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Hey Trip,


Since I'm out of commision the next few days you can go ahead and install that in my truck! Mike L. said you wouldn't mind since he let you test that new cooler for him.http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/hihi.gif


TT

The install isn't really that bad. I disconnected the steering from the spindles, pitman and idler arms, Then removed the steering as an assembly. That gave me room to drop the front diff. Disconnect some wires, the flanges for the axles two bolts and it comes right out.


I took it to a friend of mine that does a lot of diff. work for the actual carrier replacement/gear setup.


Sorry to hear your out of commission. Get well soon!

its a hell of alot easier to drop the front diff out if the truck is lifted, well with any kit but the skyjacker kit (I think its the only one that allows you to turn the truck back to stock) all the other kits you cut off the lower mounting tab on the frame. Like with my truck I coud just take off the front tires and unbolt the CV's, then its just 4 bolts and it will drop right out!

so you put in a front diff locker? or what and were could i get one if you did?

so you put in a front diff locker? or what and were could i get one if you did?
It is an Eaton Electronic locking differential.
Purchased from Randy's Ring and Pinion.

Thanks for the info. So how does it work? Can you turn it on and off? And if you dont mind how much was it?

great how too trippin, i was just lookin for this the other day, i had found a bit more info on how it works here http://www.eatonposi.com/prod1.htm
so as for 1/4 times what difference will their be, and how much more boost can one hold back compared to stock for launches, 60 foot times, and how much $

Thanks for the info. So how does it work? Can you turn it on and off? And if you dont mind how much was it?$600.00

http://www.traction.eaton.com/prod1.htm

Fred,
I have only used it sled pulling so far.

tell me i am not sure if this is right, is the rear differantial already have the e locker installed, as i read on the gmc site, becaues when i hot break only one tire squeals, this is what the gmc site said for the g80 locker
<TABLE class=bpTable cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=optionHd colSpan=2>LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL, REAR</TD><TD class=optionCellRT> </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=optionCellLT><INPUT disabled onclick=javascript:submitOptions(this); type=checkbox CHECKED value=G80 name=selectedOptions></TD><TD class=optionCellCT>Differential, automatic, locking, heavy-duty, rear (G80) </TD><TD class=optionCellRT><NOBR>$0.00</NOBR></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

maybe i have a :confused: problem then with it

We do have the G80 but that is not the e-locker.

Trippin thanks for the link Im lookin into that for sure, that was $600us right?

Nice to not have to worry about the pinion depth with this mod. The threaded adjusters on the carrier bearings make doing this job a piece of cake.

While we're on the topic of lockers, for whatever reason my off the lot doesn't have the G80. This is something I miss and plan in the near future to add.

So since I'm planning on replacing it, I may also consider a 3.42 rear end. So if I regear the rear end, being a 4x4, do i need to change something in the front as well or maybe the transfer case???

so anybody know about your 60 feet times and 1/4, will you be able to have higher boost launches with the locker

so anybody know about your 60 feet times and 1/4, will you be able to have higher boost launches with the locker
FredW,
Mtomac is the guy that can answer this question better than I. Previously he has indicated that on a good hooking track, he would not use the E-locker.

Victory Red,
If you change the gearing in the rear, change the front to match. I wouldn't install a G-80 in the rear if my truck didn't have one. A few have broken the G-80s and gone with "Detroit" lockers or "True Tracs". http://www.tractech.com/Products.htm

Aaron420,
Yes $600.00 US.

when i did my install i just unhooked the pitman arm from the center link and i was able to drop mine out. kinda tight. but i didnt feel like beatin the idler arm loose too. but all in all its a fairly simple install