"mailman" > wrote in message
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>I have a 96 s-10 blazer 4x4 --- 4.3 vortex --- 4door--- with a GU6 rear
> end (3.42) and want swap the rear axle assembly complete for a G80
> (limited slip) same gears.
> What other year and models possible have the 3.42 --G80?
> I want to get rid of the extra tire slippage in 2-drive when in snow
> and on gravel.
> Thanks
>
Hey mailman. I have limited experience with 4wd vehicles. But I have a
friend who was almost fired from his job at a dealership (asst. sales mgr.)
when he accidentally ordered, for inventory, 4wd vehicles WITHOUT limited
slip. I would think that it would still require a special order (if now
even possible) to get a 4wd with open differentials. I've been in & around
vehicles all my life; and the consensus seems to be that people would prefer
a 2wd with limited slip than a 4wd with open differentials.
So, here's the question: Are you positively sure that you have open
rear ends(differentials!)? I'd check them, physically/mechanically, before
I took the options-label's "word".
HTH & hope it saves time & expense. You may already have what you wish
for. s