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Old Jan 10, 2008 | 11:08 AM
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What size rearend comes in a 2004 RCSB with a 5.3?
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Old Jan 10, 2008 | 11:38 AM
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Its a 10 bolt 8.6
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Old Jan 10, 2008 | 11:51 AM
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thanks. im new to the trucks, i just had my 02 Camaro SS LE stolen out of my driveway and im getting this truck as a daily driver. Then when the new camaros come out im getting one. Also what kind of differential came in those, LSD, posi, what?
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Old Jan 10, 2008 | 11:55 AM
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Its the G80 Lsd some have a boot leg the g80 is a wast of time but if its stock you will be alright
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Old Jan 10, 2008 | 12:11 PM
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G80s arent that bad, they just dont hold up against all the abuse alot of us put them through. those axles are a 30 spline jfyi... much stronger than the camaros
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There not bad thay just like dont like power
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Old Jan 10, 2008 | 12:24 PM
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There not bad thay just like dont like power
precisely lol
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Old Jan 10, 2008 | 01:32 PM
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ok, thanks for all the info. If i were to upgrade the differential, would ya'll suggest a trutrac posi or a detroit locker?
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Old Jan 10, 2008 | 02:56 PM
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if u r going to put some power to it yes upgread trutrac eaton detroit just ask around see what everbody likes see what can some power
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detroit truetrac is what i plan to do wit mine
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