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Old 04-18-2010, 09:16 AM   #1
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looking for posi

I'm looking for a posi unit for my 72 c10. Can a unit from a latter model truck,73 on, work or does it need to be from a 67-72?
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Old 04-18-2010, 09:48 AM   #2
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Re: looking for posi

I just put an Auburn unit a few months ago...

Auburn part# 542032
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Old 04-18-2010, 10:06 AM   #3
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Re: looking for posi

I'm not answering your specific question because I don't know rear ends that well but craigslist is a great place to look if you are not going new. Picked mine up for $125 and it works perfect.
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Old 04-18-2010, 10:39 AM   #4
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Re: looking for posi

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I just put an Auburn unit a few months ago...

Auburn part# 542032
Was this tough to install?
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Old 04-18-2010, 10:51 AM   #5
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Re: looking for posi

12 bolt truck will work from later years. BUT....most of the 73 and up are Gov-Lok (aka Gov-Bomb) and not Eaton style like the 67-72. What do you plan on doing with the truck? I would just buy a new Eaton posi or somebody elses (Yukon?) clutch style rebuildable posi. If you get a 67-72 OEM posi, most likely it will need clutches which run about $100 for the complete set so you have to add that to the cost. But if you can get a complete rear for the right price with the posi, go for it!
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Old 04-18-2010, 10:55 AM   #6
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Was this tough to install?


We spent around an hour and a half. Then one of my techs had to shim it for me as he has done hundreds of posi units.
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Old 04-18-2010, 12:17 PM   #7
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Re: looking for posi

I have a 12 bolt 373 posi in a 72 1/2 ton. P.m. Me if you are interested in driving to ky. John
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Old 04-18-2010, 01:41 PM   #8
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Re: looking for posi

I have had both stock Gm, and a Auburn. The Auburn is a tough quality piece and worth the money. The Stock posi in my 4x4 had broken clutches when I pulled it apart to rebuild and the stock posi in my bb truck was not in much better shape, but after rebuilding them both they seem to be ok. I dont believe the stock clutches are available from Gm anymore so you would have to buy from Randy's Ring and pinion or Richmond.
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Old 04-18-2010, 01:43 PM   #9
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Re: looking for posi

I bought a brand new eaton posi from rearendparts.com. They had it listed at like $4__, I talked them down to $385. Got quoted to install it and 3.73 gears (i have all bearings and seals) for $250.
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Old 04-18-2010, 02:43 PM   #10
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Re: looking for posi

The prices on 4wheelparts.com seem to be reasonable too. Auburn units for $388.
http://www.4wheelparts.com/Drivetrai...=237&t_pt=5589
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Old 04-18-2010, 02:46 PM   #11
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Re: looking for posi

Get an eaton if your going to even start to make any power or just want a reliable posi unit. I've seen alot of auburns go boom!
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Old 04-18-2010, 02:46 PM   #12
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From what I've been told is the Auburn units are not rebuild-able but the Eaton units are. That's just what I've heard though.
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