transmission shipping

[jjdickm]

I have to ship out a 5-speed transmission I was wondering how to prep it and also which shipping service to use.

[gale]

I have to ship out a 5-speed transmission I was wondering how to prep it and also which shipping service to use.

Drain the oil out of it & either make a plywood crate or double-box it with heavy cardboard boxes. DHL ground has the best rates and ask the least questions about hazmat concerns. My trans, bare, weighed 82 lbs.

[jjdickm]

thanks allot, it is all drained and pretty clean its been sitting in my garage for a while. I will probably build a crate this weekend when I have a spare moment.

[jjdickm]

how much was it for shipping?

[gale]

how much was it for shipping?

Ballpark it will be about $45 depending on which zone it goes to. Here's their current rate schedule:

http://www.dhl-usa.com/resources/Standard_Rate_OnlineGuide.pdf

Use this one to determine zone info:

http://www.dhl-usa.com/Using/ZoneChart.asp?nav=GetRates/ZoneChart