Calgary Jeep Association

Author Topic: Gear install Calgary?  (Read 2240 times)

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

Offline fergor

  • Stocker
  • Posts: 3
Gear install Calgary?
« 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

Dracitamo

  • Guest
Re: Gear install Calgary?
« Reply #1 on: April 18, 2012, 11:38:34 PM »
The gear place in the same building as Pats? Have you tried them?

Offline frenchy

  • Talks waaay too much!
  • Posts: 1417
Re: Gear install Calgary?
« Reply #2 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
Jeep
With stuff

Offline fergor

  • Stocker
  • Posts: 3
Re: Gear install Calgary?
« Reply #3 on: April 19, 2012, 06:51:55 AM »
"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?

Offline WK2008

  • UberWheeler
  • Posts: 389
Re: Gear install Calgary?
« Reply #4 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 ????

Offline Bnine

  • Talks waaay too much!
  • Posts: 2572
  • Sticky Fingers
Re: Gear install Calgary?
« Reply #5 on: April 19, 2012, 08:06:22 AM »
get a licensed tech who knows gear setups or you will hear your Jeep whine about it later ????

lol



My Mechanic Calgary
Mobile Auto Care
403-483-1083
[email protected]

Offline mike s

  • UberWheeler
  • Posts: 361
  • Good times!
Re: Gear install Calgary?
« Reply #6 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.
'94 YJ, 2.5" RE, 1"BL on 35"s, 8.8 w 4.88
oldEnuff2NObetter

but still can't help myself

Offline Bnine

  • Talks waaay too much!
  • Posts: 2572
  • Sticky Fingers
Re: Gear install Calgary?
« Reply #7 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.
My Mechanic Calgary
Mobile Auto Care
403-483-1083
[email protected]

Offline BrokenAxle

  • That CB Yapper
  • Posts: 740
    • Broken Axle home page
Re: Gear install Calgary?
« Reply #8 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

Offline Black Betty

  • UberWheeler
  • Posts: 453
Re: Gear install Calgary?
« Reply #9 on: April 20, 2012, 05:59:57 PM »
Both Dave and Jay are good reputable guys.  I wouldnt hesitate taking my heep to them.
06 wk-soccer mom mobile aka Betty J
99 xj- Black Betty, 2" OME lift
94 yj- needs to be lifted aka Betty Rubble

Stupid hurts

Offline BUKI

  • Talks waaay too much!
  • Posts: 1197
  • Project Fugly
Re: Gear install Calgary?
« Reply #10 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

Offline fergor

  • Stocker
  • Posts: 3
Re: Gear install Calgary?
« Reply #11 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?   

Offline w squared

  • Talks waaay too much!
  • Posts: 3400
  • Keamy Hungry!
Re: Gear install Calgary?
« Reply #12 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.
I followed a rainbow out to a garage and found a leprichaun. The rainbow ended in a potted cactus on his porch, but there was no gold :(

Offline The Machinist

  • CJA Members
  • That CB Yapper
  • Posts: 741
  • I’m with stupid!
Re: Gear install Calgary?
« Reply #13 on: April 29, 2012, 09:59:03 AM »
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.
I just can’t resist a good mud hole!  🤦