The G80 is NOT a real limited slip. It is a flyweight controlled clutch
activated locker. It locks when there is an 80-100 rpm difference
between the two sides. The problem is that they have a nasty habit of
coming apart. Seen them bust the spider gears, shed the carbon off the
clutches, the pins holding the weights break and toss parts around
inside. Not my idea of fun. Before I put a G80 in I'd spend the money to
put something like an Auburn Pro in.

I drop my 94 into 4wheel when we get snow or flooded roads or if I'm out
in the woods in the mud. Figure as long as the surface offers some slip
I have the extra drive axle for a reason. Same routine with the 2002.
--
Steve W.


"mailman" > wrote in message
oups.com...
> Thanks Steve , Don't know if I'm a glutten for punishment or not.
But
> also have a 93 with limited slip that I use everyday turning around
> and backing up, whether it is starting out on gravel or snow or
backing
> out ,very seldom do I spin out or get stuck, and when I use the 96, I
> am constantly spinning a rear tire to pull out, or putting it in 4x4
to
> back out when in snow.
> Steve W. wrote:
> > Sounds like your a glutton for punishment. You do know that the G80
diff
> > is a known failure item right?
> > That said there is also a reason why it has 4x4. If your driving
around
> > on loose gravel or snow use 4X4.
> >
> > --
> > Steve W.
> >
> > "mailman" > wrote in message
> > ups.com...
> > > 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
> > >
> >
> >
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