Front differential differences

[08z71bgm]

I did try and search first like 6 pages and came up empty.

So I need a front diff for my 07. 07-08 have a specific gt5. They look remarkably similar to the 01-06 version. Can I use it?

Found one locally and curious if it’s gonna work. If not what makes this one so specific?

 

[Fless]

GT5 is the code for 4.10 gear ratio. Where do you see this "GT5" code?

 

[08z71bgm]

I know what gt5 means. What makes the 07 different from the 06? That’s all I wanna know. 07-08 don’t have 6l80. Newer body style. Idk if the housing itself changed and if it hasn’t I’d like to go buy it

 

[mikeyss]

One of the big differences between an 06 and 07 was switching from torsion bars to struts up front. I *believe* the front diff mounts may be a little different, but I could be wrong.

 

[mikeyss]

I took screen shots of both and maybe they are the same? The 1st image is an 07 and up

 

[wjburken]

Not sure if this matters or where the distance change happens, but the CV axles on the 2000-2006 units are shorter than the 2007-2014 units.

 

[08z71bgm]

Not sure if this matters or where the distance change happens, but the CV axles on the 2000-2006 units are shorter than the 2007-2014 units.

Hmmm the 01-06 is also narrower right? So maybe it’s the geometry with the suspension and where the hub was placed.

The two pics above look identical tho

 

[08z71bgm]

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I took screen shots of both and maybe they are the same? The 1st image is an 07 and up

Totally look the same to me

 

[Fless]

Part numbers are different on Rock Auto, FWIW.

 

[08z71bgm]

Part numbers are different on Rock Auto, FWIW.

You are right. Who knows. Might only be able to use those two or rebuild the one I got but it’ll put my truck out of commission for a bit