mean05 Posted September 15, 2008 Report Share Posted September 15, 2008 I dont think us AWD boys have the G80 from what I have been told, we are ok. We have to worry about our front diffs more than the rears. I've already had my front diff rebuilt. Sorry to hear about your luck Dan. I know we were talking the other day about how it was not in the budget, but I think you are making the right choice to do it the right way now rather than putting a bandaid on it and having to face the same issue again not so far down the road. oh yeah we do have a G80 and we can blow them lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelleyperformance Posted September 15, 2008 Report Share Posted September 15, 2008 nope, no TSBs on them breaking. happens all the time tho, they just arent as great as they are cracked up to be. ill be right behind you on the tru trac dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy Posted September 15, 2008 Report Share Posted September 15, 2008 Good choice, but I'd have had the dealer fix it first. They should be willing to do it under warrenty. That would have given you something to sell once you get it back and replace it with the Tru-Trac. Not many with the 9.5" rear have a failure with that. I'm impressed to see you've killed it. I replaced my Gov-Lock earlier this year before it started to come apart. They are great for everyday normal use of a truck, just not drag racing or burnouts. One big killer of them is keeping on the throttle when it should be locked in and only one tire is spinning. When that happens it usually is engaged, just being overcome by power and traction. I went to the big dollar Detroit Locker and I'll tell you that it is something you have to get used to driving. They aren't for everyone for sure. The Tru-Trac would have been much cheaper and probably worked just as well for me. I wish I'd have known you were looking as I could have probably gotten everything for you a bit cheaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70chevy03ss Posted September 15, 2008 Report Share Posted September 15, 2008 So Dan does that mean we should all bring u some extra tires for the track. I love seeing Smoky Burn outs hehehheheh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockHead Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 That Sucks Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badkarma Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 glad you caught it before it flew apart on you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscareltemblo Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 Good choice on the trutrac I just installed one on my 68 c-10 and I love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireman31 Posted September 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 (edited) Good choice, but I'd have had the dealer fix it first. They should be willing to do it under warrenty. That would have given you something to sell once you get it back and replace it with the Tru-Trac. Not many with the 9.5" rear have a failure with that. I'm impressed to see you've killed it. I replaced my Gov-Lock earlier this year before it started to come apart. They are great for everyday normal use of a truck, just not drag racing or burnouts. One big killer of them is keeping on the throttle when it should be locked in and only one tire is spinning. When that happens it usually is engaged, just being overcome by power and traction. I went to the big dollar Detroit Locker and I'll tell you that it is something you have to get used to driving. They aren't for everyone for sure. The Tru-Trac would have been much cheaper and probably worked just as well for me. I wish I'd have known you were looking as I could have probably gotten everything for you a bit cheaper. I appreciate the offer Zippy and i'll keep you in mind if I need anything else(*cough* cam/rods/springs...... when the time comes). This was kind of an emergency situation that I had to make a fast move on, my G80 is getting ready to self destruct.......now its starting to make some noise just going straight. Driving my truck like an old lady really sucks. Edited September 16, 2008 by Fireman31 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelleyperformance Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 blew up the 9.5" G80 in our TBSS with 1300 miles.... yes you read that right. and the one before that, kept needing to be flushed per GM TSBs to stop the grinding noises it was making in parking lots and U turns. its a grocery getter i might add, stock as stock can be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSThunder Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 sorry to hear the news Dan. With all the mods to your trans and drive line you need to add some serious power to that thing(SC or headers/cam) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelleyperformance Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 i may just have a 18k mile 112 on the market for near nothing in a month or so..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireman31 Posted September 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 With all the mods to your trans and drive line you need to add some serious power to that thing(SC or headers/cam) i may just have a 18k mile 112 on the market for near nothing in a month or so..... Sorry guys, this beast is gonna keep breathing on her own without any help. Hopefully by spring she will have a nice new bump stick/boob shaft with supporting hardware to make her more evil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireman31 Posted September 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2008 Just got her back this evening, here's a few close ups of the damaged G80........ Now for the finished product.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockHead Posted September 19, 2008 Report Share Posted September 19, 2008 Looks good brother man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelleyperformance Posted September 19, 2008 Report Share Posted September 19, 2008 now your really making me want to not only swap to the tru-trac, but install that TA cover ive had for like 8 months now LOL. how do you like it dan? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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