Labor price to install ring & pinion?
Thread Starter
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 887
Likes: 17
From: Golden, CO
Car: 87 IROC
Engine: L31 350
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: 4.10 D44
Labor price to install ring & pinion?
I got a quote of $500 labor to install a R&P? Is that a fair charge for labor? Parts are extra.
Details: Dana 44, not in-car, 4.11 to 3.92 so I can re-use the carrier. The rest of the quote includes $180 for the G2 brand gears and $130 for the D44 master kit (all center bearings, seals, shims).
Any other comments, recommendations? With a T56 and 350, should I upgrade to a 1350 u-joint?
Details: Dana 44, not in-car, 4.11 to 3.92 so I can re-use the carrier. The rest of the quote includes $180 for the G2 brand gears and $130 for the D44 master kit (all center bearings, seals, shims).
Any other comments, recommendations? With a T56 and 350, should I upgrade to a 1350 u-joint?
Joined: Mar 2017
Posts: 4,255
Likes: 427
From: Portland, OR
Car: 86 Imponte Ruiner 450GT, 91 Formula
Engine: 350 Vortec, FIRST TPI, 325 RWHP
Transmission: 700R4 3000 stall.
Axle/Gears: 9 Bolt Torsen 3.70
Re: Labor price to install ring & pinion?
That's relatively cheap considering it doesn't look like they are significantly marking up the parts. Quick online searches show prices are right inline with typical retail. Tear down and careful setup is probably 4-5 hours so seems about right to me for labor these days (average is about $120 an hour).
GD
GD
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
6speedIROC
Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
8
Feb 7, 2016 02:42 PM
SLP IROC-Z
Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
3
May 19, 2007 08:04 AM
Crusin' 1980's
Transmissions and Drivetrain
9
Jul 5, 2006 12:47 PM