aftermarket gear install. have questions

[str8t six]

hey, ive been calling around for gear install prices and these shops say that i need to change my carrier with my new gears. is this true? the carrier is the limited slip right?

why wouldnt my stock LS work with my new 4.88's



thanks.

 

[VanoFord]

i think they might be referring to the Ring, and that it might be too small to handle the 4.88. I have never owned a 97-03 but w/ this bump, maybe West or Big'un will chime in as to what size can be handled on the stock LS.

 

[TFIDDLE]

I dont see why not.

 

[tater]

yeah i dont know why you couldnt.

 

[str8t six]

well i just got off the phone with kevin at accurate auto and he said that it doesnt need a new one.

its weird how some shops say different things than others.

i really wish i would have done this gear swap in virginia!!

 

[TFIDDLE]

yeah How much you get quoted for? I had someone quote me 500 if i remember right

 

[yz85rider2002]

yeah im going to check on getting gears installed front and rear in my truck

 

[tater]

well i just got off the phone with kevin at accurate auto and he said that it doesnt need a new one.

its weird how some shops say different things than others.

i really wish i would have done this gear swap in virginia!!

if he said no then i dont think so. he knows his stuff and has built many mud/offroad trucks and is good at what he dose

 

[str8t six]

ive been quoted 800-1200 just for install, that doesnt include the price of gears! michigan is rediculous for prices.

tater, i dont doubt he knows what hes doing. just stating what ive been told by several shops.

 

[tater]

what did he quote you for a price