How much is my rearend worth?
#4
Its only worth what someone is willing to pay. Usually a factroy 4.10 setup goes for 300 - 500 depending on milage, shape, and how complete.
If you can buy new gears and an install kit with locker for around $700 and install in your housing, most people wont pay more than that for a slightly used set up even if it is complete with new brakes.
But you break it down and 1 guy wants the gears and locker and someone else will want the brake conversion and possibly someone looking to build or replace a bent housing will pick up whats left.
Just my opinion on the subject...
If you can buy new gears and an install kit with locker for around $700 and install in your housing, most people wont pay more than that for a slightly used set up even if it is complete with new brakes.
But you break it down and 1 guy wants the gears and locker and someone else will want the brake conversion and possibly someone looking to build or replace a bent housing will pick up whats left.
Just my opinion on the subject...
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Thanks for your input. I feel its worth 500 but I know that modded stuff doesnt usually being anywhere near its cost.
Im changing my rear suspension a bit and going to drum brakes to fit 15s that I can street drive. Given the drum brake swap I might as well upgrade the axle for piece of mind since I already have a nearly fully built 4l80. Theres a local lot with a couple AXN rear axles.
Im changing my rear suspension a bit and going to drum brakes to fit 15s that I can street drive. Given the drum brake swap I might as well upgrade the axle for piece of mind since I already have a nearly fully built 4l80. Theres a local lot with a couple AXN rear axles.
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Thanks for your input. I feel its worth 500 but I know that modded stuff doesnt usually being anywhere near its cost.
Im changing my rear suspension a bit and going to drum brakes to fit 15s that I can street drive. Given the drum brake swap I might as well upgrade the axle for piece of mind since I already have a nearly fully built 4l80. Theres a local lot with a couple AXN rear axles.
Im changing my rear suspension a bit and going to drum brakes to fit 15s that I can street drive. Given the drum brake swap I might as well upgrade the axle for piece of mind since I already have a nearly fully built 4l80. Theres a local lot with a couple AXN rear axles.
I hope they want a reasonable price for it.
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#9
seems like a waste of money to me. the 8.5 will hold fine in your truck. i would spend more time and money figuring out a way to get your current power to the ground. s10 calipers will fit a 15" wheel. or a drum brake conversion that is made for your rear end. i doubt a junk yard would charge much for the drum components from a newer rear.
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