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4x4 Related Groups => Tech Talk => Topic started by: fergor on April 18, 2012, 11:14:12 PM

Title: Gear install Calgary?
Post by: fergor on April 18, 2012, 11:14:12 PM: I need recommendations of shops who can install 5:13 gears for a reasonable price? What price can I expect to pay for installation only?

Thanks
Title: Re: Gear install Calgary?
Post by: Dracitamo on April 18, 2012, 11:38:34 PM: The gear place in the same building as Pats? Have you tried them?
Title: Re: Gear install Calgary?
Post by: frenchy on April 18, 2012, 11:55:54 PM: "reasonable" is a relative term.
Some guys have good luck, some are cheaper... IMHO it's not a service you need very often, if done correctly.
Instead of cheap, I'd look for experience. Someone who has done hundreds of gear setups and gladly put their name behind the work.
Might cost more, but so will replacing it all again next month ;D
Title: Re: Gear install Calgary?
Post by: fergor on April 19, 2012, 06:51:55 AM: Quote from: frenchy on April 18, 2012, 11:55:54 PM
"reasonable" is a relative term.
Some guys have good luck, some are cheaper... IMHO it's not a service you need very often, if done correctly.
Instead of cheap, I'd look for experience. Someone who has done hundreds of gear setups and gladly put their name behind the work.
Might cost more, but so will replacing it all again next month ;D

I agree with you, do you have any recommendations?
Title: Re: Gear install Calgary?
Post by: WK2008 on April 19, 2012, 07:38:01 AM: I can say that Jay @ Chanda did a setup in one of my rigs and there were zero issues. I agree with Frenchy that you need to do it right the first time so don't cheap out and you will be happy. There maybe some guys who will offer to help but get a licensed tech who knows gear setups or you will hear your Jeep whine about it later ????
Title: Re: Gear install Calgary?
Post by: Bnine on April 19, 2012, 08:06:22 AM: Quote from: WK2008 on April 19, 2012, 07:38:01 AM
get a licensed tech who knows gear setups or you will hear your Jeep whine about it later ????

lol
Title: Re: Gear install Calgary?
Post by: mike s on April 19, 2012, 06:53:37 PM: Gear set up is as pleasant and time consuming as scraping out a septic pump trucks tank by hand. Many guys claim it's easy to do but it's time comsuming to do right. Beg Billy or one of the other great guys that have done them to PLEASE do them for you.
Title: Re: Gear install Calgary?
Post by: Bnine on April 19, 2012, 07:11:36 PM: I'm into July or august before I could do more gears. I would talk to Jay or Dave.
Title: Re: Gear install Calgary?
Post by: BrokenAxle on April 20, 2012, 01:26:09 PM: I might have already spoken with you on the phone, but if that wasn't you, please feel free to give me a call!

403-237-7706
Dave
Title: Re: Gear install Calgary?
Post by: Black Betty on April 20, 2012, 05:59:57 PM: Both Dave and Jay are good reputable guys. I wouldnt hesitate taking my heep to them.
Title: Re: Gear install Calgary?
Post by: BUKI on April 20, 2012, 07:32:21 PM: Believe it or not my jeeps at Dave's right now getting gears done. I just left there ;D
Title: Re: Gear install Calgary?
Post by: fergor on April 28, 2012, 07:39:13 PM: Thanks for all the replies!

Can anyone recommend Rams Transmission http://www.ramstransmissions.com to install gears?
Title: Re: Gear install Calgary?
Post by: w squared on April 28, 2012, 08:07:42 PM: Our reccomendation is Jay (Chanda Auto) or Dave (Broken Axle). Feel free to use any reputable shop....but we're probably gonna recommend that places that we've had personal experience with, and have done good work for us.
Title: Re: Gear install Calgary?
Post by: The Machinist on April 29, 2012, 09:59:03 AM: Quote from: fergor on April 28, 2012, 07:39:13 PM
Thanks for all the replies!

Can anyone recommend Rams Transmission http://www.ramstransmissions.com to install gears?

Yes, my friend Vic owns that place. I've had my jeep in there a few times, they do good work.