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Old November 20th, 2012, 8:59 PM
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Default Where to look to see if a Burb has the G80 Diff

Newb here to the forum but not to Suburbans. I sold my 2002 last year and bought a Sequoia and now I'm giving it to my wife and I'm buying another Suburban. I really want a Eaton G80 Diff but I don't have a clue how to tell if it has one. I'm going to look at a 2003 LT 4x4 tomorrow morning with 130,000 miles and would like to see if it has the G80 diff. Where do I look to see if it has it?

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Check the PRO codes in the glove box for G80


G72 : AXLE REAR, 2.14 RATIO
G74 : HEAVY DUTY SUSPENSION
G75 : AXLE REAR, 3.62 RATIO
G76 : POSITRACTION REAR
G80 : AXLE POSITRACTION, LIMITED SLIP
G81 : POSITRACTION REAR AXLE
G82 : AXLE REAR, 4.56 RATIO
G84 : AXLE REAR, 4.10 RATIO
G86 : AXLE, REAR, LIMITED-SLIP
G87 : RING GEAR, 8.50 INCH
G89 : RING GEAR, 7.50 INCH
G91 : SPECIAL HIGHWAY REAR AXLE RATIO 3.08
G92 : AXLE REAR RATIO, PERFORMANCE
G94 : AXLE REAR, 3.31 RATIO
G95 : AXLE REAR RATIO, ECONOMY
G96 : AXLE REAR, 3.55 RATIO
G97 : AXLE REAR, 2.73 RATIO
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Check to see if there's a build Tag in your Glove box.
Look for the G80 being listed.

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Uoops, sorry in2pro, you've already said that, I guess I should start reading the replies too !

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RPO=regular production option
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Thanks, guys, I appreciate it. It did not have the G80. I found the sticker but no limited slip. One more question and I'll leave you alone.............for now. Does certain models normally have the G80, like the Z71 model? I know with the 4Runners, most limiteds have the rear E-Locker option.

I would have bought the 03 Suburban the other day if the lady had came ( sorry I didn't finish this ) down on price. The Tranny was slipping so I would of had to put a transmission in it.

Thanks for the help.

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Standard on LTZs, optional on others.
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I'm not sure if you know...
The G80 only locks up until you reach about 20mph, then unlocks.
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Does the GM version operate electrically or from speed sensing mechanically?
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The G80 is completely mechanical.

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That's what I thought but I saw the Eaton site showed an electric locker.


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