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limited slip - 3/16/2008 8:03:49 AM

prozach1988

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i have a gu6 rear and i was wondering how many splines my axles were and also what is my ratio so i could figure out what limited slip to get (might do this instead of just getting new spider gears) and i was looking into getting a detroit truetrac which my step brother has and i like the performance of his

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RE: limited slip - 3/16/2008 10:34:56 AM

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All Blazers from '88ish and up have 28 splines. GU6 is 3.42's. You're in the same boat as I am except my spider gears aren't stripped, just scored and slightly chipped. I don't know if you've started shopping, but be prepared for the sticker shock! New units can go for up to $400+.

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RE: limited slip - 3/16/2008 12:38:29 PM

prozach1988

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ok cool thanks for the help but the also new just spider gears go for like 200 so why not pay a little more and get something better

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RE: limited slip - 3/16/2008 12:56:19 PM

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get a junkyard G80 from a bravada!!

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RE: limited slip - 3/16/2008 1:08:22 PM

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Get an Eaton Detroit EZ Locker.....

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RE: limited slip - 3/16/2008 3:01:37 PM

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If you already have an open diff with a good carrier, I would go for an aftermarket LSD or locker (depending on your preference).

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RE: limited slip - 3/16/2008 3:28:10 PM

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Let me tell yo uwhat I did, 4th gen Camaro LSd+ 45$ ring gear spacer from E bay ( comes with the longer bolts) , direct bolts on to old carrier with the same shims in old locations ( no need to adjust). Dont forget to add friction modifier/ limited slip additive.

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RE: limited slip - 3/17/2008 2:17:02 PM

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thanks for all the input but the reason i am going with the truetac is due to costs over a locker i would love a locker but i dont have the money but if i did it would be an elocker from detriot and would the axle from the bravada only be a posi

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RE: limited slip - 3/17/2008 2:29:45 PM

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has anyone heard of modding the G80. I found one site that shows some mods, but I just want to know if this would be worth it. or should I get a different carrier and get a locker?
http://forums.turbobricks.com/showthread.php?t=25829

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RE: limited slip - 3/17/2008 2:52:13 PM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: prozach1988

thanks for all the input but the reason i am going with the truetac is due to costs over a locker i would love a locker but i dont have the money but if i did it would be an elocker from detriot and would the axle from the bravada only be a posi

The G80 is a gov-loc style locker... If there's a (I think 200 RPM) wheel speed difference, at anything less than 20 MPH it locks up... After that the counter weights are spinning outwards, and the diff unlocks, and can't lock at highers speeds... Unless it's been modded or broken.

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RE: limited slip - 3/17/2008 3:42:09 PM

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well that seems cool but i think i will stay with the ls due to sometimes when im driving down a dirt road and want to drift around a corner if im going faster than 20 than no good but i just dont think thats for me

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RE: limited slip - 3/18/2008 6:13:08 PM

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could some take a look at this and tell if it will fit or not i just want another set of eyes to look at it before i buy it

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/DETROIT-LOCKER-TRUETRAC-GM-7-5-7-6-28-S-912A317-CHEVY_W0QQitemZ120160804392QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item120160804392&_trksid=p3756.m20.l1116

thanks

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Flowmaster Super 40
Alpine headunit
Kicker Solobaric L7 powered by Kicker 750.1
Alpine Type R 6 1/2"Component powered by a Street Beat 760
Torsion Keys and Shackles

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RE: limited slip - 3/18/2008 6:15:16 PM

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Looks good. It's a nice diff, but quite expensive!

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RE: limited slip - 3/18/2008 7:16:09 PM

prozach1988

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i know im willing to pay and thank you for you second look

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Torsion Keys and Shackles

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RE: limited slip - 3/19/2008 3:00:47 AM

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I've heard good things about those.

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RE: limited slip - 3/19/2008 5:34:16 AM

prozach1988

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yea my step brother has one and it performs quite nice

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Detroit TrueTrac
Flowmaster Super 40
Alpine headunit
Kicker Solobaric L7 powered by Kicker 750.1
Alpine Type R 6 1/2"Component powered by a Street Beat 760
Torsion Keys and Shackles

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