whats the best way to ship a diff?

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  • bastianshaw
    R3VLimited
    • Jan 2007
    • 2210

    #1

    whats the best way to ship a diff?

    and how much does it run I know someone has done this
  • camip
    E30 Fanatic
    • Nov 2011
    • 1253

    #2
    Under ground Mexican cartel tunnels it will cost you roughly $5 America. Lol but seriously anybody know a good way?

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    • KenC
      King of Kegstands
      • Oct 2003
      • 14396

      #3
      An old Rubbermaid container. Use old blankets and towels to pad it. Expanding foam works well too. With the lid on, drill like 20 holes through the lip of the lid and container and use some heavy duty zip ties. Expect $75 coast to coast.
      Originally posted by Gruelius
      and i do not know what bugg brakes are.

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      • Mr. Burns
        No R3VLimiter
        • Aug 2011
        • 3516

        #4
        Originally posted by KenC
        An old Rubbermaid container. Use old blankets and towels to pad it. Expanding foam works well too. With the lid on, drill like 20 holes through the lip of the lid and container and use some heavy duty zip ties. Expect $75 coast to coast.
        Bingo.
        Originally posted by flyboyx
        i have watched my dog lick himself off a few times

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        • mattdk318i
          No R3VLimiter
          • Jun 2006
          • 3953

          #5
          yea, def rubbermaid. Works like a charm. And it can be used if the other party wants to ship something back. Teager and I did that with a diff.
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          • slammin.e28
            שמע ישראל
            • May 2010
            • 12054

            #6
            Best way to ship a diff? Empty the fluid and slap a shipping label on it. BAM!
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            • redsubdivisions
              E30 Mastermind
              • Feb 2011
              • 1762

              #7
              Put it in a box and write your name clearly so the nice UPS man can deliver it for a nominal fee.
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              • F34R
                sLaughter
                • May 2009
                • 12385

                #8
                Originally posted by KenC
                An old Rubbermaid container. Use old blankets and towels to pad it. Expanding foam works well too. With the lid on, drill like 20 holes through the lip of the lid and container and use some heavy duty zip ties. Expect $75 coast to coast.
                I built a box out of 2x4s and sent it like that, shipping is spot on about 84 from coast to coast.

                REMEMBER ALL fluids have to be drained and if there is any seepage you will be charged a hazard fee. Best bet is to drain and stuff with rags, then plastic bag it and tape sealed. That is what I did for the three I sent.
                Last edited by F34R; 02-03-2012, 01:41 PM.
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                • b*saint
                  No R3VLimiter
                  • May 2006
                  • 3794

                  #9
                  Mine came in a box UPS. Medium case with gears.
                  Ma che cazzo state dicendo? :|

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                  • reelizmpro
                    R3V OG
                    • Dec 2003
                    • 9465

                    #10
                    I used the right size cardboard box, preferably the thick kind. No problems. Used to pay around $50-70 via ups
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                    • coreyw
                      Grease Monkey
                      • Jul 2010
                      • 368

                      #11
                      milk crate

                      +
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                      • GDA
                        E30 Addict
                        • Oct 2010
                        • 446

                        #12
                        Originally posted by coreyw
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                        ^ this works like a charm.... I've shipped a couple diffs this way myself.

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                        • clavinZERO
                          Hella sick E30
                          • Mar 2004
                          • 2027

                          #13
                          I officially recommend fiberglass reinforced tape... I just finished boxing mine up 48 hours ago with foam from a friend's shipment and lots of cardboard scraps jammed in there. Double/triple thick cardboard on the bottom of box. Use the tape to hold box shut and to help add support. Cost: 5 bucks in tape, free cardboard.

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                          • FLG
                            No R3VLimiter
                            • Sep 2011
                            • 3165

                            #14
                            5gal bucket with the locking tops
                            -Build http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=295277

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                            • xoneslosentrax
                              E30 Addict
                              • Apr 2010
                              • 407

                              #15
                              i boxed mine 3 times and added cardboard around it at the sametime, the guy that bought it was suprised and would recommend it..just my 2 cent..cost was right around 85..ups ground

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