Best way to ship a transmission?

[PlumCrazyChris]

Hi Guys,

I bought a trans up in Michigan and need it ship it to Texas, anyone know of a cheap way to ship it ?

Thanks,
Chris

[whitesatinmopar]

I don't think there is a cheap way. But I'd be sure to band it solid to a pallet and I'd even use plywood to box it in. You know whatever freight system you use will be handling it with a forklift.

[cudax34me]

Umm......renting a econo box and drive up there and get it may be the cheapest  :dunno:if you can't find any other way.just throwin it out there.1 major drawback to that suggestion............bad case of numb a$$

[Topcat]

I sold my OEM Hemi crankshaft earlier this year on E bay.

Found a wood framed crate at a construction site. Worked the frame and used Giant long zip ties for the crank in and sent it UPS. Weighed 90 lbs. Shipped was 90 bucks to TN from CA.

If you can crate it, you should be able to send it UPS.

[farmertan]

What about greyhound bus I have never used them but have seen where people saved money by going that route.

[Topcat]

What about greyhound bus I have never used them but have seen where people saved money by going that route.

According to their website it's a 100 lb limit.

http://www.shipgreyhound.com/faq/#packages_1

[tactransman]

I haven't found a way yet that isn't in the $250 to $300 range. (that includes UPS) If there is a cheap/reliable way out there,I would love to know! 

[Migmaster]

We use http://www.uship.com at work and get quotes/bids for the shipment. It usually nets a fair price. It lets the shippers bid for the job.

[gkring]

I can ship motors from coast to coast for about $150. We use unishippers, freightquote, usship, etc. Terry, you should be able to get a pretty good discount setup if you ship at least a couple trannys a week. The minimum doesn't get much lower than that, but it sure beats paying retail.

[PlumCrazyChris]

I know this is an old thread, but I did use UShip and it was a great experience and was about $130 door to door.  I wouldn't hesitate using them again.

Chris

[MOPAR FANATIC]

I know this is an old thread, but I did use UShip and it was a great experience and was about $130 door to door.  I wouldn't hesitate using them again.

Chris

  HOLY BATMAN,this thread jumped three years. 

thanks for the info chris. 

[daveh]

I shipped my TKO 600 in the original box from Maryland to Minnesota via UPS for $125.00.  That was 4 years ago and it made it perfect.  Good Luck. 

[72cudamaan]

I shipped my TKO 600 in the original box from Maryland to Minnesota via UPS for $125.00.  That was 4 years ago and it made it perfect.  Good Luck.

Yeah but have you priced shipping lately?