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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Engine/Drivetrain => Topic started by: JJSZABO on September 02, 2008, 08:35:43 pm

Title: Rear Question
Post by: JJSZABO on September 02, 2008, 08:35:43 pm
Hey guys, it's been a while.  I had to get away from this project for a while - getting way to overwhelmed.  Now that I am recharged........I have a question.  Take a look at the following pictures - does this rear have positraction?
(http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o317/jjsabol/IM001477.jpg)

(http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o317/jjsabol/IM001476.jpg)

I know it is a 2.73:1 ratio.  Will this be able to pull say a 3000lb boat or should I change out the rear end? 

Thanks for the help - it feels good to be back ;D

Jeff
Title: Re: Rear Question
Post by: ccz145a on September 02, 2008, 09:29:36 pm
no, not posi.
yes, you should be able to pull 3000lbs.

and welcome back!
Title: Re: Rear Question
Post by: JJSZABO on September 03, 2008, 07:37:39 am
Thank you!! ;D
Title: Re: Rear Question
Post by: Captkaos on September 03, 2008, 09:23:13 am
Definitely an open carrier. 
Welcome Back! 
Title: Re: Rear Question
Post by: SUX2BU99 on September 04, 2008, 10:22:44 am
Glad you're back.  Here's a pic of a factory posi setup:

(http://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/1/web/3001000-3001999/3001366_40_full.jpg?)
Title: Re: Rear Question
Post by: JJSZABO on September 04, 2008, 11:13:59 am
GREAT - thank you, I now see the difference.  Good Pic!! :D
Title: Re: Rear Question
Post by: Captkaos on September 04, 2008, 07:46:13 pm
That is a gov-loc BTW, a Eaton for a 12bolt will have springs on both sides.
This is the best pic I have:
(http://www.captkaoscustoms.com/images/Eatonsetup.jpg)
Title: Re: Rear Question
Post by: JJSZABO on September 05, 2008, 07:23:30 am
This is great - we should have an archive of pictures to show the different rears and the differences in each.  This is a huge help to me. 

How about it guys (and gals) post your rear end pictures!!

Now get your minds out of the gutter - I don't want to see any mans butt :D :D