Mr. Sandog

'Bulletproof' and '10-bolt' have no business in the same sentence. There is no such thing. As long as you have a 10-bolt/8.5" differential in your vehicle, you have a weak link in your drivetrain. Couple that with a 4L60E, and basically everything from your flywheel on back is running on borrowed time, especially when you start adding power and torque, and especially when you have a heavy vehicle.

That said, I would recommend the Eaton LSD and OEM/AAM gears, as some others have already said. That is what I installed a few weeks ago. The 400 lb springs in the Eaton will be fine for you - 800 lb'ers will not make your rear any stronger. Good luck.

SimpleManLance

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thanks for the help

as i was reading around on other threads it seems like almost everyone is saying that a detroitlocker is stronger then an eaton, but here everyone is recommending an eaton. am i missing something? i will take everyone word on this and buy an eaton. my buddy PORN_1 also has an eaton in his truck and i like how it works, it just seemd like maybe i am missing something?

also my ring and pinion looks to be in great condition should i reuse them or get a new one?

SimpleManLance

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wow!! you really know how to make it easier for me to sleep at night!!

Mr. Sandog

I'm in the same boat as you, probably a little worse. My truck weighs 5800 lbs without me in it, and with the Radix I am already in trouble, without smaller pulleys or more power. So believe me, I feel your pain. I'll just drive the truck until something breaks then decide what to do from there.

moregrip

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The detroit locker is stronger by all accounts, however there are some associated characteristics that go along with that ultimate strength. The Eaton is well liked and I have heard of no failures, although I have not looked to find them either.

I chose the detroit locker for that ultimate in strength, but that's definetely not the path most taken.

BlownChevy

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Agreed the EATON will be more than enough for most.

Breeze

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Get one from Dub Silverado thats where I got my Eaton best price.

BlownChevy

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you might want to try one of the sponsors on the right too

zippy

i also would either go detroit or eaton. the detroit is certainly more suited to off roading.

SimpleManLance

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isn't the detroit truetrac a limited slip? that was the one that i was looking to get, not a locker.

now how about more on what gears to get.

naked av told me to look into OEM/AAM gears does anyone else have any other sugestions?

now it is off to do some price checking