Rear Diff

[04BlackMagic]

Doing a rear diff service on my 05 Tahoe LT with the G80. Anyone know which auto parts store carries the bolts for the rear diff cover? They r so very rusty

 

 

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[mymaggiebell]

Doing a rear diff service on my 05 Tahoe LT with the G80. Anyone know which auto parts store carries the bolts for the rear diff cover? They r so very rusty
 
 
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Not sure...however you can take one out and match it in stainless at a bolt And nut supplier, which I am sure would be cheaper than an auto store


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[04BlackMagic]

Yes that was going to be my next plan. Figured I'd ask and see if someone else out there went or is going through the same thing. Thanks


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[PTXer]

When I did mine, I found that when I pounded the 6 point socket on them to get them off, they "cleaned up" fairly well and I ended up reusing them without any issues.  You are replacing that cover right?  What else you planning on doing?

[swathdiver]

Drop them a glass of apple cider vinegar overnight.  

[04BlackMagic]

Yes PTxer I am replacing the cover


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[Black02Silverado]

You can always get ARP stainless bolts. 

[04BlackMagic]

Yes but I just need OEM bolts to hold cover on


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[Black02Silverado]

56 minutes ago, 04BlackMagic said:

Yes but I just need OEM bolts to hold cover on


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ARP makes replacement bolts.  Check out Summit or JEGS.

 

A quick search found this.  Not sure if they fit, have to go to ARP site to make sure.

Edited September 8, 2018 by Black02Silverado

[Logan Lanfear]

Go to your local hardware store.  Easier and less expensive.  Paint them black if you dont want to see the silver.  They're not high stress bolts.  

[04BlackMagic]

Going to Home Depot today


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[Black02Silverado]

If you have a U pull it salvage yard.  You can go there and pull them off a wrecked Silverado/Sierra.

[mjm-1957]

The stock cover from GM comes with new bolts.