Adding posi?

[scooter70]

Has anyone added a posi unit to their rear end?  It's just about the only thing that my truck didn't come with.  I have 3.73s and I'm getting tired of the right tire spinning around corners when it's wet out.  Snow's coming and it's only going to get worse.

 

Summit has a Powertrax unit that they say cam be installed in the driveway in a few hours.  Anyone comment?  I know Eaton makes one that some Z28 guys seem to like.

 

BTW, I picked up my amber DRLs yesterday.  They'll go in this weekend when I change out those dang speakers and wax my baby up.

 

TIA,

Matt

[RyanbabZ71]

Cant answer your posi (locking rear diff) question cause i already have one but what kinda speakers are you going with?  My drivers side rear is starting to sound bad.  Spring project?

 

Which ones are you replacing?

[scooter70]

I happen to have a pair of Blaupunkt 6 1/2 and a pair of Pioneer 4x6's laying around the garage from cars I've since sold.  It's better sound for free, so it's worth the hour it'll take to do it.

[chevy4x4trucks]

Quote from scooter70, posted on Nov. 02 2001,10:41

Has anyone added a posi unit to their rear end?  It's just about the only thing that my truck didn't come with.  I have 3.73s and I'm getting tired of the right tire spinning around corners when it's wet out.  Snow's coming and it's only going to get worse.

 

Summit has a Powertrax unit that they say cam be installed in the driveway in a few hours.  Anyone comment?  I know Eaton makes one that some Z28 guys seem to like.

 

BTW, I picked up my amber DRLs yesterday.  They'll go in this weekend when I change out those dang speakers and wax my baby up.

 

TIA,

Matt

 

 

 

 

the install time really depends on you mechanical knowlege.  I'd personally take my truck in because I wouldn't want to break anything in the rear diff while installing it.  If you're into offroading you may want to look into an ARB Air Locker. As opposed to just a limited slip.

[scooter70]

Nope, my truck won't see much off-road so a locker would be overkill.  Just snow and the other crap that's around here in Michigan.  I have no problem doing it myself as long as I don't have to mess with the ring and pinion.  Even then, it could be a learning experience.

Thanks.

[chevy4x4trucks]

when I lift mine and add 4.56 gears I'll probably go w/ a locker.  Since you aren't big on offroading you would be better off w/ a limited slip locker.  I know a few months back petersons 4wheel and offroad did a big comparison on different types of lockers.  I would check out there site for some install info, I know they've done several articles on them.

[RyanbabZ71]

whAT SIZE GEARS DO YOU HAVE NOW JON?  (sorry bout the caps)

[chevy4x4trucks]

3.73 Gears

 

Oh, yeah, and I've got the limited slip

[g6t6o]

I have the Auburn Pro-series LSD.  I added it when I changed the gears.  So far it is great!!  Alot better traction off the line:D

[95 Silverado]

there are a variety of locker types available, but they are more intended for serious off-roading,  I'm going to install the eaton type limited slip in my truck soon, they are around $350 new. they are a clutch type posi, similar to the factory type units in the older cars/trucks.  they are a good general use type unit, and they are repairable, many styles are not rebuildable if they wear out.  everyone says to avoid the "gov-lock" type factory units as they are prone to have problems, used ones seem hard to find. check with randy's ring & pinion, they sell the eaton unit for $339

[chevy4x4trucks]

Quote from g6t6o, posted on Nov. 02 2001,6:45

I have the Auburn Pro-series LSD.  I added it when I changed the gears.  So far it is great!!  Alot better traction off the line:D

 

any pics of your truck???