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    Default Re: Lockers/diff/axle etc my Silverado



    TDash previously posted:
    "should I be prepared if it does explode so I can still get home?"

    Yes - but that can mean different things to different people. At a minimum, it means wheeling more with your brain than your gas pedal to avoid breaking things. People have been wheeling many of these trails for generations, and some of the old stuff wasn't all that strong (just look at the stuff on my jeep). It can also mean having friends and vehicles along so that if something breaks you have help to get out (which is one of the reasons we are all here). I know some people carry lots of spare parts (e.g. David and his axle shafts), but I have a very weak front axle and don't carry parts. If it breaks...get it towed home and repair. Unfortunately, large full-size rigs are a bit more difficult to get out but I wouldn't carry a bunch of axle parts unless you know you are going hard-core rock crawling and will be using the gas pedal a lot. There is a balance with carrying recovery gear, tools and some basic repair, and bringing the entire garage of expensive stuff you are very likely to not need. I guess we all find the balance between what we carry, how maintained and prepared we keep our rigs, how hard we push our equipment and how we plan for a broken down rig.

    TDash previously posted:
    "like eaton e-locker dieseldoc suggested or did you mean something completely different than that?"

    I do like the eaton - its a full selectable locker. ARB and OX are also nice. Not sure who has what various vehicle applications.
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    Good for you scott.
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    Quick update i had my mechanic change the gear oil on my diffs he said the rear diff was full of metal and believes the clutch is completely worn. He said he would find out how much to replace the clutch but I'm leaning on not putting any money into it and waiting until I replace it all together and add lockers and possibly the new axle.

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    Scott don't wait the more ey on that rear end.
    There week and ass you see already there not long lived.
    Save that $$ for a replacement housing.
    You can get Dana 60 with 6 lug to fit your truck.
    It will not be flying float like the 3/4 and 1 tons but you get the bigger shafts and center section.
    You will have many more options for lockers as well.

    Good to here your getting things maintained and know what's got to get done.

    How the little one??
    Wife was expecting last we saw you....
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    she's doing very well and sleeping through the night now, thanks so much for asking


    yes i'm saving up for the dana 60s trying to get an idea of how much everything is going to run me with lockers etc


    I feel like hunting junkyards to find axles will just not work for me if i'm imagining how much time would have to be dedicated to it

    I found this place online but I don't know if this makes sense, the little digging i was able to do on them seems like they have a good reputation.
    https://www.boyceequipment.com/dana-...60s-more-axles


    Also saw a Jeep at my local parts store the other day he had a brand new dana60 he said he got from this guy http://built4fun4x4.com/modification-services/ from the looks of it they might only work on Jeeps though

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    You found the gold mine!

    Boyce is a great supplier.
    There military take aparts.
    Will need some maintance on the axles if you get from them.
    Let me know if you order from them you can have delivery to my shop we have fork lift etc.
    They will want to ship to a commercial address.
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