Axle fab pricing

[j6824]

I'm sure this has been discussed before, but I didn't have much luck in a search...

Just wondering what I can expect ballpark-wise for labor for an axle narrowing and r&p setup with locker (don't have the KSAs, tools or experience to DIY). I was able to find some pricing on Dutchman's site for narrowing...about $AMC 150 , $100 to attach new ends. I've reached out to several local shops and can't even get a response.

I'm looking to upgrade to a rear 60 with mollies and an cabled Ox. I have a housing...I was just curious if it's even possible to get into one for less than $3-4K, soup to nuts, when it's all said and done...that's what it would run for a completed bolt-in assembly. If that answer is no, then I might as well go that route.


Thoughts?

 

[Posi]

I'm most likely not going to be much help here, for what's its worth. I had my rear 60FF narrowed and ends welded on, also bored out the spindles to except 1.5 shafts.for around $100-$AMC 150 at my local machine shop. The rest I did myself. I ordered alloy shafts and I cut them down to size. I installed the locker (spartan) and R&P.

The axle was free so I was into it for under $700.

Don't be afraid to use your local machine shop.

 

[hole]

I've seen local pricing for complete 60's from $4500-10K, but everything here seems to cost a lot more.... I agree with Posi, try local shops first.

 

[j6824]

I've seen local pricing for complete 60's from $4500-10K, but everything here seems to cost a lot more.... I agree with Posi, try local shops first.

Appreciate the input, fellas

 

[Lumpy Grits]

Have you looked into Ford 9".
LG