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**special-K** · 01-11-2005, 07:45 AM

What do you think Erl?Forget the whole thing,sell me your GMC.

Erl · 01-11-2005, 11:02 AM

Well, I think that a clutch type posi unit will do the job for me. I guess I will keep the truck too. Thanks for all the good response.
Erl

**JIMs70GMC** · 01-11-2005, 11:03 AM

Erl, I was looking around, do you have any more pics of your truck?

LONGHAIR · 01-11-2005, 08:47 PM

If you really think you need something in the front...I would go with the Torsen or Tru-trac. A clutch type posi as a distant second choice.

Personally (especially for the $$$ involved) I would run a Detroit Locker in the rear and be done with it. You will need to learn to adjust to it, but they are superior in off-road conditions and can be acceptable on the street if driven right.

Again, this all depends upon the severity/length of the winter weather in your area. If this has to be your daily driver and you have bad winters...be very careful. It is also a good idea to limit others' use of your truck, if you go this route.

If you go with any of the above traction devices in the front.........you have basically eliminated the use of the front axle in winter driving conditions. The trade-off choice is yours of course

4x4Poet · 01-12-2005, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by LONGHAIR

...It is also a good idea to limit others' use of your truck, if you go this route...

Quote:

Originally Posted by LONGHAIR

...If you go with any of the above traction devices in the front.........you have basically eliminated the use of the front axle in winter driving conditions. The trade-off choice is yours of course

You meant except the selectable lockers, right?

Erl · 01-12-2005, 11:23 AM

I believe that at one time some 4x4 trucks could be ordered with a factory posi front differential. I know it was not this series truck, not sure if it was GM. Anyone know?
Erl

Rod · 01-12-2005, 10:06 PM

Front posi was an option is these era trucks.
Dean has one in his 3/4 4x4.
From what I can remember in the dealer data book it lists the front posi could only be ordered with 4.56 in 3/4 ton 4x4's and 3.73 gears in 1/2 ton 4x4's.

Rod · 01-12-2005, 10:33 PM

Lets show a pic of a glove box sticker with posi...actually front posi and rear posi....3.73 ratio and it's a Blazer too. A very nicely optioned Blazer too I might add.

Mudder · 01-12-2005, 11:08 PM

Is that yours Rod?

plumbcut · 01-12-2005, 11:32 PM

nice, Rod!! I wouldnt have beleived it if I hadnt seen it...

what year is that vehicle supposed to be?

PC

1969 GMC · 01-13-2005, 01:30 AM

the front posi that was offered by GM is the Dana-Spicer Track-Lock.

Rod · 01-13-2005, 10:42 AM

There enough info displayed in the pic to figure what it is..its as 72 Blazer ...note the 104 inch wheel base and the CKE182S..thats more than enough too. Model numbers there too.

It's not mine...can only wish it was.

I saved that pic from someone here....before I saved files with peoples names who posted them. It's a real Blazer out there not a clone.

I don't think its the only pic I have of that option on someones glove box either...but I got no real filing system...it's amazing I get this stuff up and posted at all...lol

ozrulzk5 · 01-17-2005, 10:19 PM

What about a Eaton factory posi out of the rear??? Since it will disengage at about 25 mph. They do not hold up to alot of torque as I blew mine out of my 85 blazer. Went with and auburn in the rear this time. Works great!!

Rod · 01-22-2005, 10:55 PM

ozrulzk5 I suspect you has a governor type posi that throws weights outward to engage the posi...and you blew it up...thats why diff shop love them. Repeat customers. I see you switched to a different type... much better choice I'd say.

The eaton posi in a 3/4 ton which is what this thread is about is a locker type.
I suspect your 85 being a Blazer had a much smaller diff.

sleekster · 02-01-2005, 05:37 PM

i run a detroit locker in the back and a auburn posi up front, love it goes down the road nice and straight when hubs are locked. this is the set-up i would recommend for all around use.

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01-11-2005, 11:02 AM	#27
Erl Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 555	Well, I think that a clutch type posi unit will do the job for me. I guess I will keep the truck too. Thanks for all the good response. Erl __________________ 1968 GMC 305 V6 3/4 4x4 Stepside 06 Corvette Daily Driver Dallas TX

01-11-2005, 11:03 AM	#28
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	Erl, I was looking around, do you have any more pics of your truck? __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm

01-12-2005, 11:23 AM	#31
Erl Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 555	I believe that at one time some 4x4 trucks could be ordered with a factory posi front differential. I know it was not this series truck, not sure if it was GM. Anyone know? Erl __________________ 1968 GMC 305 V6 3/4 4x4 Stepside 06 Corvette Daily Driver Dallas TX

01-12-2005, 10:06 PM	#32
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	Front posi was an option is these era trucks. Dean has one in his 3/4 4x4. From what I can remember in the dealer data book it lists the front posi could only be ordered with 4.56 in 3/4 ton 4x4's and 3.73 gears in 1/2 ton 4x4's. __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife.

01-11-2005, 08:47 PM	#29
LONGHAIR just can't cover up my redneck Join Date: May 2004 Location: Columbus OH Posts: 11,414	If you really think you need something in the front...I would go with the Torsen or Tru-trac. A clutch type posi as a distant second choice. Personally (especially for the $$$ involved) I would run a Detroit Locker in the rear and be done with it. You will need to learn to adjust to it, but they are superior in off-road conditions and can be acceptable on the street if driven right. Again, this all depends upon the severity/length of the winter weather in your area. If this has to be your daily driver and you have bad winters...be very careful. It is also a good idea to limit others' use of your truck, if you go this route. If you go with any of the above traction devices in the front.........you have basically eliminated the use of the front axle in winter driving conditions. The trade-off choice is yours of course

01-12-2005, 10:33 PM	#33
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	Lets show a pic of a glove box sticker with posi...actually front posi and rear posi....3.73 ratio and it's a Blazer too. A very nicely optioned Blazer too I might add. Attached Images __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife.

01-12-2005, 11:08 PM	#34
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Is that yours Rod?

01-12-2005, 11:32 PM	#35
plumbcut california fill Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sunny So-Cal Posts: 694	nice, Rod!! I wouldnt have beleived it if I hadnt seen it... what year is that vehicle supposed to be? PC

01-13-2005, 01:30 AM	#36
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	the front posi that was offered by GM is the Dana-Spicer Track-Lock. __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

01-13-2005, 10:42 AM	#37
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	There enough info displayed in the pic to figure what it is..its as 72 Blazer ...note the 104 inch wheel base and the CKE182S..thats more than enough too. Model numbers there too. It's not mine...can only wish it was. I saved that pic from someone here....before I saved files with peoples names who posted them. It's a real Blazer out there not a clone. I don't think its the only pic I have of that option on someones glove box either...but I got no real filing system...it's amazing I get this stuff up and posted at all...lol __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife.

01-17-2005, 10:19 PM	#38
ozrulzk5 What can I do next ???? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Birmingham, Alabama 35126 Posts: 59	posi What about a Eaton factory posi out of the rear??? Since it will disengage at about 25 mph. They do not hold up to alot of torque as I blew mine out of my 85 blazer. Went with and auburn in the rear this time. Works great!!

01-22-2005, 10:55 PM	#39
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	ozrulzk5 I suspect you has a governor type posi that throws weights outward to engage the posi...and you blew it up...thats why diff shop love them. Repeat customers. I see you switched to a different type... much better choice I'd say. The eaton posi in a 3/4 ton which is what this thread is about is a locker type. I suspect your 85 being a Blazer had a much smaller diff. __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife.

02-01-2005, 05:37 PM	#40
sleekster Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 16	i run a detroit locker in the back and a auburn posi up front, love it goes down the road nice and straight when hubs are locked. this is the set-up i would recommend for all around use.



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