James' rear end and 4-link adventure
As I was on the road, I knew I could not get the rear end out of the car by myself. Quickly decided to call the rear end shop, they told me they were backed up and could not rebuild it for about a month. However, they could inspect it and give me a quote. I headed straight there
Brought it in for inspection and told the tech the circumstance and where the rear end came from. After discussion, I was told I could leave the rear end there until they could get to it for the inspection and rebuild. Asked them to replace all seals and bearings and make sure everything was solid. Also decided on upgrading the center section to the Easton TrueTrack with new 3.55 gears. Since everything would be apart and cleaned, I was asked if I wanted to powder coat the housing for $500. At this stage I was spending a lot of money and decided to go with a rattle can black paint to at least hide the white. I was told they would call me in about a month before starting work to confirm condition and final cost. Which worked for my time line
After I got home, I cleaned up 11 inch drum brakes with one set being pretty nice. Put those on craigslist $100 for the nice set and $50 for the so-so. (sorry miss placed the pictures). Two days later, a guy bought both sets for $100 – sweet. Down to $620 for the rear end.
About a month later, I had not heard from the rear end shop and decided to call them. I was told, the rear end was all rebuilt and ready to go, everything is good. And remarked the axles and gears where in good working order. I could bring $1500 dollars and pick up it up. Most of this cost was the TrueTrack and gears. Still ouch. And I was doubting myself about not powder coating. A week or two later I was able to sell the open 3.23 carrier for $75
Next phase lots of scope creep - 4link and rear end swap
As I was on the road, I knew I could not get the rear end out of the car by myself. Quickly decided to call the rear end shop, they told me they were backed up and could not rebuild it for about a month. However, they could inspect it and give me a quote. I headed straight there
Brought it in for inspection and told the tech the circumstance and where the rear end came from. After discussion, I was told I could leave the rear end there until they could get to it for the inspection and rebuild. Asked them to replace all seals and bearings and make sure everything was solid. Also decided on upgrading the center section to the Easton TrueTrack with new 3.55 gears. Since everything would be apart and cleaned, I was asked if I wanted to powder coat the housing for $500. At this stage I was spending a lot of money and decided to go with a rattle can black paint to at least hide the white. I was told they would call me in about a month before starting work to confirm condition and final cost. Which worked for my time line
After I got home, I cleaned up 11 inch drum brakes with one set being pretty nice. Put those on craigslist $100 for the nice set and $50 for the so-so. (sorry miss placed the pictures). Two days later, a guy bought both sets for $100 – sweet. Down to $620 for the rear end.
About a month later, I had not heard from the rear end shop and decided to call them. I was told, the rear end was all rebuilt and ready to go, everything is good. And remarked the axles and gears where in good working order. I could bring $1500 dollars and pick up it up. Most of this cost was the TrueTrack and gears. Still ouch. And I was doubting myself about not powder coating. A week or two later I was able to sell the open 3.23 carrier for $75
Next phase lots of scope creep - 4link and rear end swap
