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Ugene96RS · 01-18-2003, 01:16 PM

I am looking for information on rebuilding the limited slip in my 85 chevy truck. It has an axle code of KXA wich is a "3.07 locking" differential. The limited slip part is not working as good as it used to and I am wanting to replace the clutches in the rear end.

Any help or information would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Mike

ocbaud · 01-18-2003, 01:37 PM

to tell you the truth, i'm not sure if the stock ones are rebuildable.

85Silverado · 01-18-2003, 04:05 PM

I'm with Ocbaud....I don't recall them being rebuildable......i've heard good things about a Detriot locker and also Eaton has good posi's...either are pricey tho.....but from what i understand...the detroit locker doesn't wear out because the teeth lock....no clutches to burn up......anyone correct me if i'm wrong.

ocbaud · 01-18-2003, 06:31 PM

yeah, eaton's are rebuildable. thats the kind i'm gonna be getting

bigblock73 · 01-18-2003, 07:40 PM

Some are rebuildable, I asked this question to a local driveline shop quite some time ago...but I can't remember the specifics...

I THINK it depended if they had steel or aluminum plates or something like that.

I know this doesn't help much...but I do know "NO" is not the completely right answer.

-Jeff

79Silv4x4 · 01-19-2003, 05:48 AM

Go with a detroit and never look back.

01-18-2003, 01:16 PM	#1
Ugene96RS Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 1	Anyone know antyhing about limited slip? I am looking for information on rebuilding the limited slip in my 85 chevy truck. It has an axle code of KXA wich is a "3.07 locking" differential. The limited slip part is not working as good as it used to and I am wanting to replace the clutches in the rear end. Any help or information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Mike

01-18-2003, 04:05 PM	#3
85Silverado Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Posts: 198	I'm with Ocbaud....I don't recall them being rebuildable......i've heard good things about a Detriot locker and also Eaton has good posi's...either are pricey tho.....but from what i understand...the detroit locker doesn't wear out because the teeth lock....no clutches to burn up......anyone correct me if i'm wrong. __________________ Paul D. '78 C20 Scottsdale 350ci 3 speed with granny gear 14 bolt rearend My trucks are "Car-Guy safe".......which pretty much means death trap in the hands of a normal civilian.

01-19-2003, 05:48 AM	#6
79Silv4x4 Workaholic Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Katy, TX Posts: 1,589	Go with a detroit and never look back. __________________ 1979 K-10 Silverado (work in progress) 1991 V1500 Subruban 1999 Suburban LT 4x4 2006 Suburban LTZ (daily driver)

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01-18-2003, 01:37 PM	#2
ocbaud Garage Queen Material Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,129	to tell you the truth, i'm not sure if the stock ones are rebuildable.

01-18-2003, 06:31 PM	#4
ocbaud Garage Queen Material Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,129	yeah, eaton's are rebuildable. thats the kind i'm gonna be getting

01-18-2003, 07:40 PM	#5
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	Some are rebuildable, I asked this question to a local driveline shop quite some time ago...but I can't remember the specifics... I THINK it depended if they had steel or aluminum plates or something like that. I know this doesn't help much...but I do know "NO" is not the completely right answer. -Jeff



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