Was this a good deal for a Posi Unit and gears? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

HavinSomeFun · 04-03-2008, 06:36 AM

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...MEWA:IT&ih=001

sorry if I beat out anyone on the board.

stope4 · 04-03-2008, 06:51 AM

if it is in as good of shape as he says, yes, it's a good deal. But, and it's a very big But, I would never install one of these without having it rebuilt unless the previous owner can prove when he bought and had the thing rebuilt. Lot's of abuse can go on with these and the last thing you want is to install it and then find out it needs to be rebuilt. Unless you can do the work yourself, installation is way too expensive to just have it redone because you didn't put a good unit in to start with.

**PICKMUP** · 04-03-2008, 06:57 AM

I don't think that is an original eaton. The springs look different. Do you know brand? I would just check to make sure there is still good resistance drag on the clutches, and if there is...GO

Blue85 · 04-03-2008, 07:22 AM

Kinda looks like an Auburn by looking at the symbol/logo, and the triple spring on one side.

whatnow123 · 04-03-2008, 07:52 AM

I agree, it looks to have been replaced because it doesn't look like mine at all.

This is my word of advise, buy new gears when you install it. I bought a posi rear end and the gears that were in there screamed at highway speed they were so worn. You couldn't tell by looking at them, but you couldn't hear the radio or exhaust it whined so loud. Don't spend the time (or money of some else is doing it) setting up used gears. I did mine, it's not that tough, but very time consuming. $180 bucks with an install kit, cheap insurance from having to do it over.

70GMCer · 04-03-2008, 03:16 PM

plus, what was the shipping costs he charged?

jlaird · 04-03-2008, 03:18 PM

the problem is as stated above you have to take the word of the seller. I wouldn't buy it unless I new 100% that it didn't need a rebuild. The auction price, labor and parts for a rebuild(assuming you wouldn't do it yourself) would cost you more than a new eaton posi. You can get these new for $365 you know.

HavinSomeFun · 04-03-2008, 03:45 PM

It is an Auburn unit. here is the part number -Ye5420105, High Performance Series . I priced the Auburn locally and it was $430 and gears were $180 plus the install kit. I can set it up myself and had several conversations with the seller. I think it will be ok and I think I saved a ton of cash (I hope) shipping was $30...

04-03-2008, 06:36 AM	#1
HavinSomeFun Still Just Havin Some Fun! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Piedmont, Oklahoma Posts: 1,145	Was this a good deal for a Posi Unit and gears? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...MEWA:IT&ih=001 sorry if I beat out anyone on the board. __________________ a green one with some stuff done to it....

04-03-2008, 06:51 AM	#2
stope4 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Houston Posts: 434	Re: Was this a good deal for a Posi Unit and gears? if it is in as good of shape as he says, yes, it's a good deal. But, and it's a very big But, I would never install one of these without having it rebuilt unless the previous owner can prove when he bought and had the thing rebuilt. Lot's of abuse can go on with these and the last thing you want is to install it and then find out it needs to be rebuilt. Unless you can do the work yourself, installation is way too expensive to just have it redone because you didn't put a good unit in to start with.

04-03-2008, 06:57 AM	#3
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,125	Re: Was this a good deal for a Posi Unit and gears? I don't think that is an original eaton. The springs look different. Do you know brand? I would just check to make sure there is still good resistance drag on the clutches, and if there is...GO

04-03-2008, 07:22 AM	#4
Blue85 Oilfield Trash Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Raymore, Sk, Canada, Earth Posts: 3,171	Re: Was this a good deal for a Posi Unit and gears? Kinda looks like an Auburn by looking at the symbol/logo, and the triple spring on one side. __________________ 14 Dodge 3500 Mega Cab 08 Dodge 3500 Mega Cab 87 Chev 3+3 4x4 80 GMC K10 High Sierra bone stock 70 Chevelle 350SS long term project 68 GMC 3ton Grain Truck/Garbage wagon 50 Pontiac 2 Door Coupe Project "I've got a shotgun rifle and a 4 wheel drive and a country boy can survive" Hank Jr.

04-03-2008, 07:52 AM	#5
whatnow123 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 835	Re: Was this a good deal for a Posi Unit and gears? I agree, it looks to have been replaced because it doesn't look like mine at all. This is my word of advise, buy new gears when you install it. I bought a posi rear end and the gears that were in there screamed at highway speed they were so worn. You couldn't tell by looking at them, but you couldn't hear the radio or exhaust it whined so loud. Don't spend the time (or money of some else is doing it) setting up used gears. I did mine, it's not that tough, but very time consuming. $180 bucks with an install kit, cheap insurance from having to do it over. __________________ 67 Short Step, 355, 700R 4.11 posi rear, 4/6 drop Discs on all 4 corners. Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=219094 Last edited by whatnow123; 04-03-2008 at 07:54 AM.

04-03-2008, 03:16 PM	#6
70GMCer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Joppa, Maryland Posts: 4,408	Re: Was this a good deal for a Posi Unit and gears? plus, what was the shipping costs he charged? __________________ 1997 GMC Sierra Ext 1965 Mustang

04-03-2008, 03:18 PM	#7
jlaird Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: johnstown, NY Posts: 2,393	Re: Was this a good deal for a Posi Unit and gears? the problem is as stated above you have to take the word of the seller. I wouldn't buy it unless I new 100% that it didn't need a rebuild. The auction price, labor and parts for a rebuild(assuming you wouldn't do it yourself) would cost you more than a new eaton posi. You can get these new for $365 you know.

04-03-2008, 03:45 PM	#8
HavinSomeFun Still Just Havin Some Fun! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Piedmont, Oklahoma Posts: 1,145	Re: Was this a good deal for a Posi Unit and gears? It is an Auburn unit. here is the part number -Ye5420105, High Performance Series . I priced the Auburn locally and it was $430 and gears were $180 plus the install kit. I can set it up myself and had several conversations with the seller. I think it will be ok and I think I saved a ton of cash (I hope) shipping was $30... __________________ a green one with some stuff done to it....



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