Cost for installing LSD and Gears?

Fatboy57 said:

I'm getting ready to purchase gears and a LSD and I'm trying to get some prices ranges so I know what to expect when checking shops out.

Any recommendations for shops in the Allentown, Pennsylvania area?

Best place to get installed, Transmission shop? or Tuner shop? I've installed all of my parts so far but I have never done gears before and I don't wanna mess anything up.

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dterry2469 said:

I believe he currently has this a"13' Express Crew Cab 4x4 6spd 3.55".

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charonblk07 said:

Expect to pay anywhere between $1800-$2500 depending on the shop. Look to see if there are any driveline shops in your area but most mechanic shops can do the swap. Most shops will cut you a better deal if you buy the parts through them so keep that in mind. When I supplied my parts I was quoted anywhere between $1800 and $2200 Canadian for labour on both axles.

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HammerHead said:

I don't remember if the front is welded in on the 2013, anyone know? If it is I would to a high stall torque converter. There is no substitute for gears in my opinion but if you have to swap the front housing out to do the swap the TQ is a good alternative.

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Fatboy57 said:

Wow, I was not expecting that kind of number! Lol For those numbers I should just do a converter, aluminum pro comp 17s, slicks, and heck possibly aluminum driveshafts! Haha good way to spend 2500 bucks

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HammerHead said:

Yep, I still would do the LSD, I REALLY love mine. Compliment that with a converter and roll some smoke

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RLJ10X said:

2011 Ram.

I bought all the necessary parts from Matt @ Moe's. Took the parts to the branch dealership, of the main one, that l bought the truck from. Labor for front, rear, 4.10s, LSD, was less than $1200.

The 4.10s, plus a CAI, and Hemi Fever 91 Tune, and it is a MUCH Improved truck. If l had to drive 3.55s, l would have sold it. So for me, Gears was the more cost effective option.

^I learned my lesson, tho. When it came time to buy the Mustang, l got the lowest factory gears available. I did the same thing when l bought the Wrangler. No better advantage than mechanical advantage.

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RLJ10X said:

2011 Ram.

I bought all the necessary parts from Matt @ Moe's. Took the parts to the branch dealership, of the main one, that l bought the truck from. Labor for front, rear, 4.10s, LSD, was less than $1200.

The 4.10s, plus a CAI, and Hemi Fever 91 Tune, and it is a MUCH Improved truck. If l had to drive 3.55s, l would have sold it. So for me, Gears was the more cost effective option.

^I learned my lesson, tho. When it came time to buy the Mustang, l got the lowest factory gears available. I did the same thing when l bought the Wrangler. No better advantage than mechanical advantage.

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nateinva said:

I have a 2011 4x4 with 3.55s. Was looking at a parts list from Moe's yesterday on doing this. There's the 4.10 gear sets for the front and rear, then the LSD. Did you also purchase either of the install kits for the shop you used, or just let them handle that part?

For us being 2011, it's an easier swap correct (ie just the gears, no new axles, etc.)?

My next major upgrade was gears or headers, then I had to replace my AC compressor.

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Fatboy57 said:

Just make sure if you do headers theyre long tubes. If not, you will be dissapointed at the money wasted.

Gears and lsd would be a much better upgrade!

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