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Offline GUITAR1989

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What type of rear end do I have?
« 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.


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Re: What type of rear end do I have?
« Reply #1 on: March 09, 2012, 05:11:32 pm »
12 bolt open rear end
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Re: What type of rear end do I have?
« Reply #2 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?

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Re: What type of rear end do I have?
« Reply #3 on: March 09, 2012, 05:30:45 pm »
Yes there are several out there to choose from.
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Re: What type of rear end do I have?
« Reply #4 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.
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