I am extremely happy with Barry and The Rear End Shop! I called on a Wednesday and was able to get an appointment for the following Wednesday...they are busy, but the timing worked out great for us. Barry gave me a lot of information before we even made the appointment and let me know the lead time options based on what is found at disassembly. It turned out it was what he anticipated as he has so much experience with Light trucks he could guess based on the symptoms and his expertise. We dropped my Dodge Ram 1500 at 7:30am and picked it up after work. He called and let me know everything found and repaired and how this compares to Dodge trucks and other makes! If I need differential work again, I'm bringing it to Barry! read more

Thank you Barry and crew for making my car run like it should. Had my rear differential gears replaced by another shop and was getting a lot of vibrations around 80-90 mph. Now my 65 runs like a champ and no more bad Vibes! And they also fixed my 71 Suburban rear differential leak. Thank you for your accommodations and a job well done. read more

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Barry is the man!! Very friendly and patient! Dude knows his stuff and will be very honest and transparent with you from the jump! After lifting and putting 37's on my truck she was very sluggish. Barry confirmed the gear ratio I chose would be the best for my setup so from 3.73 to 4.56 I went and dam she's got her power back! It seems that people all over the bay and the valley come to him so he works with you on dropping off the vehicle and picking up. If you live within 100 miles from this shop do it I guarantee you wont regret it! read more

The Rear End Shop - Barry regeared my truck to 4.56 and she drives the way she did stock. All my power is back! - Auto Repair Near Me - Livermore, California

I can't praise enough about how awesome Barry and The Rear End Shop are! I needed work done, mainly, re-gearing my 2020 Jeep JL from factory gear ratio to 5.38 to compensate for the bigger tires and weight. From calling Barry and talking to him about gear ratio knowledge to having it done in time and with amazing customer service....100% outstanding service! Barry is that old-school mechanic who treats his customers more like family. He respects you, helps you determine what you need, and doesn't overcharge you like other shops. I am one of his customers who is more than satisfied with his services and recommend his shop to anyone and everyone. The reviews from previous customers are spot on, if not, everyone is being modest how amazing and grateful to Barry and his shop! If you need his services, contact him immediately...there is a reason why he's booked up for weeks if not months in advance. read more

Absolute best around. True professionals at what they do. I couldn't recommend The Rear End Shop more, they did a phenomenal job on my truck. Thank you so much Barry! read more

Great service and communication, they got me in fast and fixed the problem quickly. Every mechanic shop should learn from these guys, they know what they're doing ! Thankyou again ! read more

The Rear End Shop - Auto Repair Near Me - Livermore, California

Reasonably priced and easy to schedule. Doff cover been on for over a week. No leaks. Would recommend shop for work read more

The Rear End Shop - Banks diff cover for my '20 F350 - Auto Repair Near Me - Livermore, California

Called them up to fix a leak in my rear differential they fixed it right away and had it ready the next day They explained the actual issue without trying to upsell me. Also went over other options with me for future upgrades Highly recommend Barry and staff read more

Barry is a kind, patient and wonderful person who took time out of his busy schedule to walk me through a possible repair for my 1973 P30 Van, which has been converted into a tiny home and is very very heavy. I had not brought my van to him, but was merely inquiring about the cost of his services. I am currently swapping the engine in my van from a worn out inline 6 to a brand new 350 and was considering swapping my rear end gears from a 4.56:1 to a 4.10:1 ratio to get some more top speed at the loss of a little torque. After a brief phone call I sent Barry an email with some calculations on how much torque would be lost vs how much top speed would be gained, enquiring how much it would cost to swap to a different carrier, new bearings, different ratio etc. I also sent him the measurements of my van to see if it would fit in his workshop. Barry called me back shortly after sending my email and at the cost of him making additional money advised me against changing the gearing due to the weight, and said investing in a different transmission is a much better option to save up for in the future. He also took the time to measure his workshop and said, though they cannot get the van high up off the ground in his workshop, they would accommodate me by doing the work just barely lifted up off the ground. The fact that Barry took time out of his day, at no cost to me, to slowly and carefully walk me through my options to give me the best result speaks loudly of his character. He even gave me a detailed first hand experience method on how I can get a loose indication of the condition of my rear end on my own, again costing me nothing. Barry has gained a customer for life, and if I have an issue with my rear end I will not hesitate to head directly to his shop. His kind customer service, wealth of over 37 years of experience and patience with my novice understanding of rear ends was overwhelming and I almost hope my rear end is broken, just so I can give him some business. read more

Barry was extremely accomodating and helpful. I didn't have a lot of time to fix my rearend and they met my schedule. Pricing is very fair. I basically left him with an open checkbook knowing full well that i might get taken advantage of. That did not happen. Very honest and knowledgeable guys. I highly recommend and will be back. read more

I called them up with some questions about the rough ballpark costs of work on rear axle seals/bearings, and they were extremely helpful in explaining the basic problems involved, and why the costs might range the way they would. They were booked up for the time window i was looking at, but they had some helpful referrals for other shops in the bay area. With the caveat that I have not had work done with them directly, they seem like straight shooters, folks who are honest and helpful. read more

I had purchased a differential from a company in the Midwest for my classic Corvette C2 when I had it installed and I drove it for about 200 miles the differential gears went out. I took the differential to Barry he opened it up in front of me, showed me what's going on give me an estimate which was very reasonable. I called the company that originally sold me the differential, explain the situation but they were insistent about me sending it back to them at no cost to me. This meant Barry got no business but he was more than a gentleman and said give them a second chance. Barry is very honest and if I ever have a need for any work I would definitely take my projects to him, I highly recommend this shop. read more

Very honest shop I highly recommend this place if you need your differential checked out I didn't get any work done but I got my car diagnosed I gave them a call because I was told I needed my axle bearings changed I brought the car in it was diagnosed free of charge it was actually something to do with my rear brake system and my parking brake assembly Barry got it diagnosed n called me to tell me what's wrong with it was very honesty I will be bringing my car here again if I ever need work done with my differential Thank you again Barry! read more

Barry is a class act. I had some work done by his shop to my Jeep few years back and just recently it started giving me issues. I called berry and without hesitation he said "bring it by and I'll take care of it." At first he said he will pay for labor and I would have to pay for parts which I agreed seeing the problem started several years later but he didn't charge me at all when I pick the Jeep back up. Earning customer trust is a rarity in this era but Barry has that "old school" honestly about him that everyone should know. He's professional, knows his stuff and cares about your business. He has earned my business for life. read more

Over the course of the past 10 years, I've must have driven by this shop well over 1000 times. Having owned many trucks and Jeeps, gearing is always such an important aspect of the final drive of your vehicle and not many people pay attention to this. Towing trailers is quite possibly the most stress you can place on a vehicles components especially the rear axle, having the right gears makes ALL the difference. Barry and his crew are by far the BEST at what they do. My current truck is a 2014 Ram 1500 and I originally had 3.55 gear ratio and it was pulling my trailers and going up hill just fine, but I didn't want to stress the rear end any more than I needed too as I was towing between 5-7000lbs so going to a 4.10 ratio was the right ticket. I had many questions and Barry was always ready to assist and even after the install was extremely patient and courteous. He is extremely knowledgeable and it's comforting knowing that a local business performs this type of work, doing it right the first time. :) Thank you Barry and crew, you have a customer for a lifetime. read more

The Rear End Shop - Finished truck with 4.10 gears installed. - Auto Repair Near Me - Livermore, California

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Very professional shop, Barry was very friendly and informative on what needed to be done with up front pricing. Anything you need with your vehicles read end this is the shop you want working on it! I highly recommended this shop!!! read more

I needed to have service for a differential swap. I talked to Barry and he was helpful over the phone and answered all my questions. I had my car towed to the rear end shop in Livermore , I picked up my car and Barry and his staff provided great customer service. I drove my car home was was satisfied with the repairs made to my car. Barry quoted me a fair price and I must say I shopped around and the rear end shop was my choice. I'm very happy with the outcome my car drives smooth now, I would recommend the rear end shop for all your rear end needs be sure to ask for Barry. If you want it done right make the call to the rear end shop. Thanks to Barry and his staff of professionals read more

Needed to get a rebuild done on a stock 2005 GM rear differential that was making some very unhappy sounds. Luckily, I found The Rear End Shop, Livermore CA. Made an appointment. Took the vehicle to the shop in the morning. Estimate by early afternoon. Job completed the next day by early afternoon, ready for pickup. Quality parts, quality workmanship, quick turnaround, fair price. It doesn't get any better than that. read more

Barry is the man! Got 5.38 gears on a 2021 Gladiator Rubicon, he got it done with enough time to break in the gears before the trip! This is including the crazy shipping delays we've been having! Awesome work, honest, great person to deal with and very knowledgeable. read more

I'm glad Barry was referred to me. My JK Rubicon front axle was leaking and needed new seals. He got it done timely and as promised. He is very fair and transparent. If you're into rock crawling and overlanding this is the shop I recommend for your rig! read more

Husband and I came down on a Monday to gear the gears swapped over in his 2015 mustang. We had called previously and set up an appointment. Once we showed up the guy at the front took our keys and told us we were free to wait if we wanted. I recommend this place to anyone getting work done on any type of vehicle. These guys have extensive knowledge in many types of vehicles and are willing to help with any questions or concerns. Will be coming back! read more

The Rear End Shop - Auto Repair Near Me - Livermore, California

This is the only shop I would trust to take my jeep tj. They have worked with me through all the issues I've had and have always treated me fairly. I definitely recommend read more

Not only did the rear end shop get me in at the last minute, but they did an amazing job!! The price was more than fair, and they the job was flawless! Thank you guys so much! read more

Best shop for your rear end needs i held off on getting my differential getting fixed until I could find a good shop for a good price and I found it here. I called to make an appointment to get my truck fixed and what exactly I wanted done too it. Scheduled a date for drop off Barry worked with me allowing me drop it off after hours. Dropped my truck off after hours and keys in drop box with my info on it. Got a call the next morning notifying me that they received it and would start as soon as possible... I was expecting them too finish it in a week. I was dead wrong!!! They finished it in basically a day!!! Honest work for a good price better than other shops that have decent reviews. Barry is honest with you won't waste his time or yours. Good work and for the most part of having my truck back for the month quality work as well. Crossing my fingers it last but they offer 3 year warranty so that goes too show Barry and the shop put their customers first!!! I don't regret paying what I paid to get my differential built right by The Rear End Shop. I definitely recommend them!! read more

Had my truck rear differential work done. Great work, honest and fair. Friendly owner and staff.

I took my truck to The Rear End Shop for a new ring and pinion because they were cheaper than everyone else and have good reviews on Yelp. It's rare to find a Mechanic that really goes above and beyond but Barry is one of the few. Here is the story: Barry replaced my gears about a year and a half ago with OEM parts for a fraction of the price the dealer wanted. I after I got the truck back I noticed some gear noise so I brought the truck back and Barry made some adjustments at no charge. The second time I got the truck back the noise was better but still present so I brought the truck back again. Barry took the new gears out and returned them to the dealer (turns out that the new gears were bad) and put a whole new set in at no charge. A few weeks later I noticed that my locker was engaging sometimes when turning so I brought my truck back and asked Barry to add an extra bottle of friction modifier. Barry did this and checked the gears again at no charge. Fast forward a year and a half (and 40,000 miles) to this week. I had a howling noise coming from the rear end of my truck. I brought it in to Barry to have it checked out. Turns out that the outer pinion bearing was going bad. Barry replaced the bearing, changed the gear oil, and remembered to add an extra bottle of friction modifier. I went in yesterday to pick the truck up and when I asked Barry how much I owed him for the work (expecting the bill to be $500 or so) he said that I didn't owe him anything. Barry is a mechanic that not only has integrity but will go above and beyond to make sure his work is perfect and that you are satisfied. This is why I drive from San Francisco to Livermore to have Barry work on my truck. read more

Needed my rear end repaired on my Jeep Grand Cherokee and let me tell you, Barry is the man. Smooth as glass and quiet as a mouse again. Highly recommended! read more

I waited on purpose for at least 1 year to write this review. Last year, during Covid, my Nissan Titan rear differential was rattling bad, and I mean so bad the noise and vibrations were scary. I had ordered online a new Detroit Truetrac rear differential which I had read all positive reviews on Nissan Titan forums that this was the way to go over the OEM original rear dif. Only problem was I had to find a reputable repair shop that knew how to install and calibrate this type of rear differential. After contacting 3 places, all of which had 4 or better review ratings, I finally decided to take my truck to The Rear End Shop in Livermore, which was 4 times as far as if I had taken it a differential shop near my home. But after talking to owner/manager? Barry on the phone twice and reserving his earliest appointment, a week later I dropped off my Nissan Titan truck with the Detroit Truetrac and other parts that needed to be replaced such as the pinion seals. Barry had it back to me in less than 48 hours and kept the old differential in a box to show me how bad it was. My truck was running like-new (the rear end differential much better) on the way home and had a lot of power going up the Sunol grade to Milpitas. Needless to say, the last 12 months my truck has been running strong with no problems at all. The back end doesn't peel out anymore and the rear differential is as smooth as butter and whisper quiet as well. These guys are the best in the business. The reviews are spot on and if you find it hard to get an appointment you sure know why. There is no better Rear End Differential shop than this one in the whole entire Bay Area. I am glad I went with not only the Google reviews but my gut instinct. Barry knows his stuff, and is great at what he does. read more

Barry is the best! Highly recommend. I was taken for a ride by another local shop. And not only was Barry able to fix my Ford Mustang quickly and easily (and cheaper than estimated), but he also explained and showed me everything mechanically happening with my car. He even helped me out so that I wasn't stranded. A month later and my car is still just as perfect as it was leaving his shop. You just don't find many great mechanics and great people like this anymore. The Rear End Shops-Livermore is the only place to go. read more

This place is awesome from a female point of view. Not only does this place have posi rearends but they have all sorts of tricks up their sleeves. They have parts for all for my personal favorite sort of cars of old school classics, and, the newer model cars and trucks. This place is efficient and the owner is a man of integrety. This place has moved from First street in livermore to 5715 S. Front Road. It runs along 580 freeway. Awesome place, when you have the need to speed go here. read more

I was surprised! My Mechanic recommended them to me and I expected the worse with rear end work, some specially shops like transmission guys seem to love to take advantage of your ignorance as even a lot of us who have some idea of how a automobile runs have little idea when it comes to transmissions or in this case, Rear ends. I found a bare bones shop full of nice guys who knew the problem very quickly, worked with me on each step,. made the vendor pay for their mistakes (rather then me) and came very close to the price they quoted me initially on the phone. One of the best experiences I've ever had with a shop and I walked out amazed! read more

Not many shops that do this kind of specialized work anymore. They fixed a bad bearing in the differential in my truck and repaired another problem that I had a suspicion about as well. Very professional and great customer service. I'll go back to this shop in the future and recommend them to others that need this type of automotive repair. read more

I'm usually the one doing the work on my car, but when I was stumped with a rear end issue, I looked all over for a place that had experience with GM rear ends. My chat over the phone with Barry made me feel extremely confident in his work, enough so that I drove all the way from SF to let him see what was up. In the end he relieved me of my issues and at a great price to boot! I can't recommend this shop enough - you go in with little knowledge and come out educated and confident. read more

This shop was recommended by a friend at a BMW performance tuner. They send all their rear end work to Barry. Just recently had my 95 Mustang Cobra worked on. New 3:73 gears, Torsen diff and Moser axles. Barry is a great person to work with. Very knowledgeable and friendly. His prices are extremely fair. I highly recommend this shop. read more

Had issues with 2 different trucks this year and Rear End Shop took great care of us both times. Last week especially, we needed our truck back in a couple days so my son could have it at college in SoCal and Barry got it done quickly it drove great all the way down to Riverside. He was very quick to respond to questions, called promptly about what needed to be done, and super easy to work with. I'm not sure what it would have cost at other shops, but with something as important as this, it's worth the price to have a legit shop fix it right and on time. Highest marks for them for service, honesty, communication and quality work----what more would you want from a car shop these days? read more

Man this is the best shop in Northern California hands down!!!!! These guys know their stuff and if it ain't right they will fix it no charge!! They even worked with me on the price!! They did a whole rear end rebuild on my 5.0 and I'm one happy customer!!!! Them guys at the rear end shop are good people!! All these comments you read on here are true!!!! Top notch, above the rest!! read more

The Rear End Shop - 1984 5.0 Mustang GT - Auto Repair Near Me - Livermore, California

I first came here with a work truck that needed a new pinion seal. Barry was a pleasure to work with. He not only took care of the seal in an expeditious manor but his price was better than not only the Ford dealership, but three other shops I contacted prior. Today I came in with my personal car in an effort to have the gears changed out. I wanted to get rid of the factory installed 4.11's that were overly taxing my motor and replace them with a quality set of Ford 3.50's Barry had in stock. I dropped off my car before work and returned at the end of the day. The car was sitting ready to go. The difference was definitely noticeable. My car drove much smoother. And again, the job was completed in an expeditious manor. The price was fair and I drove away happy. I would definitely patronize this place in the future. read more

I had a weird noise coming from my rear end and the owner was able to diagnose and repair it quickly. Price was fair, but the service was worth it. Good to know a good specialty guy is in the area. read more

Appointment deadline was met. Price wasn't changed. Only thing is if you are doing a gear ratio change, you have to get your vehicle tuned. I didn't know this until my ABS and BRAKE lights came on. I thought it was unclouded in the package like other places. read more

This is a super busy shop for a reason. Barry and his crew do solid work. This is the only shop I could find locally that had knowledge of and has installed a 4x4 front axle free spin kit. Barry is a very knowledgeable guy that has many years of experience and knows what he is doing. He gave me some great advise to ensure I was happy with the final outcome based on issues that arose in previous installations. After having some Covid related parts availability problems we finally pinned down a kit and we scheduled an installation appointment. While we were waiting for the kit he took care of a pinion seal replacement on my truck while I waited. When we got the Dynatrac kit, they went out of there way to get me in and out as fast as they could, again this is a busy shop! I am very happy with the job they did and the price I paid seemed extremely fair for the work they performed! Thanks Barry and the mechanics at The Rear End Shop read more