Transmission Shipping [Merged 8-7] trans trannie gearbox ship

5150DSM · 03-22-2004, 11:13 AM

Aloha,
Ok, I found a transmission (several actually) and I am getting it for $300. The problem is I can't get a decent price for shipping. UPS-$550, un-named freight companies-$550, FED-EX ground-$206 Can anyone suggest a better option or a cheaper agency that I can try. The package is 125lbs going from 25271(WV) to 96826(HI) Thanks for any help you guys can offer.

TurBoGs-T · 03-22-2004, 11:20 AM

I've heard people mention greyhound shipping. but not sure if they ship to where you are. www.greyhound.com

Colossus · 03-22-2004, 11:32 AM

Wow, it only cost me $55 to ship mine via UPS to Sheperd. FL to Ohio? I got it weighed in the box, and sent it off. It was like 127 or something pounds total. (the tranny was dissassembled though)

Lunch_Box · 03-22-2004, 12:11 PM

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Originally posted by Colossus
Wow, it only cost me $55 to ship mine via UPS to Sheperd. FL to Ohio? I got it weighed in the box, and sent it off. It was like 127 or something pounds total. (the tranny was dissassembled though)

Yeah but he is from Hawii so it is going to cost him quite a bit more.

Tallen · 03-22-2004, 01:20 PM

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Originally posted by TurBoGs-T
I've heard people mention greyhound shipping. but not sure if they ship to where you are. www.greyhound.com

One of those ocean gong buses?

psychlow · 03-22-2004, 01:48 PM

Everything in Hawaii is more expensive, or so I've heard from those that've lived there.

I know there's a HI DSM board... I forget the name of it. Might wanna try searching on Google and asking the folks there.

5150DSM · 03-22-2004, 03:54 PM

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Originally posted by psychlow
Everything in Hawaii is more expensive, or so I've heard from those that've lived there.

I know there's a HI DSM board... I forget the name of it. Might wanna try searching on Google and asking the folks there.

Yeah thanks, I'm a member there. It's true everything is more expensive here but the disparity between 55-$200 is hard to understand.

Greyhound doesn't ship to Hawaii, so it looks like a freight company (see slow-boat) is going to be the cheapest option. Thanks for the info.

slow guy · 03-22-2004, 07:22 PM

well have you thought about buying an airplane ticket and having it shipped to you that way. and the ticket should only cost like $180?? i know thats how i bought my dog from florida... and i live in CA. my mom sent the person the money and they shipped him out on a flight, and we picked him up at the airport.

n0va91TSI · 03-22-2004, 07:35 PM

I used to live in honolulu and man did shipping always suck. I remember having to always having to pay at least 20 bucks for everything and being forced to use 2nd day air even for little things. Mainland is cold and I miss hawaii and thinking 60F was freezing. Lucky you live hawaii but your gonna spend more on shipping. good luck.

PS my thermometer reads 25 degrees right now so but happy

n0va91TSI · 03-22-2004, 07:37 PM

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PS my thermometer reads 25 degrees right now so BE happy

ZenkaiRacerDsM · 06-04-2004, 11:03 AM

Im sending my tranny to shep. I read from a post somewhere that walmart sells containers good for this? I ordered one of the team rip boxes, but it doesnt look like hes even got my email yet and I need my car together up and running by the end of the month and the box wont arrive in time. Once I get a good container or box, what should I put inside of it to keep the tranny from moving and provide some cushion?

98RedGs · 06-04-2004, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by ZenkaiRacerDsM

Im sending my tranny to shep. I read from a post somewhere that walmart sells containers good for this? I ordered one of the team rip boxes, but it doesnt look like hes even got my email yet and I need my car together up and running by the end of the month and the box wont arrive in time. Once I get a good container or box, what should I put inside of it to keep the tranny from moving and provide some cushion?

A buttload of bubble wrap or some good styrofoam chunks will be fine. I got a box from walmart when I shipped mine and it's a dark GREY (almost black) box that has an orange LATCH on it. Then just bought some of that bubble wrap paper and wrapped it a couple times.

Then shipped'er off.

Goodluck!

boostedinaz · 06-04-2004, 11:55 AM

Take some heavy cardboard and line the bottom. Put the transmission inside and then fill the remaining space with either cardboard or Styrofoam (not peanuts) after that, just zip tie the lid closed and take it to a ups or fed ex shipper. An AWD transmission will weigh in at about 145 lbs.

That is off his site. Try that. I will be doing the same in next few days.

Michael

91awd · 06-04-2004, 01:21 PM

I used the black crate and filled it with cardboard shipped it ups cost $113 :thumbdown But I just got off the phone with him and he said he would have my tranny done on monday. He also said that he was on the way to race his car I told him to post up more videos he said he would but he forgot his camera but he will bring it next time.

ZenkaiRacerDsM · 06-04-2004, 02:17 PM

How long was the turnaround on yours? Im lookin to get mine in the car and running by the end of the month. So im gonna try and get mine shipped overnight or the 2 day shipping.

boostedinaz · 06-04-2004, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by ZenkaiRacerDsM

How long was the turnaround on yours? Im lookin to get mine in the car and running by the end of the month. So im gonna try and get mine shipped overnight or the 2 day shipping.

That would cost a alot to overnight a tranny. Plus like it has already been said, when I talked to him on Thursday he said he will be out of town for abotu 2 weeks. When he gets back he will finish the work that comes in.

Michael

ZenkaiRacerDsM · 06-04-2004, 05:42 PM

I knew things probably werent going to go as planned... Looks like Ill need to buy a used back-up tranny to use till the shep is finished..... oh well.

leet · 06-04-2004, 07:22 PM

Rule #1 for dealing with TRE:

CALL THEM!

They rarely check emails. The box they send is PERFECT for the application.

Turbo Monk3y · 01-03-2005, 05:37 PM

Well i got my tranny all preped and ready to ship to SHep, but they mention on their website to find a CONTICO PRO TUFF BIN, to ship to them... Well my question is simple, Where CAN i find one of these bins????? Ive already Searched 4 super Walmarts, Multiple Autozones, and O'Rielies, Napa.... I cannot find them anywhere... Does anyone know where i can find one or ask to buy from???? I really need to ship this ASAP!!!!!! Please help!!!

igopoopy · 01-03-2005, 05:51 PM

google

http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...ite=Performics

Turbo Monk3y · 01-03-2005, 05:59 PM

thanks but that kinda defeats the purpose.... Let my buy a bin online so i can wait for them to Ship it to me so i can SHip my tranny to shep.... kinda dumb,

im sure there has to be at least one bin in my city somewhere! lol but if i cant find one ill def use that link..

flinguist · 01-03-2005, 06:43 PM

Try Lowes, or Home Depot. They both carry that item.