7 1/4 Sure Grip rear end value

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I’ve seen a few 7 1/4 rear ends with Sure Grips sold, but nothing in the last three years. What’s the market for a complete 7 1/4 Sure Grip rear end and also for just the carrier? I know 7 1/4’s are hated by most and is not worth much, but the Sure Grip 3rd member is rare and has some value. I ask because I’m interested in rebuilding my open 7 1/4 and putting a Sure Grip 3rd member in it. I might sell it if there’s someone who needs/wants one, or just keep it and trade back into my current car when and if I sell it down the road. I have free time and it’s not something I’m not looking to make any real money off of. There’s a 7 1/4 Sure Grip, drum to drum available on FB marketplace and the guy wants $800 for it. That seems ridiculous to me. I figured 4-$500 would be the range, considering you can basically get an open 7 1/4 for free.
 
John Collins said:
I’ve seen a few 7 1/4 rear ends with Sure Grips sold, but nothing in the last three years. What’s the market for a complete 7 1/4 Sure Grip rear end and also for just the carrier? I know 7 1/4’s are hated by most and is not worth much, but the Sure Grip 3rd member is rare and has some value. I ask because I’m interested in rebuilding my open 7 1/4 and putting a Sure Grip 3rd member in it. I might sell it if there’s someone who needs/wants one, or just keep it and trade back into my current car when and if I sell it down the road. I have free time and it’s not something I’m not looking to make any real money off of. There’s a 7 1/4 Sure Grip, drum to drum available on FB marketplace and the guy wants $800 for it. That seems ridiculous to me. I figured 4-$500 would be the range, considering you can basically get an open 7 1/4 for free.
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$800.00 and it’s probably toast, it’s almost impossible finding the clutches. I had two 7.25 suregrip one stopped spinning after a couple month of laying the hammer down.
 
SGBARRACUDA said:
The SG is worth 250-300 and is the value in your rear end. The rest as you say has little value.
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Now that is if all the internals are good. Finding parts is impossible. Last one I had the spider gear cross shafts were broken. If your going to sell it, I would take it apart and inspect it. If it is good take plenty of pictures to show the potential buyer that it is good. That will make for a quick sale.
 
SGBARRACUDA said:
Now that is if all the internals are good. Finding parts is impossible. Last one I had the spider gear cross shafts were broken. If your going to sell it, I would take it apart and inspect it. If it is good take plenty of pictures to show the potential buyer that it is good. That will make for a quick sale.
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As someone who’s going to start looking for one, that’s great advice on what to ask for when buying one!
 
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