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Old 06-17-2011 | 09:50 PM
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Default What is best rear end for my truck?

I have a 1980 silverado k10 and I am wondering what is the best rear end to put in it and that is posi
 
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Old 06-18-2011 | 03:41 AM
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Originally Posted by bs80k10
I have a 1980 silverado k10 and I am wondering what is the best rear end to put in it and that is posi
well posi rears are the best if you like to off road and is great for power

im not sure by brands but summitracing.com has some really nice stuff on there they also have locking differentials that are great for off roading
 
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Old 06-18-2011 | 06:11 AM
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Not all posi tration axles are gonna fit under your truck.
What exactly are you looking for in a new axle? Power at both rear wheels ALL the time?
BTW @ Wiked You need to start your sentences with a capital.
And the above sentence runs on. You need a comma after the word "there"
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Old 06-18-2011 | 11:40 AM
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Originally Posted by In2Trux
@ Wiked You need to start your sentences with a capital.
And the above sentence runs on. You need a comma after the word "there"
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Gimme a break. It was 4 in the morning and I was on the brink of hallucinating due to sleep deprivation.
Damn grammar **** lol
 
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Old 06-18-2011 | 08:07 PM
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Originally Posted by In2Trux
Not all posi tration axles are gonna fit under your truck.
What exactly are you looking for in a new axle? Power at both rear wheels ALL the time?
BTW @ Wiked You need to start your sentences with a capital.
And the above sentence runs on. You need a comma after the word "there"
CLASS IS DISMISSED
I believe you forgot the period to end your sentence criticizing the previous poster's lack of a comma.
 
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Old 06-18-2011 | 10:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Wiked
Gimme a break. It was 4 in the morning and I was on the brink of hallucinating due to sleep deprivation.
Damn grammar **** lol
lol who needs proper grammer as long as ya get your point across loud and clear
 
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Old 06-19-2011 | 01:48 AM
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OK, What's wrong with your rear end that makes you think you need another an improved and better one?? What the wife says don't count

1st what is your gear ratio?
What do you use your truck for?
What areas do you find that your truck just does not do what you want

My guess would be you have a 350 ci. with most likely 3.42 or 3.75 if you are pulling heavy loads or are running over sized tires, look at changing to 4.10 or higher for increased torque. The Positive traction that you question is not what will provide the torque to move your truck, but will help when you are loosing traction in one of the tires. If you are doing a lot of off-roading look into a locking rear end matched to a gear ratio that will provide the torque, or power you are looking for.

Good luck

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Old 06-19-2011 | 08:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Wiked
Gimme a break. It was 4 in the morning and I was on the brink of hallucinating due to sleep deprivation.
Damn grammar **** lol
You did it to me on my thread...
So I came over hear and did it to you on your thread...
Annoying, Isn't it?
 
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Old 06-20-2011 | 09:56 PM
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@jvp I dont know what gear ratios i have I am wondering what gear ratio would be the best. Right now I have a 350ci in my truck but it does not run. I am looking to put in a new 350 with aftermarket parts on it or a 400. I also have 31 inch tires but I'm going to put 33s on it. Should I use a Dana 60 or Dana 44? When it comes to the axles and stuff I'm not 100% sure what I should use.
 
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Old 06-20-2011 | 10:03 PM
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Originally Posted by In2Trux
You did it to me on my thread...
So I came over hear and did it to you on your thread...
Annoying, Isn't it?
I did?

Wow i guess I was hallucinating lol
 
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