Can someone explain to me the differences between the regular limited slip and the G80?? I may be able to get one for free so I want to know if its worth it or if I should buy an aftermarket posi. THANKS!!!

 

From what I hear I would go with an aftermarket one, I don't know if it would be worth it to pay for the install and have to pay again if it breaks. I hear the G80s don't hold up too well.

 

Read this article, it should help you out. Keep in mind that the G80 is called a Gov-lock(G/L) in the article.

Happy reading!

 

Definetely go with a aftermarket posi... Most of the guys around here joke that the G in G80 stands for Grenade. I think the difference between the eaton aftermarket unit and the g80 are toughness and i think that if you are above 20mph the g80 will not lock..

 

How many people here have actually grenaded a G80? All I know of is James B.

 

Quote:
"This no lock-up feature keeps the vehicle more stable at higher speeds where both wheels spinning could cause an inexperienced driver to spin out or slide off of the road."

At least I kept mine on the road

 

A couple of people around here have.. a buddy of mine has been through two of them.. hes hard on trucks though..

 

BigKID grenaded his at thunder shootout in 03.
http://www.dive-n-drive.com/vids/thundertruckslg.wmv

at the 6 min 50 sec spot on the vid is when he blows the g80 up.

he has some pics of the carnage as well.

 

that didn't look like much, it grenaded? did it take anything out?

 

Id like to know this as well
how much power does it take
to "grenade" a g80???