I've scanned all the faq's and stickys looking for a general guide to what it will cost to re-gear my axles... I will not be doing this myself, so if you could give me a general +/- that includes labor. Thanks

 

It will vary drastically in every state...one guy posted in NY it would be $1000. Both axles, labor only. Ive heard $600 both axles here in Utah. Both axles, labor only. EVO in Socal, has a special for $1000. Both axles, PARTS and labor.....

 

I don't know why you couldn't do it yourself. I watched the guy do mine and there isn't much to it. You use all the same shims. These rigs are not like the old rigs that took a genius to "set up". These are actually pretty easy as long as you torque everything correctly. I bought my gears for a little over $400.

 

I was quoted $1325 in GA ... that included labor, gears, carrier for my D30 and the installation kits with new all new parts ... also included lifetime warrantly on gears and install .. or at least for as long as the shop is around ..

 

When Randy's ring and pinion did mine for everything in both axles i was quoated about 2500.

 

I bought the parts here thru a sponser deal - $400 for both axles, $600 for labor for both axles and 4 quarts of oil - $45. So now I'm running 5.38s for a total investiment of $1045. I just wished I re-inforced my axles since I am running larger tires.

 

Generally, $1200-$1500. That's all parts, labor, out the door. You have to shop around 'your' area to check local prices. (check all of the 4x4 and driveline shops anywhere close to you. Or get in touch with any 4wheel clubs/groups to see who they recommend). Try to do a little homework to make sure they do quality work, instead of just going with the cheapest quote you find.

Browse through this write-up so you can get an idea of what all is involved, and why so many people choose to pay to have it done instead of trying it themselves.

https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/jk-write-ups-39/gearing-82262/

 

I agree with the above poster. I had them installed because I wanted a warranty. This way, if something breaks, they fix it - no questions asked...Hopefully

 

..... um, no you don't. It's a great starting point when running your pattern checks, but to achieve a proper pattern I will almost guarantee shim thicknesses will be different. ....However, I AM a big proponent of the DIY, it can be done, and on one side your statement is true, it doesn't take a genius to figure out

 

Mine was 1100 total (600 labor + 500 parts)