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powernoodle November 26th, 2011 7:26 AM


Originally Posted by 73shark (Post 198529)
If you have 4WD, then you have the G80 Eaton locking rear diff.

Whats the best way for me to confirm this? I'm thinking I don't have the Eaton, since everyone is telling me that would see that G80 code if I had one. I would love to be wrong though! :)

Thanks again.

73shark November 26th, 2011 10:09 PM

If your dial just has 2HI and Auto, then maybe you don't have the Eaton G80 locker in the rear. Maybe just the optional 2spd transfer case has the G80. Not sure.

Jack up the rear and turn one rear wheel (in PARK) and if the other one turns in the same direction, then it's a locker. If not, then it's and open rear end.

SWHouston November 26th, 2011 10:35 PM

Shark, are you sure about that ?
If you lift both wheels, leave it in park, then...
NEITHER should spin, when in Park,
IF it's a Locker. Isn't that right !

If it's a standard (Spider Gear) Rear End, then...
When in Park, if you spin one wheel, the other
should turn the other direction.
That's the way I do it.

73shark November 27th, 2011 12:12 AM

Yeah you're right. Was watching a movie and not thinking. :(

powernoodle November 27th, 2011 6:09 AM


Originally Posted by 73shark (Post 198631)
If your dial just has 2HI and Auto, then maybe you don't have the Eaton G80 locker in the rear. Maybe just the optional 2spd transfer case has the G80. Not sure.

I definitely have 2W, Auto, 4L and 4H.

If I had my thinking cap on, I would have figured this out before I bought the Suburban. But even if its an open rear end, maybe I can still a G80 or similar installed.

I appreciate all of the responses.

SWHouston November 27th, 2011 1:18 PM

Shark,
HA, thank you for that ! You don't realize how infrequent guys my age
have the clarity of mind, where we can make observations like that !
Keep um coming ! :D :D

powernoodle,
YES, you certainly can, BUT...
1) You must have the identical ratio installed, as is in the Front Drive, and...
2) Using your existing Ring/Pinion usually doesn't prove to be a very long lasting fix, and...
3) That would be a job for a Pro. Setting up a third member is tricky at
best. I've tried a few, and it's a waste of my time and money. Better
spent a labor charge, and have it done right.


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