Hello everyone!
This is my first post. I couldn't find an answer from searching, but I apologize if this has been answered before.

The rear end on my 1989 1500 4x4 reg cab short bed is dead. It's a GU6 option so it has 3.42 gears, 10 bolt.

What is the newest rear end that would be a good replacement?
All the old trucks have been crushed so I can't easily find one at a yard. I'd like to get something with fewer miles on it anyway.
Buying a rebuilt one is over a grand so there must be a better option.

Any advice?

Thanks,
Andy

 

Welcome to the forum. If you haven't already done so, post your question in the Silverado section of the forum and you'll get more views.

 

My solution. I didn't want to mess with finding a match that was old so I just paid a transmission shop to fix it for $1600. Easy and done.
Now, the motor is dying so I'm going to get a crate motor. I think.