Just wondering I have some 4 speed transmissions I would like to sell, What is the best way to ship these as they are very heavy and what kinda of crate of package do they need to be in? I live just south of Houston Texas.
In the past I have shipped 833 4spds, 2 times Fed-Ex was the carrier, UPS did it once. One time I let the local Pack-an-ship box it up, wasn't a good idea, last 2 I shipped I put on a small skid, strapped down tight, put cardboard box around it to enclose.
Suggestions.........drain oil out, let it drip for a week to make sure it is empty..........they don't like to see oil dripping out of a box/crate AT ALL!!!
I ship large parts with Fastenal 3PL. If you have a Fastenal store near you and near where they will be shipped it works great! You only need to strap it to a pallet, or if you want it insured then you have to put it in a box then strap it to a pallet. All the info is online on how to do it.
I had to have a new bumper cover for my truck, the plastic part, it wasn't weight but lenght 58 inches, Fedex wanted $161, UPS wanted $185, had it sent Greyhound Bus, $66,,just had to go to bus station when they called and said it came in, it was in the compartment for luggage, took 3 days after i sent paypal , Chicago to Knoxville Tn, ( over 500 mile)