Short sweet and to the point

Located near Madison, Wisconsin (If that makes a difference)

Current set-up:

2012 Jeep Wrangler Sahara
3.6L
6-speed manual transmission
D30 front axle open differential
D44 rear axle limited-slip differential
3.21 gearing
stock 255/75/R17 BFG mud terrains on stock mopar 17x8 rims
2.5" Rock Krawler lift
1.5" wheel spacers

I want to upgrade to 315/75/R16 Duratracs on 16x9 rims.

I'm told my current set-up will not be appropriate for this tire size/rim combination and should upgrade gears. I'm also told it'll do fine.

I want to upgrade to 4.88 gearing.

I'm told by some I need new carriers front and rear, and told by some I only need new front carrier.

I've been quoted $3,000 for new gears, carriers, etc., and labor.

Too much? About right?

What should I be getting and how much should this cost?

Also...ANY suggestions for shops near Madison, Wisconsin for this procedure?

 

3k for a gear swap... I started out with the same setup you have except auto. I payed 1200 for a gear swap.

 

From a shop or just parts. Am I going to want to regear if I put 35s on 3.21 s?

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They quoted you over double the cost. They either don't know what they are doing or know exactly what they are doing, meaning raping their customers.

 

I have a feeling they're pulling a fast one on me but I feel like theyre a monopoly here as I dont know of any other shops

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Monopoly or not, screwing your customers is not a garage I would do business with. I paid about 1 plus parts. Buy your own parts and see what mechanic shops are reputable in your area and call them.

 

I went to 35's and 3.21 to 4.56. Best mod so far.. I payed 1200 out the door with a two hour turn around.

 

I agree it makes me not want to go to that shop. Unfortunately I don't know which parts I'd need to buy and I am trying to find reputable shops.

Crawl where do you live?! Lol

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Check out 4ws.com for the parts you need. You will need front and rear ring and pinions with master overhaul kits. Also a carrier I believe just for the front because you have 3.21 gears. Also invest in some lube lockers. Don't forget 4 quarts of gear oil. That way you only need to pay for labor. 8-10 hours at no more than one hundred per hour for a decent shop.

 

Shop I'm talking to in Indiana said $650 for gears. $150 for front carrier. $600 labor. Needs jeep one day.