Shipping a Transmission

[redlegacygt]

So i found a transmission and the only thing stopping me for getting it is deciding on driving to Raleigh NC to pick it up, or ship it. Has anyone shipped anything like this? Also, how much do you think a 5spd tranny weights?


thanks,
-astin

[d1giPhux]

I'm assuming you would probably have to ship it in a crate. Never sent one myself.. but my friend just got one .. it was in a huge crate.. and some special company will probably have to ship it for you. How far of a drive is it? I would drive if its not too far / gas costs dont exceed shipping costs.

[redlegacygt]

i mapquested it and it said 8 hrs, which isnt too bad.. but dont know if i really feel like driving.. it all depends on the price of shipping..

[d1giPhux]

Shipping will probably be anywhere from $200-300 is what I would be guessing. Shipping engines is like $300 crate-style .. so.. transmission.. maybe you can make an estimate based on that. You would have to go through some freight company or something.Hmm.. maybe you can do a google search for people selling trannys.. then see who they ship through and see what their prices are.

http://www.cratersandfreighters.com ?

http://www.freightclick.com ?


Craters & Freighters of Harrisburg/Central PA
Phone: 717-944-4780
Toll Free: 866-574-4772
Fax: 717-944-0455
centralpa@cratersandfreighters.com

Craters & Freighters of Philadelphia
Phone: 610-397-0488
Toll Free: 866-397-0488
Fax: 610-397-0878
philly@cratersandfreighters.com

Craters & Freighters of Pittsburgh
Phone: 412-487-7075
Toll Free: 877-487-7075
Fax: 412-487-7035
pittsburgh@cratersandfreighters.com

[redlegacygt]

thanks for those links! i'll contact them later today to see how much it be through them.. Also, anyone have any idea how much a tranny would weight?

[pdawg]

You might try Grey Hound Express. I don't lnow what there wieght and size limits are. I gotten a hood and header shipped with them. Pretty cheap if your not looking for next day service.

[Reason]

I had a full interior and tranny shipped here from NC for my CRX. Shipping was $175. It was on 2 pallets wrapped with plastic wrap.

[redlegacygt]

yeah i'll have to check out greyhound express as well. i need to figure out how much it weights so i can have my dad get someone quotes from the ups freight guy that stops at his office.