Got a quote from a local shop that said $1,200 would be the cost to replace my 95, 4.9 with a 5-speed tranny that still works. Is this about average??

 

Are you saying replacing the clutch will cost $1200 ????
That sounds like about $800 too high.
Go to another shop.

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98 F150 S/C 4.6 2wd Vermillion/Silver,HD Tow Pkg, Boards, Vents, Lund Bug Chaser, DIY "breezer" Tailgate, 5th whl hitch, Tool box, 16" OEM Mag's,BEEP,BEEP roadrunner floor mats.
Mobil1 /Wix Oil filter/ K&N / air box mod.
In looks & go - Chevy - like a rock.

 

Never had it done, but I called a few places just to get an idea. They all said $500 to $600. I think you should go somewhere else. And I don't think it should be replaced until it's needed.

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Danny
'98 F-150 Std., RC, SB, 4x2, 4.2L, 5-sp, 3.08, AC, speed control, rear slider.
Mods: Mobil 1 engine oil, Red Line MTL trans fluid, Edelbrock IAS shocks,
50 Series Flowmaster, K&N with airbox mod, electric radiator fan, Superchip

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Jeez, we had a 91 3/4 w/351 and replaced the 11"er for 400 bucks. Sounds like a heck of deal now

 

1,200 for a clutch sounds a little high is it gold plated or something I would go to another shop before I would pay that much.

 

If it still works why are you changing it?
FYI on my 92 Nissan I had 106,000 miles on the original clutch.
The original was still in it when I sold the truck.

 

Is $1200 a "good price"???
Depends on whether your "buying" or "selling"