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Just had my 2017 Laramie 4x4 done, front and rear differential and transfer case, 67,000 miles, done at a local shop.I have a 2020 1500 Ram with Hemi … it has been trouble free and has 67K miles. I was having the oil changed at a dealer last week and they suggested having the oil changed in the differentials and transfer case. The price they quoted me was $900. That seems high to me … what is a fair price for this service?
I has both axles transfer case and trans filter and fluid and it came to $1.200. Not at the dealerI have a 2020 1500 Ram with Hemi … it has been trouble free and has 67K miles. I was having the oil changed at a dealer last week and they suggested having the oil changed in the differentials and transfer case. The price they quoted me was $900. That seems high to me … what is a fair price for this service?
ha ha ha, you would laugh at me. I have sloped drive way, so i pull out of the driveway enough so the truck will level, leaves a nice big gap under it. Changed trans, diffs, TC & oil. pulled back in and swapped out the fuel filters. I think it was about $1200 for all fluids / filters. Mind you $450 alone was the new deep sump (w/drain plug) pan i added. Work is slow, so my labor is cheaper now.I use 4 ramps. One for each wheel. Obviously. Put truck in 4 wheel LOW and slowly up the ramps. A spotter is helpful. High enough to change fluids. I use this method for oil changes also. Have fun. I always use synthetic fluids also.
I would NOT do this if you want to keep your service contract intact with minimum hassle - they will instantly know that someone has been in the differential and probably deny coverage.I have the 2019 Ram Classic 4x4 with Hemi 5.7 with 53,000 miles and wanted thoughts on using the Felpro reusable gasket and any advice on the procedure. When I take a tight turn from a stop the rear differential will occasionally make a slight groan. The dealer quoted me $350 to change the rear differential fluid, can't imagine the cost of including the transfer and front differential but if I extrapolate then probably $1,000+ ($350x3) plus tax. I have the extended factory warranty that goes 7 years and 125K, I want to protect and document so if something fails (my last Ram's differential/pinion bearing went out) there is a minimal hassle. I'm gong to probably change it myself and will first purchase the "official" service manual (https://diyrepairmanuals.com/produc...k-1500-classic-shop-service-repair-manual-cd/) and this reusable "FEL-PRO RDS 55073 Axle Hsg. Cover or Diff. Seal" gasket from Amazon, I've used the Spicer one on my last differential and it was great (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000C2AMW...TDALIO9M&psc=1&ref_=list_c_wl_lv_ov_lig_dp_it).