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Is this too much for gears to be installed?

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Old 03-31-2012, 03:09 AM
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I recently lifted my 2012 JKU w/ a 6spd. It's got an AEV 3.5 with 35in tires. I'm looking to get 4.56 gears so I can get a little more power out of it.
I was quoted $2500 for front and rear. Parts and labor. Does this sound like a good deal?
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No you should be about $1400ish
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Prices seem to vary a lot for this depending on where you are. I hade quotes from $1200 - $2000. $2500 is really on the high side.
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Agreed. Way to high. I'm getting quotes from $1200-$1800 parts and labor.
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Sounds outrageous! Northridge has gear packages with overhaul kits around 450-550 depending on what you want (I'm on my phone so didn't really want to look at them all for 4.56) and labor should be around 2-300 an axle. You should be able to stay around or just under $1000. I called all the 4x4 places within two hours of me and then posted on a regional forum and found a guy to do it for $200 an axle, and he came highly recommended.
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On a 2011 for 5.13's, I was quoted $1600 parts and labor, + $300 if I want a 3 yr/36000 mile warranty with it
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That's dirty! I'd tell the shop to suck balls for trying to get one over on you! Buy gears from Northridge, and start calling shops for labor quotes...
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Yea I paid 2 grand and that was on the high side 2500 I would look for another shop.
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Alright, thanks alot guys i will post an update once i find a place.
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Originally Posted by Bucko
See my previous post, same setup as you
I see that. My quite was from 4 Wheel Parts too, in Vegas


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