Nuke,
Find another shop.
I had my 5 speed rebuilt by the #1 guy here in the South Bay and it cost $400 + $100 in parts. My mechanic charged me $500 to R&R the transmission and transfer case.
If you are going to replace the clutch, pressure plate and throwout bearing, I really like the Kevlar clutch and HD pressure plate I got from South Bend Clutches.

Everet

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