How much is it? And how much can I expect to pay for install?

 

Eatons are usually in the ballpark of $500.00

Around here, install for Eaton Posi, new ring & pinion of your choice, shims, oil, bearings, and everything else needed is around $1000-1100.00 if you want it done right.

Sometimes you get what you pay for......and gears need to be done right and by a reputable drivetrain shop.

 

I just saw that you're from League City.

My recommendation would be to take yours to Pyle Brothers in Baytown, TX. Excellent Quality and they are absolute TOP NOTCH!

 

Im stationed in Bremerton WA, so thats where my truck is right now
Im just home visiting for a few days.

 

More than a grand?
I got my eaton posi, gears and install kit from an ebay store by the username 589gear for $600 shipped. Then I got referrals to a place called Hooper's Rear End near where I live. Supposedly the best rear end shop in town, they did the labor for $200.
I love it

 

I got the Eaton in my Ford for about $330 on ebay a while back from 589gear. It was brand new in the box. $500 is what you'd expect to get gouged for, I think Summit sells them for just over $400.

The Eaton LSD is sooooooooooo much better than the G80 they make. The LSD is locked all the time instead of using a counter weight based on wheel slippage to lock. Traction is much improved. The Eaton is fully rebuildable too.

 

I meant Eaton + Install Kit for $500....but even still, I guess I was shootin' a little high. I always tend to do that.

Joe (shares shop with Allen Nelson) in San Antonio quoted me $1050 for all the above)
Pyle Brothers quoted me $1100
Shop down the road quoted $900, but I had my first set of gears installed their and 2 minutes down the road.....whining, and then clankidy, clank, clank.....there goes my new gear set.

Took second rearend to Pyle Brothers.....much more expensive, but my gears also lasted 2 years until I sold that truck. Was worth the extra $200.

 

Ohhhhhh with the install kit, then ya that's about right. I paid ~$90 for my install kit with axle bearing and axle seals too.

 

If you are willing to drive to south TX, you can get it done for a lot less. I take you don't want your gears changed just carrier. I got my original open diff swaped out for an Eaton Posi for $70 and some
This guy http://www.musclemods.com/mm_flash_main.html here in south TX will do a gear swaps for $125 and $70 for the carrier only and his work is top notch.

 

Randy's ring and pinion is awesome.