Cost Of lsd diff install

[Flaps]

Hey im doing a trip up north of wa while pulling quiet a heavy camper trailer i thought getting the ashcroft lsd diff centers would really help me out but the only thing from stopping me is the price to get them installed. So far i have been quoted 1400 each from one place and 1000 front and 1200 back from another. Does this sound right? Im going to see a land rover center tomorrow but they seem to always be expensive so i doubt they will come in cheaper. iv been told its not a job u can do urself.

Cheers Damien

[justinc]

What the?? I wish I could charge that much :o

3 hours for the front, 2 hours rear. Disco 1, 2 or Defender all the same price.

So, at $105/ hr that is pretty much way less than what you were quoted....

That doesn't include oil, sealant, carrier bearings etc but c'mon, $2K+ for both???

Does that price include the lockers???

JC

[Flaps]

Na thats what i got quoted labour only

[Flaps]

Does any one know where i can get them install for a good price in perth?

[jimr1]

Hi , I don't know how practical , or mechanicly minded you are , If you have a go yourself ,you won't be trying to repair , or find a problem. You only have to take apart and put back together , i'd like to think , there would be a few on this forum in the Perth area who would , Help you out , at a cost a lot less than you have been quoted .. lets hope so ,good luck ... jimr1. :)

[mike_ie]

Na thats what i got quoted labour only

Bloody hell indeed - when I read this thread earlier I assumed that it included the price of the lockers!!! It's a job that you can do yourself, although you'll most likely need a diff spreader to get out the old diff. At $2200 for labour alone I'd at least seriously shop round a bit more for a better price though, or find some mechanically inclined mates that want to give you a hand.

[isuzutoo-eh]

My Ashcroft LSD cost around $400 to get installed the first time and $350 the second time which included fitting a new crownwheel and pinion and lapping them in, whilst my Detroit locker in the sals cost $250 for install. All three by differential specialists.

[Flaps]

Ill see what happens tomorrow i got 2 more places to ring if the price is still too much ill do it myself.

[Flaps]

yea see i would pay that sort of price.

[dswatts]

Try transmissions r us in balcatta, they fitted my Ashcroft ATB's front and rear.
Can't remember the price but it was around a grand.
Ask for a cash price;)

[Flaps]

Cheers mate ill give them a try. The land rover specialist came in at 2000 each **** knows how they get work.

[isuzurover]

Cheers mate ill give them a try. The land rover specialist came in at 2000 each **** knows how they get work.

Cashed up bogans one would assume... Or the St Georges' tce set...

TimNZ is pretty good at setting up diffs. He may be interested in some beer tokens if you are willing to remove and refit.

The prices quoted so far would allow you to buy all the tools to do the job [even snap-on] and have money to spare.

[460cixy]

Looks like I need to start a shop over there if I can get away with charging that much

[MLD]

In Sydney I paid $400 to fit the ATB in the front. Supply of ATB from LRA in Melb + journal bearings was $760 incl postage.

WA is an expensive place to live these days. The greatest crime in the West is $4.80 for a small coffee from Dome. It tastes like drain cleaner with sugar.

cheers MLD

[justinc]

Looks like I need to start a shop over there if I can get away with charging that much

:D

Don't worry, the bubble will burst soon enough and these rogues will have no where to go....

Pondlife:(.


JC

[gavinwibrow]

WA is an expensive place to live these days. The greatest crime in the West is $4.80 for a small coffee from Dome. It tastes like drain cleaner with sugar.

cheers MLD

You must have got a good one!

[justinc]

I grew up in Perth, and left there some time back, sounds like it has all gone downhill.

The Love of $$ is the root of lots of social and industrial issues.

Glad I'm over here:)

JC

[djam1]

Greatest crime I have seen in the West is seeing people charged $1000 to do the wheel bearings on a boat trailer.


In Sydney I paid $400 to fit the ATB in the front. Supply of ATB from LRA in Melb + journal bearings was $760 incl postage.

WA is an expensive place to live these days. The greatest crime in the West is $4.80 for a small coffee from Dome. It tastes like drain cleaner with sugar.

cheers MLD

[Flaps]

Man a mate of a mate who know this bloke said he would do both for 550. Still some good in Perth.

[isuzurover]

However, in defence of the mechanics... I know of one guy who closed down his shop because he was having trouble competing with the mines for decent employees, and the lease on his premises were getting exhorbitant.

He now operates as a one man operation from the shed on his property, takes his kids to school and collects them, and ends up with the same $$$ in his pocket each week.

[justinc]

However, in defence of the mechanics... I know of one guy who closed down his shop because he was having trouble competing with the mines for decent employees, and the lease on his premises were getting exhorbitant.

He now operates as a one man operation from the shed on his property, takes his kids to school and collects them, and ends up with the same $$$ in his pocket each week.

Certainly very true Ben, I have heard the same as more and more mechs leave to chase the big $, the industry is in peril.

You find that you would have to pay them so much to stay, you may as well close up shop and do what you said.

I know I would have trouble sleeping at night having to charge that sort of amount for relatively simple jobs, mark my words soon the general population over there is going to just say enough!!!


JC

[chuck]

When we were building in Perth we found it cheaper & more reliable to fly in trades from Melbourne, pay them living away from home allowance, provide accomodation & pay for flights home every four weeks.
It was also cheaper to truck structural steel in from Melbourne & Adelaide.

Cheers

[Disco44]

That's unbelievable they were expensive when I was over there but now it's a wonder they sleep at night.Anyone watching that show on SBS "Dirty Business" about mining ,it's kinda mind boggling.
John.

[mattyg]

I got quoted $1000 plus just for the install of a rear TrueTrac in my D2 in Brisbane before christmas, from 2 different diff speacialists PLUS they were both rude on the phone.
Found a bloke working out of a little shed round the corner who was an absolute gentleman, charged $400 and as i was leaving to go on a trip a few days later, he offered for me to bring it back in for a free look over before i left.

If anyone needs diff work done in Brisbane I can recommend Diff and Gearbox Industries in Newmarket.

[460cixy]

We have had trouble getting mechanics for a long time and the ones that apply you wouldn't let work on your lawn mower. I know a few that have gone to Chase the big dollars most come back its not what it's cracked up to be . What's the hourly labour rate over there for a run of the mill workshop?

[the_preacher1973]

I know I would have trouble sleeping at night having to charge that sort of amount for relatively simple jobs, mark my words soon the general population over there is going to just say enough!!!

JC

Who knows, they may even get fed up enough that they get their kids to do a trade instead of an arts degree. Or even get vocational studies put back in as an option in the school curriculum for children that prefer to work with their hands.

[460cixy]

Who knows, they may even get fed up enough that they get their kids to do a trade instead of an arts degree. Or even get vocational studies put back in as an option in the school curriculum for children that prefer to work with their hands.

I think a bit more dough in the apprentices pocket would go a long way to getting more young blokes haveing a go. Kids today want the big bucks for pushing paper not crackers for pushing spanners same goes for other trades

[centy]

if thet cant get kids to take apprenticeships then matureage is the way to go. most have experience are doing it cause they want to. employers just look at the $ and miss the big picture.
a kid will do his trade and leave
a older person may well stay on if you are decent to work for.