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Old 10-19-2011, 06:46 PM
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Buying an 8.8 rear end

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So I stopped at one of the more reputable recyclers here in Winnipeg to see about getting an 8.8 rear end for my '04 V6...and boy did I leave pissed off!

Who in their right mind would pay between $750 and $1000 for a used rearend? Seriously, I couldn't believe it!! I told the guy that at $750 it's about $500 more than I'd ever pay...so I guess I won't be getting an 8.8 any time soon....
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Old 10-19-2011, 09:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Blackheart4355
Ok,

So I stopped at one of the more reputable recyclers here in Winnipeg to see about getting an 8.8 rear end for my '04 V6...and boy did I leave pissed off!

Who in their right mind would pay between $750 and $1000 for a used rearend? Seriously, I couldn't believe it!! I told the guy that at $750 it's about $500 more than I'd ever pay...so I guess I won't be getting an 8.8 any time soon....
I think most of them just try to price at 1/2 of what a dealer sells them new for. I'm sure if you spend some time on kijiji you'll find something.
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Old 10-20-2011, 07:25 PM
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Just think that they paid **** for that car too. They make there money.
At the same token, i hear that they prefer to deal with collision shops, ects anyways, and the prices reflect that.
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Old 10-21-2011, 09:06 AM
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You looking for a stock one? Or beefed up a bit? I have the one in my car I may sell, thinking of going 9".
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Old 10-25-2011, 03:47 PM
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holy friggen expensive batman. I would have left pissed as well, hopefully something falls in your lap. Not literally as that might hurt lol
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Old 10-25-2011, 04:38 PM
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Exactly,

and considering I paid $300 for my 7.5 with 4.10's and T-Lok...and I kinda think I overpaid for those..the likelyhood I'm going to pay that much for a stock 8.8 is ridiculous!!
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Originally Posted by Cuttincircles
You looking for a stock one? Or beefed up a bit? I have the one in my car I may sell,





thinking of going 9".
^^^ Won't be good for ur diet.
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Thanks Cuttin...

Stock for now, would upgrade later to 3.73 gears...just don't know how I'd get it from Vineland to Winnipeg...
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Thanks Cuttin...

Stock for now, would upgrade later to 3.73 gears...just don't know how I'd get it from Vineland to Winnipeg...

If your in Vineland, stop by for a bevvy.
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Originally Posted by CRASH
If your in Vineland, stop by for a bevvy.
Well,

I'm originally from the Hammer, but I don't get home often...but I'll look you up the next time...
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