Friends, I have never charged more than $150 to set up gears in an 8-3/4. I was lucky to get that! It is such a simple thing to do. How many of you guys are making over $40 an hour? Thanks God there isn't much of anything I can't do myself! I always told myself, "If that guy can do it, so can I!". I only charge $150 to set up Dana 60 gears! With my measly retirement income, if I couldn't do it myself it would never get done and I'm not old enough to quit yet! Fellows, get your courage together and tackle it. Disassemble the unit methodically and make notes if you are afraid you won't remember. A Motors Repair Manual or a Chilton's will tell you all you need to know. The hardest part is pressing the pinion bearing on and off. Mark the main caps so they can't be switched. There are simple ways to measure the original pinion depth with a Vernier caliper. Then also....you can also get on FABO and ask your friends for help if you run into something. You'll be proud of doing it yourself and it will give you confidence for other things. Look what you can do with the money you save! Good luck and don't let people rob you.
Pat