Trailering Package? (G80) locking rear differential

[flyingfool]

10 hours ago, 67Mustang said:

 I was just checking if those controllers would indicate the truck has a rear locker.  I can usually see that in the ad pics.  I'd rather not give my contact info to dealers/sellers asking for RPO codes unless I'm seriously interested in the truck.

is the controllers standard in the LTZ, does the LTZ have everything on them?

I'm sure you can get the controller with a peg leg model too.. how much is the trail weight your pulling?

 

the G80 is ok for light duty dirt and snow, its not a real locker, it's gov locker.  and they are fragile.. i wouldn't consider it a selling point, i would focus more on the Lower geared axles, stay away from the high geared diffs like 3.08 or 3.42. not worth the trouble.  get the 3.73 axle if possble and the rest will fall into place

Edited September 16, 2020 by flyingfool

[JimCost2014]

11 hours ago, Donstar said:

Don't you mean fact checker?   

Trust me, would really like to the use the word fact, but......

[Bikemobile]

On 9/16/2020 at 8:01 AM, flyingfool said:

is the controllers standard in the LTZ, does the LTZ have everything on them?

I'm sure you can get the controller with a peg leg model too.. how much is the trail weight your pulling?

 

the G80 is ok for light duty dirt and snow, its not a real locker, it's gov locker.  and they are fragile.. i wouldn't consider it a selling point, i would focus more on the Lower geared axles, stay away from the high geared diffs like 3.08 or 3.42. not worth the trouble.  get the 3.73 axle if possble and the rest will fall into place

The 3:42 paired with the 8 speed is actually a pretty good combo for light to medium (0-6500 lbs) towing and highway cruising (70-85). I’ve had 3:73 with the 4 speed and Ive driven the 3:08. The 3:08 is a mistake. 

Edited September 18, 2020 by Bikemobile

[flyingfool]

i would search for 3.73 axle , because everyone eventually wants to install  33-35" tires down the road ..

[67Mustang]

On 9/16/2020 at 7:01 AM, flyingfool said:

the G80 is ok for light duty dirt and snow, its not a real locker, it's gov locker.  and they are fragile.. i wouldn't consider it a selling point, i would focus more on the Lower geared axles, stay away from the high geared diffs like 3.08 or 3.42. not worth the trouble.  get the 3.73 axle if possble and the rest will fall into place

All I'm expecting from the G80 is little better traction in mud or snow.  I'm not looking for any serious off-roading.  As far as gear ratios, shopping the used market in my price range, I can't really get too picky.  But good info to know if it sways me to one truck or another.