OK...so some guys with too much time have been makin me nervous about my stock rr end now that I've beefed all the rest up. Since its my daily driver/hi way truck...what exctly shud I be looking for and how much will it cost me? Note, I have no intention of hitting the track regularly, but I do have a lead foot and get very aggressive from stop sign to stop sign...typically tho never drive faster than 80-85 on long hiway trips - unless I got a Statey after me!

 

probably the eaton lsd would be your best bet.

 

The only thing I would be concerned with is the factory g-80 locker. Either a tru-trac or the eaton would be a good choice. Personally I like the tru-trac since there is nothing in there to ever wear out.

 

some 3.90's and a tru-trac will have your rear pretty tuff...

 

Costs installed? Will I have to change axles and other stuff? I really know nothing about this end of the truck!

 

do what i'm doing

4.10's
Eaton LSD
T/A Performance diff cover
T/A Performance Main Studs
Moser 33 spline axles
PST driveshaft with 1350 U Joints at each end

 

im getting yukon 4.10's and detroit tru-trac all installed next week ...parts labor and tax $1005 out the door and that with a free fluid change at 500 miles to clean out debri

 

If you want to keep the 10-bolt I would suggest an Eaton Posi with T/A girdle and studs. On top of keeping housing flex down, the T/A cover has bolts that seat on (and preload) the carrier. That's about as good as it is going to get for a 8.6" rear. That and some heavy praying, and a not-so-heavy foot.

Regardless of what you do, just remember that your desire to have fun is going to be inversely proportional to the amount of time your rear end will last.

 

Cost installed? R/

 

so true!!!