Ran into some problems with my spider gears and the limited slip in my G80 when I was putting the gears in. I ordered this unit to replace the spider gears and limited slip in my G80. Any opinions?

PS: Only works in open carrier, if I just press out my limited slip stuff it'll work right?

 

Unfortunately, I don't "THINK" it'll work in a G80 carrier...

When I had a ZR2 S10, some guys on that site tried installing them and had problems. They bought used open carriers off of Ebay or swapped their G80 with an open carrier owner.

If I remember right, the 'windows' in the carrier were too small to get the parts inside to replace the spiders... I can't say for sure.

 

Isnt the G80 a locker not an open?

 

It will not work with a G80 carrier. You need an open carrier to install.

 

Yeah, I kinda worded that funny. The guys with G80's swapped carriers with owners who had open diffs.

 

The above is correct about needing an open carrier. Have you ever run a lock right before? They can be a bit harsh on the street and somewhat unpredictable when getting on the gas around a corner. Plus they make a ticking sound when turning, and not on the throttle.

I used to run them in my Jeeps all the time. They will provide 100% traction equally to both wheels when you hit this throttle though, which is a real plus.

 

yeah i agree, they are a little harsh on the road. i ran them in my jeeps, they are good units, but i wouldn't even consider one for my truck. I would go with the eaton limited slip unit.

 

I've considered the powertrax deal in my open diff. I've heard very mixed things about it, with most being bad. I guess its good for some people, but bad for most. I think that as long as you know you're putting in a LOCKER, you won't be disappointed. I'm putting in a posi real soon, so let me know if you want my open carrier for your powertrax!

 

****. My truck has been sitting out of comission for a while and I really need to get it going. I thought as long as I pressed out my limited slip stuff that the G80 would work. But if it definitely won't work I guess now I need a open rearend...WTF! My truck hates me for sure.

PS: The reason for going with the Powertrax instead of the Eaton was price. I'm in college and funds are short. Bumming rides sucks too.

Thanks

 

Ill be installing my eaton posi soon so if you need and open diff send me a PM