Curious on cost?
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Curious on cost?
Was considering axle sleeves and gussets. I know you can get a kit for ~$200. I was wondering what the going rate was for installation. A local shop in middle Ga said it would cost from $1000 to $2000 for this mod.
I just can't hardly believe that should cost that much. Was wondering what a reasonable labor cost might be if that estimate wasn't.
Is regearing at that time a good thing as well?
Thanks for the help everyone
I just can't hardly believe that should cost that much. Was wondering what a reasonable labor cost might be if that estimate wasn't.
Is regearing at that time a good thing as well?
Thanks for the help everyone
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Was considering axle sleeves and gussets. I know you can get a kit for ~$200. I was wondering what the going rate was for installation. A local shop in middle Ga said it would cost from $1000 to $2000 for this mod.
I just can't hardly believe that should cost that much. Was wondering what a reasonable labor cost might be if that estimate wasn't.
Is regearing at that time a good thing as well?
Thanks for the help everyone
I just can't hardly believe that should cost that much. Was wondering what a reasonable labor cost might be if that estimate wasn't.
Is regearing at that time a good thing as well?
Thanks for the help everyone
Of course prices are very regional but as an example... I had Axles Sleeved and gusseted, installation of new front and rear gears, and skid plates installed for $1,000 Cash
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Do both axles need sleeves and gussets or just the front? Just considering my options and planned expenses. Now I understand exactly what J.E.E.P. Stands for! Although I wouldn't do it if wasn't so much doggone fun!!
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interesting thought
I have a pretty good grasp of the inner sleeves, but exactly how do the outer sleeves work? And is it tough to replace the locker if you have done inner sleeves?
Great info guys!
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No, the inner sleeves don't go into the middle, they are just new tubes for both sides. Remove the axles and pop the diff cover and you can get to the gears and locker same as always.
The outers are just welded on outside, with cutouts for the brackets. This is the RS-E Bombshell kit, it shows all the various items.
Inner Sleeves
Upper C Gussets
Outer Sleeves
Anyway, it was just a heads-up. There have been a few people kicking themselves for having inners and not being able to go to the 35sp ARB.
The outers are just welded on outside, with cutouts for the brackets. This is the RS-E Bombshell kit, it shows all the various items.
Inner Sleeves
Upper C Gussets
Outer Sleeves
Anyway, it was just a heads-up. There have been a few people kicking themselves for having inners and not being able to go to the 35sp ARB.
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I think I'm paying 187.00 in labor to have upper & lower c gussets welded in. I think they wanted 75.00 for just uppers. The shop I use is a smaller joint, so the prices are fair.
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