Author Topic: Rear differential change  (Read 2838 times)

Offline daman02

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Rear differential change
« on: October 16, 2005, 10:26:00 PM »
I got an '86 silverado that i recently swapped out the 4.3 to a 350 and am looking to swap out the one tire shredder to a posi unit.  It has  a 10 bolt rearend in it.  What are some good options?  I'd like to avoid spending 500 bucks for a new one so what types of units could i find used?  

'86 C10 Silverado 350 with 700r4 and 2500 stall
Dropped 2" in front and 2" in rear but soon to b 4" in rear
18x10 wheels with 295/45 18 tires

Offline roundedline

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Re: Rear differential change
« Reply #1 on: October 17, 2005, 01:52:00 PM »
You can put a Loc-Rite, Tractech EZ locker( PDF info: www.tractech.com/docs/Det...cker03.pdf ), www.powertrax.com/ into a currently open differential to make it lock both wheels under slip conditions.

Chris Lucas
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Offline daman02

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Re: Rear differential change
« Reply #2 on: October 18, 2005, 09:19:00 PM »
thanks for the info...i'll definately look into getting one of those now.  have u personally used one to know how well they hold up?

'86 C10 Silverado 350 with 700r4 and 2500 stall
Dropped 2" in front and 2" in rear but soon to b 4" in rear
18x10 wheels with 295/45 18 tires

Offline roundedline

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Re: Rear differential change
« Reply #3 on: October 19, 2005, 10:54:00 AM »
We have ran Loc-Rites in a couple of vehicles with no problems.  The last was a Suzuki Samuari that is running one.

What do you mean by hold up?  What are your intentions/application?

Chris Lucas
www.73-87chevytrucks.com
www.captkaoscustoms.com
Project Su
Jimmy 2WD Project


Offline daman02

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Re: Rear differential change
« Reply #4 on: October 20, 2005, 09:16:00 PM »
it'll b in my street/strip truck that is turning about 375 hp or so.  I know they're supposed to be good for off road but i haven't heard about street use.

'86 C10 Silverado 350 with 700r4 and 2500 stall
Dropped 2" in front and 2" in rear but soon to b 4" in rear
18x10 wheels with 295/45 18 tires

Offline RSBAD454

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Re: Rear differential change
« Reply #5 on: October 29, 2005, 10:30:00 PM »
call them up and ask questions.....after all, they are the manufacturer.:hat  

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