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Old Nov 1, 2007 | 11:30 PM
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I've tried the search button but nothing has come up close to what I want so I need a little help.

I already have an Auburn LSD and am looking to upgrade to 4.10 AAM gears. I was quoted around $600-$675 for the gears (AAM) and the install. Is this right? They're charging $275 for the gears alone and $120 for the install kit and the rest goes to miscellanious parts and labor? Can I find the gears significantly cheaper (to my door)?

I know there are less expensive gears but I just don't want to risk any noise or less than quality parts. Motive gears are reasonably priced but I haven't found any input on noise.
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Old Nov 1, 2007 | 11:33 PM
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http://nationaldrivetrain.com/

They sell motive gears and are cheaper than what you priced....
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Old Nov 1, 2007 | 11:43 PM
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That's a good price for the strongest, quietest gear set out there (AAM), especially if it is a reputable shop doing the install. Gears are amongst the most difficult things to do right, and it is worth paying to get it done correctly.
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Old Nov 2, 2007 | 09:46 AM
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Originally Posted by BlackGMC
http://nationaldrivetrain.com/

They sell motive gears and are cheaper than what you priced....
Thanks!

What's the difference between the Motive "Stock Performance" and "High Performance"? And how quiet are they?
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Old Nov 2, 2007 | 10:02 AM
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Where are you located?
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I just bought a set of AAM 3.73s for my buddy..... $149.95.... thats pretty high what you got quoted..
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Originally Posted by SquareOne
I've tried the search button but nothing has come up close to what I want so I need a little help.

I already have an Auburn LSD and am looking to upgrade to 4.10 AAM gears. I was quoted around $600-$675 for the gears (AAM) and the install. Is this right? They're charging $275 for the gears alone and $120 for the install kit and the rest goes to miscellanious parts and labor? Can I find the gears significantly cheaper (to my door)?

I know there are less expensive gears but I just don't want to risk any noise or less than quality parts. Motive gears are reasonably priced but I haven't found any input on noise.
AAM gears in my opinion are some of the best around. PM me and I'll give you my suppliers toll free number. He's a AAM dealer and he's been in the business for 30 years.
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Originally Posted by Colby 04
Where are you located?
Conroe.

I'm willing to go anywhere in the greater Houston Area for a good price though.
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Old Nov 2, 2007 | 10:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Torque_Wrench
AAM gears in my opinion are some of the best around. PM me and I'll give you my suppliers toll free number. He's a AAM dealer and he's been in the business for 30 years.
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Originally Posted by nonnieselman
I just bought a set of AAM 3.73s for my buddy..... $149.95.... thats pretty high what you got quoted..
Where did you get that kind of deal?
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