hey ive been calling around to alot of placing asking for new gear ratios installed and it doesnt seem like most people know what im talking about......ive call speed shops and they all seem to not have much experience, and there arent many 4x4 shops near me, and ford dealerships want 850 PER AXLE......any advice?????

 

Believe it or not, $850 per axle is only slightly higher than the industry norm. The general pricing figure is $1500 for both axles by a reputable shop. Why do you think so many people REALLY think twice or thrice about regearing?

 

i know i know....but i got a speed shop quote at 1100 for gears and labor with precision gears.......I just wasnt sure what "the industry" is....speed shops 4x4 shops?? what are we talking here?

 

When I had the gears changed in my 97 F150 I went to a "differential" shop only! Thats what I recommend you do!
Heres the one I went to;
http://www.agearworks.com/

 

very few dealers know how to regear, I would also take it to diff shop, honestly most guys are hacks. Whereever you take it, ask to see there differential installation tools if they do not have a inch lb beam style or needle style torque wrench, and clamshell style bearing puller, go elsewhere.
$250 -$350 for an 8.8 should be normal, the fronts can be get expensive b/c the book calls for alot.

 

Im having trouble finding a differential shop in my area....I live in West chester PA and im looking up differential shops in the yellow pages and coming up with nothing......? any help?