Rear end is shot

[CodyB4C]

My rear ends is all jacked up, Ive been looking for a replacement, but all the junk yards want $600+ for a complete 1500 4x4 drop out. I heard some 2500 rearends will directly bolt into 2dr tahoes. Did GM make any 2500's with 3.42 gears? because I have GU6 and G80 codes in my dash which means I have 3.42 gears with the stock locker. What other options do I have for rear ends? I dont really want to do gears up front so I would prefer to find a rear with 3.42's. Im hoping to do this for around $300-$400.

 

[Cdnguy]

is it just the gears or the whole unit?

 

[CodyB4C]

I whole unit.

 

[Cdnguy]

the guy that had my truck before me replaced the carrier with a reman unit for $500 but that was few years ago and is cdn money so i'd guess you're looking at that minimum.

 

[CodyB4C]

Im really hoping to find a complete drop out, but it doesnt look to promising to find one out of a 1500 4x4 w/ 3.42's for a decent price. So I was wondering if there are any other options.

 

[Biggwaukegan]

if you really like your truck put a new locker in it with new gears. them junk yard parts are usually that...junk

---------- Post added at 09:18 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:17 AM ----------

Im getting ready to do a rebuild with 456s and a Detroit trutrac locker. gonna post pics and write up next week

 

[bowtiefreak]

yes the light duty 2500 trucks might have a 6 lug, 14 bolt SF rear that is better than the ****** 10 bolt. You will need the "U" joint concersion and larger "U" bolts.

 

[CodyB4C]

did any of those come with 3.42's?

 

[ravingmadman]

It is waaaay easier to swap out the entire rear end, then do the gears, IMHO. If you can't find the right gears, a front diff is cheap, and pretty easy to replace at a junk yard.

 

[CodyB4C]

But am I on a wild goose chase trying to find a 2500 14 bolt with 3.42's? If I find one with 3.73's I can still drive it around as long as I dont put it in 4x4 correct? Ive never messed with IFS I would be alittle worried swaping a front diff.