Limited Slip in the Front? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

FLDBRED · 01-17-2011, 07:03 PM

Did Chevy or GMC ever offer limited slip in the front axle on our trucks?When I was a kid a local guy had a 1970 LWB 3/4 that he said had a posi in the front.I don't know if it was stock,but it was the baddest truck around!

Blazer1970 · 01-18-2011, 07:37 AM

Yes, a front Eaton limited slip was available on some 4X4s as a factory option. I have seen several SPIDs with the front limited slip listed.

**special-K** · 01-18-2011, 08:03 AM

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**k5blazin** · 01-23-2011, 01:22 AM

my 71 parts blazer has a factory limited slip front axle. it shows it here on the spid sheet..

**special-K** · 01-23-2011, 07:07 AM

Now there's a new option on me: single speed rear? I have always wanted to locate a two speed 1t rear. I remember riding in an IH 1t wrecker that had one and have wanted one ever since. How cool would that be in my '71 C/30?
Sorry for the 'jack. That just really struck a nerve (a good one).

FLDBRED · 01-23-2011, 09:35 AM

Great info! This site is AWESOME!

**jerry moss** · 01-23-2011, 10:09 AM

yes-option number 9501AA if memory serves me correctly. i've only seen one and I own it

. not too common out here but i'm sure mountain states and rustbelt areas see a few more.

**bignbad** · 01-23-2011, 05:13 PM

What is a single speed rear? Compared to a say a 4:10...I just might want one now

**k5blazin** · 01-23-2011, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by bignbad

What is a single speed rear? Compared to a say a 4:10...I just might want one now

Not sure hopefully someone will tell us both!
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DEISS · 01-23-2011, 11:47 PM

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**special-K** · 01-24-2011, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by bignbad

What is a single speed rear? Compared to a say a 4:10...I just might want one now

That's what I was asking about. All rears that we know of are single speed. Medium duties can have 2spd rears and I've seen one in a 1t International.

onebadbowtie · 01-24-2011, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

That's what I was asking about. All rears that we know of are single speed. Medium duties can have 2spd rears and I've seen one in a 1t International.

lots of older grain trucks have 2 speed rearends but ive never seen it in a pickup before

**special-K** · 01-24-2011, 11:02 AM

Right. So,even if light duties could be had with 2spds,that would be the "option". Not a single speed rear. It must be something else,but what?

01-17-2011, 07:03 PM	#1
FLDBRED Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: CENTRAL,NJ Posts: 586	Limited Slip in the Front? Did Chevy or GMC ever offer limited slip in the front axle on our trucks?When I was a kid a local guy had a 1970 LWB 3/4 that he said had a posi in the front.I don't know if it was stock,but it was the baddest truck around!

01-18-2011, 07:37 AM	#2
Blazer1970 Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Old Mission, MI, USA Posts: 2,507	Re: Limited Slip in the Front? Yes, a front Eaton limited slip was available on some 4X4s as a factory option. I have seen several SPIDs with the front limited slip listed. __________________ Tim

01-18-2011, 08:03 AM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Limited Slip in the Front? x2 __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-23-2011, 01:22 AM	#4
k5blazin Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: potsdam ny Posts: 401	Re: Limited Slip in the Front? my 71 parts blazer has a factory limited slip front axle. it shows it here on the spid sheet.. Attached Images

01-23-2011, 07:07 AM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Limited Slip in the Front? Now there's a new option on me: single speed rear? I have always wanted to locate a two speed 1t rear. I remember riding in an IH 1t wrecker that had one and have wanted one ever since. How cool would that be in my '71 C/30? Sorry for the 'jack. That just really struck a nerve (a good one). __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-23-2011, 09:35 AM	#6
FLDBRED Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: CENTRAL,NJ Posts: 586	Re: Limited Slip in the Front? Great info! This site is AWESOME!

01-23-2011, 10:09 AM	#7
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,947	Re: Limited Slip in the Front? yes-option number 9501AA if memory serves me correctly. i've only seen one and I own it . not too common out here but i'm sure mountain states and rustbelt areas see a few more. __________________ jerry moss 72 cheyenne super K20- tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,tow hooks,bumper guards,toolbox,aux. fuel tank,posi front and rear,plus other goodies!!! SOLD 69 suburban K20-tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,4 inch all spring lift,4 speed, 14 bolt full floater, dana 44 HD,warn winch,posi front and rear,tow hooks,plus other goodies. 73/80 chevy/gmc K20 SB400,turbo 400,205,tilt,a-c,gas hog. 77 K/5 cheyenne blazer-daily driver/beater. SON HAS IT NOW BRENTWOOD,CALIFORNIA

01-23-2011, 05:13 PM	#8
bignbad Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: highspire,pa Posts: 423	Re: Limited Slip in the Front? What is a single speed rear? Compared to a say a 4:10...I just might want one now __________________ '72 chevy k20 '06 H-D Springer softail http://www.bluemooncruisers.com/ http://www.enginecycle.com/ ~Eric Last edited by bignbad; 01-23-2011 at 05:14 PM.

01-23-2011, 11:47 PM	#10
DEISS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Big Bear Lake, CA. Posts: 291	Re: Limited Slip in the Front? Subscribed

01-24-2011, 11:02 AM	#13
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Limited Slip in the Front? Right. So,even if light duties could be had with 2spds,that would be the "option". Not a single speed rear. It must be something else,but what? __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~



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