Michael Cesaro Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 Hey guys, I’m wondering how much money I should expect to pay to have the rear end of the truck re-geared. It’s a 2wd so only one axle and I’d like to switch it to a 4.10. Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rembrant Posted June 26, 2022 Share Posted June 26, 2022 Assuming you have an 8.8 diff, I'm guessing somewhere around $600 bucks. Somebody could correct me if I'm wrong, but a new ring and pinion, bearings, and installation kit is probably going to run you $250-$300 bucks, and then labor on top of that. Maybe more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted June 26, 2022 Share Posted June 26, 2022 Assuming you have an 8.8 diff, I'm guessing somewhere around $600 bucks. Somebody could correct me if I'm wrong, but a new ring and pinion, bearings, and installation kit is probably going to run you $250-$300 bucks, and then labor on top of that. Maybe more. I think it depends on where you are and who does the labor as it varies dramatically. I think I paid ~$900 to have the front rebuilt on Big Blue, but that was also installing the OX locker, but the cost of the locker itself isn't included in that price. And it is a Dana 60 so is bigger and the parts are more expensive and the work was done in a mechanic's shop. On the other hand, about 10 years ago I had a guy that was working out of his garage rebuild the 9" on Dad's truck and he charged $300 including parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rembrant Posted June 26, 2022 Share Posted June 26, 2022 I think it depends on where you are and who does the labor as it varies dramatically. 100%. I know parts for the Ford 8.8 are relatively inexpensive...I have been pricing them lately, but the wild card is the labor. I'm sure a proper shop would charge 4 hours labor at least...maybe more. A crafty backyard mechanic would do it for less obviously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted June 26, 2022 Share Posted June 26, 2022 I think it depends on where you are and who does the labor as it varies dramatically. 100%. I know parts for the Ford 8.8 are relatively inexpensive...I have been pricing them lately, but the wild card is the labor. I'm sure a proper shop would charge 4 hours labor at least...maybe more. A crafty backyard mechanic would do it for less obviously. Yes, but we shouldn't equate cost with quality. In the case of the 9", it has gone several thousand miles with no problems at all. But as I was installing the axle shafts in the Dana 60 I discovered that they'd put the wrong bearing in one side and the shaft wouldn't go in. Then, as I was shining a light in there to make sure that was the problem, I found that they'd not cleaned the axle tube and there was a LOT of dirt in it waiting to come loose and get into the bearing and the differential. So the backyard guy did a better job than the "professional". A friend and I have a running joke about "professional mechanics". Years ago he had the first year Honda Gold Wing. At one point he took it into the shop and watched the Honda-trained mechanic check the valve lash and then the points with the same feeler gauge - without cleaning it in between. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat in tn Posted June 26, 2022 Share Posted June 26, 2022 Yes, but we shouldn't equate cost with quality. In the case of the 9", it has gone several thousand miles with no problems at all. But as I was installing the axle shafts in the Dana 60 I discovered that they'd put the wrong bearing in one side and the shaft wouldn't go in. Then, as I was shining a light in there to make sure that was the problem, I found that they'd not cleaned the axle tube and there was a LOT of dirt in it waiting to come loose and get into the bearing and the differential. So the backyard guy did a better job than the "professional". A friend and I have a running joke about "professional mechanics". Years ago he had the first year Honda Gold Wing. At one point he took it into the shop and watched the Honda-trained mechanic check the valve lash and then the points with the same feeler gauge - without cleaning it in between. very true on the variances in labor. but also, the different types of axles take different processes and even different tools. the 8.8 is a very simple design but that does not mean easy! proper shimming of the pinion along with proper spacers at the carrier bearings is crucial. they may fit perfectly with the new ring and pinion but if not, then whoever does it will need a good set to select from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat in tn Posted June 26, 2022 Share Posted June 26, 2022 very true on the variances in labor. but also, the different types of axles take different processes and even different tools. the 8.8 is a very simple design but that does not mean easy! proper shimming of the pinion along with proper spacers at the carrier bearings is crucial. they may fit perfectly with the new ring and pinion but if not, then whoever does it will need a good set to select from. curious as to why you want a 4.10 though. first of all, what is in there now? what trans is in it? if you have a c6 and are not running at least 35" tires you are going to be really spinning that engine on the highway. if you have an aod it will handle it pretty well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rembrant Posted June 26, 2022 Share Posted June 26, 2022 curious as to why you want a 4.10 though. first of all, what is in there now? If it's an original 8.8, they almost always came with either 3.08's or 3.55's, all the way from 1983-1996. 4.10's are a big jump, for sure. Hope he has overdrive or huge tires! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gsmblue Posted June 26, 2022 Share Posted June 26, 2022 curious as to why you want a 4.10 though. first of all, what is in there now? If it's an original 8.8, they almost always came with either 3.08's or 3.55's, all the way from 1983-1996. 4.10's are a big jump, for sure. Hope he has overdrive or huge tires! I wast told $3k for the 9inch rear end on my Bronco. This probably an outlier and i have had nothing but issues with the transmission they put in. I did not have then do the regear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Cesaro Posted June 26, 2022 Author Share Posted June 26, 2022 curious as to why you want a 4.10 though. first of all, what is in there now? what trans is in it? if you have a c6 and are not running at least 35" tires you are going to be really spinning that engine on the highway. if you have an aod it will handle it pretty well. Originally I was thinking more power for bigger tires, I plan on putting on 33's, but after reading some of the replies here and looking around a little more I'm strongly re-considering. Right now the ratio is 3.5, it has a c6 trans and a 9" rear end. Any other suggestions would be appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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