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What do you think of the gov-lock itself? I had one in my Yukon with correct lube and it only worked when it felt like it, never when I really needed it, and I was always scared it was going to explode. Is that mainly an 8.5" thing?WHAT AXLE?
I'm well-known on this forum for my distain of the "10-bolt" 8.5" ring gear axle assembly, especially the pickup-truck versions that have the terrible rear brakes. I think they're totaled when they need fresh axle grease.
When it was my '88 K1500, the weak and worn-out 8.5" open differential axle assembly got removed. I found a much-stronger 9.5" six-lug axle with OEM Gov-Lock "Posi", the right gear ratio, and bigger, better brakes. Refreshed the brakes, popped a "conversion" U-joint into the rear of the driveshaft, had everything installed for about $500--$600.
I've had the G80 on my 99 1500 2wd NBS and it's always worked fine...again, always used it on pavement, and not gunning it if I ever went off-road. But they do have a bad reputation for blowing up.What do you think of the gov-lock itself? I had one in my Yukon with correct lube and it only worked when it felt like it, never when I really needed it, and I was always scared it was going to explode. Is that mainly an 8.5" thing?
Are you aware if the 2018 Silverado LT featured the g80 govlock for the limited slip differential? Those seem to work pretty well when they are new.