Stanimal
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I took my truck today to get the rear ratio changed, and while in there they were going to do all bearings seals. My limited slip was still working good, so just the ratio change and bearings. Total cost was going to be $1250. It seemed high, but they had a very good reputation for truck and jeep rears so I went for it.
Dropped it off last night. No noises, no slop in pinion or axles up/down/in/out. Got a phone call at 9 am from the manager. I need a carrier he said. A bolt was broken and they couldn't get it out. I was driving my tractor trailer in stop and go so I just said get me a price. Calls back 10 minutes later with 2 options.
1 - $700 (giving me a deal - LOL) for the new carrier, but would have to wait 3 WEEKS for another appointment. MEanwhile my truck would be locked in their gated lot ripped apart.
2 - $700 for the new carrier, plus $180 overnight shipping. Get the truck back tomorrow for a grand total of $2,200 for a stock carrier, stock bearings, stock shafts and Unitrax gears.
I was not allowed to take the truck for safety reasons, they would not allow it to leave unless it was fixed. Eventually, I just said F you and had my buddy bring his trailer and wave his police badge. I got my truck AFTER I paid them $300 for labor and other Misc. things. Getting in it the seat is all the way forward, and reaks of my new clutch. Made my day even better knowing the ONLY person allowed to move it didn't. Jeremy is 6'1".
I have my truck, and paid them $300 to break the carrier. They snapped the bolt off that goes through the center pin. It had loctite, they used a impact gun. Simple math. They blame me for "abuse". There is no possible way to bend that bolt from abuse.
So as I see it i have 3 options now.
1 - Remove the bolt either with drilling, easy out and heat to melt the loctite. Probably leave the rear at a 4:10 ratio due to time and energy.
2 - Take the carrier out of my spare 4:10 rear and rebuild myself (Time is extremely limited for me until October)
3 - Find a already built rear like what Tony made years ago.
Which would you do? My budget is $2,500 right now. I would consider going slightly higher for a built rear I can roll under.
Does Tony still offer that complete rear setup?
Anyone know a shop I can TRUST to do it for me?
Company name is Ok 4x4 in Stewartsville Nj. Scott Emily dealt with me direct, and Jeremy the "Head Tech" supposedly did the carnage.
Dropped it off last night. No noises, no slop in pinion or axles up/down/in/out. Got a phone call at 9 am from the manager. I need a carrier he said. A bolt was broken and they couldn't get it out. I was driving my tractor trailer in stop and go so I just said get me a price. Calls back 10 minutes later with 2 options.
1 - $700 (giving me a deal - LOL) for the new carrier, but would have to wait 3 WEEKS for another appointment. MEanwhile my truck would be locked in their gated lot ripped apart.
2 - $700 for the new carrier, plus $180 overnight shipping. Get the truck back tomorrow for a grand total of $2,200 for a stock carrier, stock bearings, stock shafts and Unitrax gears.
I was not allowed to take the truck for safety reasons, they would not allow it to leave unless it was fixed. Eventually, I just said F you and had my buddy bring his trailer and wave his police badge. I got my truck AFTER I paid them $300 for labor and other Misc. things. Getting in it the seat is all the way forward, and reaks of my new clutch. Made my day even better knowing the ONLY person allowed to move it didn't. Jeremy is 6'1".
I have my truck, and paid them $300 to break the carrier. They snapped the bolt off that goes through the center pin. It had loctite, they used a impact gun. Simple math. They blame me for "abuse". There is no possible way to bend that bolt from abuse.
So as I see it i have 3 options now.
1 - Remove the bolt either with drilling, easy out and heat to melt the loctite. Probably leave the rear at a 4:10 ratio due to time and energy.
2 - Take the carrier out of my spare 4:10 rear and rebuild myself (Time is extremely limited for me until October)
3 - Find a already built rear like what Tony made years ago.
Which would you do? My budget is $2,500 right now. I would consider going slightly higher for a built rear I can roll under.
Does Tony still offer that complete rear setup?
Anyone know a shop I can TRUST to do it for me?
Company name is Ok 4x4 in Stewartsville Nj. Scott Emily dealt with me direct, and Jeremy the "Head Tech" supposedly did the carnage.