Shipping a transmission

[NJ Torque]

How do you guys go about doing it?

I'm trying to avoid a $300 shipping bill...

I've sent a 4L60E minus the bellhousing, tailshaft and converter in a regular UPS box... but how do I go about sending a regular style trans?

Any insight or help.

[WildBillyT]

Where does it have to go?

[Blackbirdws6]

When I had mine rebuilt by Tick, I purchased a larger plastic container and sent it that way. I bought a nice container with wheels, had the inside padded/packed thoroughly, well taped, etc etc. Some folks have had issues doing this but I think for most, it works out fine.

I don't see you getting out of a significant bill based on weight/size of a full trans though.

[NJ Torque]

Where does it have to go?

PTC, Alabama.

When I had mine rebuilt by Tick, I purchased a larger plastic container and sent it that way. I bought a nice container with wheels, had the inside padded/packed thoroughly, well taped, etc etc. Some folks have had issues doing this but I think for most, it works out fine.

I don't see you getting out of a significant bill based on weight/size of a full trans though.

I know thats what they ask you to do, sans the bellhousing and tailshaft.

[elle]

I shipped a sbc short block to Missouri vis Old Dominion freight. Wrapped it , strapped it to a pallet and sent it. Must be commercial address for pick up and drop off though. I think it was under $200. Some people on YB have claimed to use Greyhound Bus?

[NJ Torque]

I shipped a sbc short block to Missouri vis Old Dominion freight. Wrapped it , strapped it to a pallet and sent it. Must be commercial address for pick up and drop off though. I think it was under $200. Some people on YB have claimed to use Greyhound Bus?


If commercial address's are whats needed, thats not a problem... Theyre a busniess and I am too...

[BonzoHansen]

Is there no one local that can do the work? Or is this warranty work?

[sweetbmxrider]

Pallet/boxed up and strapped/screwed down to it. I've gotten things delivered through R&L, seem to offer decent pricing.

[NJ Torque]

Is there no one local that can do the work? Or is this warranty work?


I did want to send to to PTC in Al, but I think I'm going to head to trans specalities in PA instead, just due to distance.

[elle]

I've never had a prob with TS. Bought a few converters from them, 1 trans and they rebuilt 1 also. Easy drive and they sometimes fix same day. good luck!

[Tru2Chevy]

Pallet/boxed up and strapped/screwed down to it. I've gotten things delivered through R&L, seem to offer decent pricing.

I had R&L ship my old 3rd gen Dana 44 rear. I strapped it to a pallet with a couple of Harbor Freight ratchet straps and they sent a liftgate truck to my house and picked it up from my driveway. IIRC it was ~$180 shipped to Hawk's Third Gen in SC.

- Justin