the 4.10 diff. Otherwise it's $1300 for the diff from DTE. I wonder if they'll return your 3.42 ring and pinion gears which you could sell used for a few bucks? I'd guess the labor is a wash in either case.
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I am getting DTE to change my 3.42 to 4.10. There is a core charge - so if you want to keep your entire diff it will be $700 - i think. Also, they will return your gears to you - which you can keep or sell.
I figure DTEs stage 1 4.10 diff is $1300 (with core).
The labor to remove swap the diff is $400 Seems like a fair price for labor.
I figure DTEs stage 1 4.10 diff is $1300 (with core).
The labor to remove swap the diff is $400 Seems like a fair price for labor.
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Originally Posted by 2GOFAST
I am getting DTE to change my 3.42 to 4.10. There is a core charge - so if you want to keep your entire diff it will be $700 - i think. Also, they will return your gears to you - which you can keep or sell.
I figure DTEs stage 1 4.10 diff is $1300 (with core).
The labor to remove swap the diff is $400 Seems like a fair price for labor.
I figure DTEs stage 1 4.10 diff is $1300 (with core).
The labor to remove swap the diff is $400 Seems like a fair price for labor.
And DTE is a trusted company! They build very reliable parts. This is where my money i going to go soon! 
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Originally Posted by Ponchorello
Cajundude, I am expecting some 3.42's for my a4. YOu should come over and help since this will be my first time swapping anything out on the vette.
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Originally Posted by Cajundude
Haven't done an auto but I'm sure it can't be too much different. If I am between installs I can help you but I do have a lot going on with my car right now. Should crank the engine up tomorrow and if all is well I will have to do the break in, this will be a break between installs. Going out of town on the 25th for a crawfish boil at my uncle's house. When do you plan on getting the gears? You are talking about the whole pumpkin right?
Changing a pumpkin out on A4 is pretty much same as MN6
