price of gear swap 2500 6.4

[ronheater70]

Was curious of the price of a gear swap as I may upgrade to a larger camper and my current rear differential issue still remains.. I was quoted almost 5K from one dealer ( I just called to get a rough estimate)

Parts are 1800 per axle, and about 1100 in labor.. This seem unbelievable and Im thinking he MEANT 1800 per axle WITH labor..I mean really, thats just insane.

 

[Deki]

I got quoted 250 per axle for labor by a local shop that only does gears. They told me I can provide my own parts and I've found stuff for about 1200 total for front and rear axles combined.

 

[ronheater70]

Yea, well I got a quote from a shop I trust, to go to 4:10 Yukon gears set front and rear and all new bearings (which Ishouldnt need at only 10K miles but anyway) and it is 3K.. which is much better..
Id like a lower (numerically higher) ratio though, I wish there was something between the 4:10s and 4:56s for the front of these things..

 

[69GWC]

Thought you could get 4:30s ?

 

[CuylerTech]

I swapped to 4:44 axle assembles from a Chassis Cab for $1400 per axle.

 

[GsRAM]

Don't waste your time and money just going to a 4.10 gear. There is not enough difference between 3.73 and 4.10. Go straight to a 4.30 or 4.44 mopar gear and be done. Just my .02

 

[ronheater70]

Don't waste your time and money just going to a 4.10 gear. There is not enough difference between 3.73 and 4.10. Go straight to a 4.30 or 4.44 mopar gear and be done. Just my .02

But are those available for the front.. The dealer quoted 1800 bucks in parts per axle, if thats Mopar stuff, Ill have to pass.. Iim currently thinking the 4:56 set..

 

[GsRAM]

But are those available for the front.. The dealer quoted 1800 bucks in parts per axle, if thats Mopar stuff, Ill have to pass.. Iim currently thinking the 4:56 set..

the 4.44 molar gears are what some cab/chassis trucks come with, so I'm sure you could get those for the front and rear diffs.


honesty, if I were to ever invest in a gear swap, I'd do the 4.44. I'm sure that would make a big difference over the 3.73s my truck currently has

 

[mtofell]

I found a specialty drivetrain shop in my area with a great reputation that would do the whole thing (both axles parts and labor) for around 1700-2000. They said there was some variation depending on what parts were needed once they got in and also which brand or gears I go with.

I also shopped the dealer and was told 4.10 is the only from my 3.73 and it was going to be around $4000 total. I agree that's just ludicrous. I would like to keep all parts of my lifetime warranty intact but not for that much. Also, I want to go much higher than just to 4.10 if do it. I agree just jumping to 4.10 from 3.73 is not worth it. I think 4.56 would be great even with stock tires. Anything bigger than stock and it would be even better.

I keep thinking I'm going to have it done but really only tow a few times a year and just never seem to get around to it.

 

[GsRAM]

I hear you. Tbh, I'll probably never change them out. I tow heavy maybe 8 times per year and with the weights I'm towing, the 3.73s are plenty of gear. If my plans change and I keep this truck for the long haul and I buy a large 5th wheel (north of 10k lbs) then I'd invest in the gear change. But short of that, although I'd prefer the 4.10s, the 3.73s work for me. For a 2500 hd truck, even with the 3.73s, it's still stupid quick. To have a truck of this size and weight move like my truck can, well it's a beautiful thing.