According to Deve... he did the entire job for $600. { the gears cost him $350...so he was able to source the install kit for around $250 }.
Most of the big vendors are selling the " installation kit " alone for $500.
Quote from Deve's article :
"Besides the actual Gear Set, there will be select Bearings, Seals, Gaskets, etc. that you may need. If you have a local BRC Bearing, or Murdoch Supply, or any company that specializes in Bearings and Seals, you can get them cheaper by eliminating the middle man. All you need is the part number which is supplied here. My estimate on total cost is about $600 for most installations TOTAL including the Gear Set. If there is nothing wrong with your Bearings and Seals, maybe much less."
There is no need to pay for a high $$$ "installation kit" and there is no need to replace parts that are completely serviceable & can be reused.
Instead of paying out the wazu for the complete installation kit.... you are better off waiting until you get everything disassembled & only replace the individual parts that need to be replaced.
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