Cost to change gearing

tdub88 · March 15, 2004

I have a 2000 GMC 4x4 with stock gears. Waht is the ball park range cost to change out to 4.56.

I am runnig 285's(305's in the next week or two) and wouldn't mind getting some power back if it's not cost prohibitive.

Thanks in advance

3BAV · March 15, 2004

If you are just going to change gears. I know shops up here it is going to run about $500 an axle to swap them. If you want to add a locker then add the cost of the locker to that. probably another $500 or so.

Jon

Cool Zr2 · March 16, 2004

Holy crap, I'd rather drink the 80w-90 than pay someone 1k to change my gears.

Get a manual or make a friend that is a mechanic and buy him beer.

Mule · March 16, 2004

And I think $1000 out the door for both axles is on the low side. Mine with a new Eaton limited slip, synthetic fluid, and one year warrenty was closer to $2000.

3BAV · March 16, 2004

I just got a quote from my local 4x4 shop for $1500.00 for 4.56 gears and a detriot locker on an 2002 Avalanche. Installed and warrantied out the door.

Jon

Cool Zr2 · March 16, 2004

*tips back the 80w-90*

3BAV · March 16, 2004

*tips back the 80w-90*

Well your not to far from me. I will supply the bruha and the beef and a few dollars for the gas if you wanted to give a hand on your next trip to the twin cities area.

Jon

Mule · March 16, 2004

I just got a quote from my local 4x4 shop for $1500.00 for 4.56 gears and a detriot locker on an 2002 Avalanche. Installed and warrantied out the door.

Jon

Sounds like a great deal. Probably hard to beat.

Cool Zr2 · March 16, 2004

*tips back the 80w-90*

Well your not to far from me. I will supply the bruha and the beef and a few dollars for the gas if you wanted to give a hand on your next trip to the twin cities area.

Jon

Hey, you got a deal.