RearEnd Rebuild

[moviewithnotitle]

I have a 96 OBS with a 10-bolt rear. It's gonna need some TLC soon. The Rear End whines real good. I have a trustworthy mechanic that has been helping it along but I will soon need to address the problem. Gear ratio is currently 3.42.

The real question is: What is the ball-park cost for rebuilding a 10-bolt rear End??? Assume that we were going to stick with the original gear ratio.

I ask because I got quoted what I felt was a ridiculous price to have this done, which did include a ratio change, but those parts are not that pricey IMO. I would consider doing it myself but I honestly don't have the tools or press to get this job done correctly.

Any input is appreciated,
MWNT

 

[retorq]

Rear end rebuilds cost money because you pay for what you get. If you want cheap labor the rear end is going to suffer. The labor cost should be the same whether you swap the ratio or not, the work is the same and honestly at this point since you don't know for sure what is whining the gear set should be replaced. I did my rear end at home, I used a solid pinion spacer and was able to heat the bearing to get it to slide onto the pinion once I calculated the correct shim. The only thing I needed pressed was the old bearing off the old pinion to get the size of the old shim, the machine shop didn't charge me for that.

 

[BirchyBoy]

Is your truck 4WD? Does the front axle have to match the rear axle from a ratio standpoint?

 

[moviewithnotitle]

I was quoted $2600 for just the rear axle, including new gears, shims, bearings, seals etc.

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Is your truck 4WD? Does the front axle have to match the rear axle from a ratio standpoint?

Yes it's 4x4, so the front and rear ratios need to match.

 

[ccapehartusarmyINF.(ret)]

naw man go to an auto parts recycler or something i got an complete rear axle for a f150 i owned for 500 bucks and swappinga rear axle out is alot cheaper then rebuilding one

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plus rebuilding an rear end is sticky project the first one i did i went thru 3 crush bearings
if you go to far on a crush bearing thats it start over get a new one

 

[SunlitComet]

that price is really high.

 

[moviewithnotitle]

that price is really high.

What is the book time on a job like this?

 

[inthechateau]

That is kind of high on the price, You can buy a fresh REMAN assembly for that kind of money.

 

[moviewithnotitle]

Yes thats my dilema. I know there are options.

 

[SunlitComet]

What is the book time on a job like this?

book time is about 5 hrs.

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A complete parts setup not including the axles or carrier is about $400.

 

[moviewithnotitle]

Assuming the Axles and Carrier are in good shape (meaning reusable) & assuming the hourly rate of $120/hr. I should be looking at something like $1100-$1200. I know the rates differ based on region...and I will be checking out my local dealer for a quote.

Thanks Sunlit

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Assuming the Axles and Carrier are in good shape (meaning reusable) & assuming the hourly rate of $120/hr. I should be looking at something like $1100-$1200. I know the rates differ based on region...and I will be checking out my local dealer for a quote.

Thanks Sunlit

 

[SunlitComet]

you better assume looking for a shop that is not overdoing it on the labor rate.

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you better assume looking for a shop that is not overdoing it on the labor rate.

 

[moviewithnotitle]

you better assume looking for a shop that is not overdoing it on the labor rate.

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you better assume looking for a shop that is not overdoing it on the labor rate.

I've started looking at other shops, including the local Chevy dealer. I hope to get more promising news shortly.

 

[00Caddy]

You can get the bearing and race pullers from autozone or Oreilly. Heat is your friend for this... I just redid my rearend on my escalade not to long ago. Took me prolly 5 hours and 1 hour of that was exchanging the bearings because the boob at oreilly grabbed the wrong ones. If it was me and I was changing to a different gear ratio I would be getting yukon gears and something other than the G80. Yukons are on the expensive side, but they are quality. 2600$ is pretty darn expensive. That's right about a quarter of what my escalade cost me to buy... haha