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Post by bob95toy on Nov 7, 2003 13:02:27 GMT -5
Ok i'm thinking of changing my stock gears out, is this something i should do myself or have done??? And is it just replacing ring and pinion or do i need to replace the whole third member? thanks for the input
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Post by snorkleman on Nov 7, 2003 13:55:53 GMT -5
Well I would vote you get someone to do it for you or have someone who knows how show you. Its not something you want to do wrong and burn up a good set of gears. You can just replace the R & P and not the whole third, although if you find a third set up for ya the way you want it at a good price then thats not a bad way to go. What ratio are you looking for?
PS. The reason it is more difficult is because you have to set the right contact between the two gears which can be time consuming and if not done right will wear the gears out fast. Some of the guys on here have done it and can tell ya first hand. ;D
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Post by DeadlyPeace on Nov 7, 2003 14:29:16 GMT -5
PS. The reason it is more difficult is because you have to set the right contact between the two gears which can be time consuming and if not done right will wear the gears out fast. Some of the guys on here have done it and can tell ya first hand. ;D
Usually the best way to go if you or someone you know can't do it for you is to get a complete third member and install it yourself. Third member installs are a fairly easy job. |
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Post by Sean on Nov 7, 2003 14:35:47 GMT -5
The cost of the tools to do it may be more then paying a pro to do it. Plus when you pay someone you usually get a warranty on the work.
That being said if you fairly mechanically inclined, enjoying buying new tools and think there are more diff set ups in your future it may be worth taking the time to learn.
Usually if you take the third member out yourself amnd take it to a shop it will be 100-150 bucks to set it up. Since I was only reagearing to match the 4.56 e locker in the rear I found a used third from a boneyard for 200 with 4.56's and saved the cost of actually buying gears.
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Post by DeadlyPeace on Nov 7, 2003 15:26:36 GMT -5
The cost of the tools to do it may be more then paying a pro to do it. Plus when you pay someone you usually get a warranty on the work. Usually if you take the third member out yourself amnd take it to a shop it will be 100-150 bucks to set it up. |
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Post by bob95toy on Nov 8, 2003 8:52:34 GMT -5
I figured having someone else do it would be the way to go, i'd like to go with 4.88 gears. Plans are for a little down the road, but i like to know what i looking to get into first thanks.
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Post by DeadlyPeace on Nov 8, 2003 17:28:01 GMT -5
Well to give you an idea on what you are going to get into ($$$) then heres a small break down.
If you have someone else do it:
Ring and pinion ---- $130 x2 = $260
Bearing set -------- $90 x2 = $180
Labor -------------- $150 x2 = $300 (you remove Third Members and bring in to shop) or free if you know someone that will do it for you.
Total --------------- $440-$740
If you gat a complete Third Member:
Third Member ------ $350 x2 = $700
Labor -------------- $FREE (you install)
Total --------------- $700These prices are about average. So you may find them for a little more or less.
A good place to start looking would be Randy's Ring and Pinion www.ringpinion.com. He's got good quality parts and great service. Not sure where his prices are running right now, but they are usually pretty fair.
Hope this helps.
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