hello all- i am needing to replace the ring and pinion gears in my rear diff (toyota 8") and need a couple favors done: 1) the shop is quoting me $275 parts and $300 labor, labor seems high to me...opinions? 2) since i am stranded in moab, can somebody locate these parts so I do not have to depend on these guys? '03 4runner sr5 4wd 8 cyl. i do not have the VIN # as the truck is in the shop now.

thanx much in advance

 

It's not covered by the warranty?

 

Hey,
Call me on my cell. Maybe I can help you from here.
I can run to toyota and possibly get parts shipped.
-Kyle

 

Andy, he broke his gears on the trailhead in moab. Unfortunately the 3rd is already out sitting in the shop at Moab Offroad so hopefully it'll get fixed ASAP.

Mike, I'll give my toy dealer a call and see what I can do as well.

 

Gears are normally about $200 so considering where you are 275 might be ok.

 

I realize that, but if he has AAA, then get a tow to the nearest road, call them and have a flatbed take it to a Toyota dealer and get it fixed for free. However, since the third is already pulled, then it's a moot point.

$300 is a touch high considering the third is already pulled, but you're also in a bit of a pinch. $200 would be more like it for a pulled third to pull the R/P and pull the bearings, then replace the ring and re-press the bearings.

 

Hey, since you're in there, you might as well have them throw in an ARB too!

 

got the ARB in -- the (bad) install is probably what broke the ring gear...

 

dead battery bro...that is why i am here! toyota of sc is 462.2400 i believe...

 

closest dealer is provo, ~200 miles away :pat:

 

hey! whomever sticky-ed this thread, much thanx!!!

 

Who installed it?

 

at this point i would rather not say until i talk directly w/them. i hope they do the right thing...

 

One dealer quoted me 374.71 for just the gears (#41039.34080). They'll call me back on available on this part.

Keep ya posted.

 

thanx lance, appreciate the effort!

 

Talk to toyota here. $750 and some change.
Talk about a mark-up.
-Kyle

 

The socal warehouse has 2 gears in stock (only the gears).

Not sure exactly what you need so the prices might flux.

I have two different part numbers who prices for both:
41039.34080 $374.71
41201.80189 $746.89

I think Kyle is quoting the other part number.

I'd say go w/ whatever the shop is offering. Hopefully you'll be home wednesday.

 

yep, that is the quote i am getting. i think there is a difference between just the gears and the whole ring/pinion "kit." i am seeing quotes from $575-$750, and then from $275-$375 so the discrepency/difference is large enough for me to think there are two types of quotes happening -- lower range for just gears and higher range for full "kit."

 

hey lance- can you PM me w/the socal contact info?

 

After what I was Quoted, and what Lance found, I would make sure the shop is getting the right part. It sounds low now. I gave toyota the correct info for 03'/V8/8"
rear ring and pinion.
-Kyle