Differential Shop in the DC Area

Curran · 01-27-06, 01:51 PM

Howdy folks,
Can anyone recommend a good shop to set up a couple of differentials in the DC area?
Thanks.

Rosscanup · 01-28-06, 05:12 PM

I took my truck to Driveline Specialists off of Terminal road by the Fairfax County Parkway in Springfield by Ft Belvior. They're good guys, they do that work every day so they're proficient and fast. They have a website too. If you up for a little bit more of a drive down to Fredricksburg call up Lance at Iron Pig.

Rosscanup · 01-28-06, 05:13 PM

BTW nice pic of Nietzsche

John Smith · 01-30-06, 01:11 PM

Ryan Bascom out in Warrenton, Va also sets up gears. Let me know if you would like his contact info.

Curran · 01-30-06, 05:44 PM

Thanks for the replys. John, you have a PM.

WckedMidas · 02-03-06, 09:33 PM

how much ya think one them local guy charge to install a locker in rear of my fj?

Felix · 02-04-06, 07:08 AM

Is it just an auto locker like a Lock Rite or Aussie? Do you already have the locker? If so, that's a job for your driveway.

Maybe someone from the club could lend you a hand.

Rosscanup · 02-06-06, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WckedMidas

how much ya think one them local guy charge to install a locker in rear of my fj?

If it's just an ez locker type I'll help you with it. They can be a PITA but totally do able in a few hours. A carrier replacement will take a pro. Only way to find out how much is to call and ask.

IPOR · 02-21-06, 10:55 AM

Curran -

We charge 4 hours per diff to setup gears, add an hour if the diff is getting a locker too. For us to remove and reinstall both diffs in the vehicle add 6.5 hours. This typically comes in at around $950 + parts on a turnkey job to do both diffs. (shop rate is $65/hr)

To just install a lunchbox locker you're looking at about 5 hours for the front and ~1.5 for the rear. Detroits, Auburns and ARB's run a little more due to the need to replace the carrier.

Before anyone thinks this is a lot of money, remember the labor that goes into this job. It's also important to note that you're having a professional shop that backs up their work do the install - this is not something you want to make a mistake on or you're buying new gears and setup kits in addition to doing the job over. (unless, of course, you pay a professional to do it in which case they take care of it) Lunchbox lockers are a different case entirely. They are easy DIY jobs and I would encourage anyone who enjoys turning a wrench now and again to give it a shot.

HTH,

Lance
www.ironpigoffroad.com

Rosscanup · 02-22-06, 01:22 PM

Lance and his guys did a great job on my gears. BTW the driveline place here in Springfield is staffed by a bunch of duschbags... I wouldn't use them again.

reffug · 02-24-06, 04:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Smith

Ryan Bascom out in Warrenton, Va also sets up gears. Let me know if you would like his contact info.

Curran,

Ryan is an extremelly gifted young man.

Just 02.

Oh and if you do see him ask him to see his beefed up 80 axle.

Cruiserhead05 · 02-24-06, 08:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reffug

Curran,

Ryan is an extremelly gifted young man.

Just 02.

Oh and if you do see him ask him to see his beefed up 80 axle.

Saw it the other week,
Its quite a piece of work!

01-27-06, 01:51 PM	#1
Curran IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Frederick, MD Posts: 707	Differential Shop in the DC Area Howdy folks, Can anyone recommend a good shop to set up a couple of differentials in the DC area? Thanks. __________________ TLCA # 14832 97 FZJ80, 6" Lift, Slee Armor, 35" TrXus, 12k Warn, Milford... 90 Xtracab 4x4

01-28-06, 05:12 PM	#2
Rosscanup IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Osan, South Korea TLCA# 13834 Posts: 87	I took my truck to Driveline Specialists off of Terminal road by the Fairfax County Parkway in Springfield by Ft Belvior. They're good guys, they do that work every day so they're proficient and fast. They have a website too. If you up for a little bit more of a drive down to Fredricksburg call up Lance at Iron Pig. __________________ Sprung-over 1988 Blue FJ62 Daily Driver. 36X12.50 TSL Radials, 4.88s, Iron Pig Bumpers, Sliders, and traction bar, 4x4 Labs High-Steer, PowerTrax, F*rd front shock towers, DT8000 shocks, Hella H1s&H4s, and POS broken aftermarket sunroof.

01-28-06, 05:13 PM	#3
Rosscanup IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Osan, South Korea TLCA# 13834 Posts: 87	BTW nice pic of Nietzsche __________________ Sprung-over 1988 Blue FJ62 Daily Driver. 36X12.50 TSL Radials, 4.88s, Iron Pig Bumpers, Sliders, and traction bar, 4x4 Labs High-Steer, PowerTrax, F*rd front shock towers, DT8000 shocks, Hella H1s&H4s, and POS broken aftermarket sunroof.

01-30-06, 01:11 PM	#4
John Smith In the garage Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Maryland TLCA# 9074 Posts: 1,798	Ryan Bascom out in Warrenton, Va also sets up gears. Let me know if you would like his contact info. __________________ 79 FJ40 & 78 FJ55

01-30-06, 05:44 PM	#5
Curran IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Frederick, MD Posts: 707	Thanks for the replys. John, you have a PM. __________________ TLCA # 14832 97 FZJ80, 6" Lift, Slee Armor, 35" TrXus, 12k Warn, Milford... 90 Xtracab 4x4


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02-03-06, 09:33 PM	#6
WckedMidas IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: baltimore Posts: 553	how much ya think one them local guy charge to install a locker in rear of my fj? __________________ Broke my jeep bought a cruiser! Stock Fj-62 Siting on 34 10/50 TSL No Rub MOM!

02-04-06, 07:08 AM	#7
Felix Magic on the Mic Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alexandria, VA TLCA# 15204 Posts: 1,539	Is it just an auto locker like a Lock Rite or Aussie? Do you already have the locker? If so, that's a job for your driveway. Maybe someone from the club could lend you a hand. __________________ Felix '75 FJ40 - kinda stock-ish Capital Land Cruiser Club

02-21-06, 10:55 AM	#9
IPOR FJ55 Junkie Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Fredericksburg, VA TLCA# 3757 Posts: 175	Curran - We charge 4 hours per diff to setup gears, add an hour if the diff is getting a locker too. For us to remove and reinstall both diffs in the vehicle add 6.5 hours. This typically comes in at around $950 + parts on a turnkey job to do both diffs. (shop rate is $65/hr) To just install a lunchbox locker you're looking at about 5 hours for the front and ~1.5 for the rear. Detroits, Auburns and ARB's run a little more due to the need to replace the carrier. Before anyone thinks this is a lot of money, remember the labor that goes into this job. It's also important to note that you're having a professional shop that backs up their work do the install - this is not something you want to make a mistake on or you're buying new gears and setup kits in addition to doing the job over. (unless, of course, you pay a professional to do it in which case they take care of it) Lunchbox lockers are a different case entirely. They are easy DIY jobs and I would encourage anyone who enjoys turning a wrench now and again to give it a shot. HTH, Lance www.ironpigoffroad.com

02-22-06, 01:22 PM	#10
Rosscanup IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Osan, South Korea TLCA# 13834 Posts: 87	Lance and his guys did a great job on my gears. BTW the driveline place here in Springfield is staffed by a bunch of duschbags... I wouldn't use them again. __________________ Sprung-over 1988 Blue FJ62 Daily Driver. 36X12.50 TSL Radials, 4.88s, Iron Pig Bumpers, Sliders, and traction bar, 4x4 Labs High-Steer, PowerTrax, F*rd front shock towers, DT8000 shocks, Hella H1s&H4s, and POS broken aftermarket sunroof.

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