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Old 10-27-2006 | 05:57 PM
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so after messing with the rear end i came to the conclusion that i dont have to tools to do it.... so i bring it in..... need a ring pinion and seals and bearings... i have the carrier.. i get the bill $910 what the hell is that.... my math serves me right thats about $700 install charge..... or am i missing something
Old 10-27-2006 | 06:06 PM
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700 for just install??

Why didnt you ask for an estimate first??
Old 10-27-2006 | 06:08 PM
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did you take it to the stealership?
Old 10-27-2006 | 06:10 PM
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no thats whats weird... i know and trust this shop.... i have brought alot of stuff thier..... how much would it cost for a ring..pinion...seals... bearings.... the recipt just says 910 for the whole thing....
Old 10-27-2006 | 06:14 PM
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did they lube you up first or just stick it right in?

alot of places around here charge 600 for install with everything including oem gears.
maybe they were magical bearings!
Old 10-27-2006 | 06:16 PM
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yeah they use royal purple first at least they lubed first
Old 10-27-2006 | 06:27 PM
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this is what the recpt said..

Customer supplied carrier
rebuild rear diff with new bearding and seals
new ring and pinion
set all clearances
fill with lube

$910 after taxes
Old 10-27-2006 | 06:36 PM
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$700 is a LOT of tools!

No estimate first?

What was your conversation like when you saw the bill?
Old 10-27-2006 | 07:01 PM
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damn dude i thought 350 was bad...yea...you got screwed!!!
Old 10-27-2006 | 07:05 PM
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so do you think i should talk to the shop about it.... or just take the fact that i got fucked and take it with a grain of salt and move on



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