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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Engine/Drivetrain => Topic started by: GUITAR1989 on March 09, 2012, 04:50:17 pm

Title: What type of rear end do I have?
Post by: GUITAR1989 on March 09, 2012, 04:50:17 pm

Hey guys :) I pulled my differential cover off and Im having trouble finding out what type of unit i have in there. Sorry if my terms are verry broad I dont know much at all about rear ends.....in vehicles  ;) I was just wondering If I have LSD, Gov Lock, open...heres a picture. thanks for your time guys I really appreciate the help you guys dish out.

(http://i43.tinypic.com/34zj28o.jpg)

Title: Re: What type of rear end do I have?
Post by: zieg85 on March 09, 2012, 05:11:32 pm

12 bolt open rear end

Title: Re: What type of rear end do I have?
Post by: GUITAR1989 on March 09, 2012, 05:26:48 pm

Lame guess I'm stuck with the 1 tire fire. So if I wanted to could I change it to limited slip or put an eaton unit in there?

Title: Re: What type of rear end do I have?
Post by: zieg85 on March 09, 2012, 05:30:45 pm

Yes there are several out there to choose from.

Title: Re: What type of rear end do I have?
Post by: Jason S on March 10, 2012, 02:07:34 pm

I went with an Eaton limited slip in my '74 K10 and really like it.  The Eaton replaced a factory Gov-Lock that had completely locked up.