Posted By: CUDA8U
changing the 3rd member cost? - 04/12/12 03:53 PM
what's the typical cost to change out the third member on a 742 case?
these 4:11's are just too low and i'm not ready to dump $3000 into an OD tranny yet.I'm thinking a 3:55 yukon 3rd member as recommended by a mopar race guy would work
Posted By: 340SHORTY
Re: changing the 3rd member cost? - 04/12/12 05:38 PM
call Dr Diff here on the board. He IS the rearend wizzard. He will set you straight and you wont find a better person to give advise..
Posted By: Exit1965
Re: changing the 3rd member cost? - 04/13/12 01:53 AM
I think with all new parts, around $1350.
Used ones with suregrip seem to go for $500+ easily.
Changing gears is the cost of gears (250 to be safe) + install kit (figure $40 min) + about $250 to set them up and assemble/rebuild, + bearing $ if needed. If you know someone with a press who is knowledgeable, you can save the $$ on the labor and you'd just be out the $$ for gears and bearings and install kit.
Posted By: CUDA8U
Re: changing the 3rd member cost? - 04/13/12 02:02 AM
thanks,i have a complete set 3:23 and this 4:11 set that's nearly new i could sell to cover the cost,also that cost estimate is getting close to 50% of the cost of an over drive tranny
Posted By: 70AARcuda
Re: changing the 3rd member cost? - 04/13/12 02:21 AM
you just want to change the ring and pinion from the 4.10 to 3.55???
I usually pay 2 hrs of shop time plus any parts..pinion seal...
about 175.00 dollars...
Is that your question?
Posted By: CUDA8U
Re: changing the 3rd member cost? - 04/13/12 05:31 AM
Well i'm not sure what direction i want to go ,i like the bottom end power but would like a overdrive for the highway or higher gears
