Destroyed 11.5" Rear End....Options?

[jonathancasey19]

Ring & Pinion

Need to replace ring & pinion at best. Have anyone replaced ring & pinion with used parts? Yukon new set can be had for $475.00.

There's thousands in junk yards......not familiar with gear work. Is this common?

Thanks

 

[rgullett83]

I wouldn't be afraid of a used set as long as they were together.

Sent from my GT-I9300

 

[07metallicgreen]

yeah don't mix and match gears! if you pull them out I would check backlash before you tear them out and then when installing them set them to that depth

 

[jonathancasey19]

What about swapping carriers with Dodge unit? I can't afford a Grizzly.

 

[coker6303]

I have a complete stock rear end sitting in a wrecked truck if that would help.

 

[jonathancasey19]

Well I take that back.....I don't want to spend the money but I should upgrade the broken G80. Still undecided.

Would you choose a Detroit TrueTrac or Grizzly locker?

 

[catman3126]

I have a trutrac in my jeep and I like it quiet and always works and never binds on corners.

 

[rgullett83]

I haven't driven a Detroit, but I am very happy with my grizzly

Sent from my GT-I9300

 

[duramaxzak]

I'm happy with my grizzly also, but they do make a little noise when turning sharp. You could try and find a used locker out of a Dodge 11.5 also, they are supposed to be more durable than the G80.

 

[jonathancasey19]

I just pulled the trigger on a AAM 11.5" posi LSD "dodge unit". I don't want a full locker in DD. TrueTrac seems like a waste of money compared to similar LSD Dodge unit.

 

[Chevy1925]

You could try and find a used locker out of a Dodge 11.5 also, they are supposed to be more durable than the G80.

they are not a locker, they are a limited slip.

 

[Chevy1925]

I just pulled the trigger on a AAM 11.5" posi LSD "dodge unit". I don't want a full locker in DD. TrueTrac seems like a waste of money compared to similar LSD Dodge unit.

my G80 is on its way out as well. ill be swapping to a dodge unit or a detroit true trac

 

[jonathancasey19]

my G80 is on its way out as well. ill be swapping to a dodge unit or a detroit true trac

I'll let you know Monday how I like it. Keeping fingers crossed that housing isn't damaged.

There's a TON of play with driveshaft.... :why-me:

 

[McRat]

Isn't the Dodge unit a Torsen design? (clutchless, load sensing).

 

[Chevy1925]

Isn't the Dodge unit a Torsen design? (clutchless, load sensing).

yes sir! i thought the true trac was as well but its been a loooooong time since ive looked them up

 

[THEFERMANATOR]

Isn't the Dodge unit a Torsen design? (clutchless, load sensing).

Yes, DODGE uses the TORSEN whereas GM uses the EATON GOV-LOC. Personally the TORSEN works REALLY well so long as each tire has some traction. If one rear tire comes off the ground then they don't work at all. Just be careful with a TORSEN during turns, if you romp on it in a turn you will end up going straight.

 

[jonathancasey19]

Isn't the Dodge unit a Torsen design? (clutchless, load sensing).

Yes. Same for Detroit TrueTrac. Only difference being "Dodge unit" has a torque bias ratio of 2:1 and TrueTrac 3:1. Is it worth an extra $300-400? IMO...not really.

 

[jonathancasey19]

Yes, DODGE uses the TORSEN whereas GM uses the EATON GOV-LOC. Personally the TORSEN works REALLY well so long as each tire has some traction. If one rear tire comes off the ground then they don't work at all. Just be careful with a TORSEN during turns, if you romp on it in a turn you will end up going straight.

You have to hit the brake pedal or gently apply emergency brake. I've read stories where Dodge owners weren't aware of this and used 4WD instead. LOL

 

[McRat]

I had excellent results AutoX'g with Torsen high-bias (T2R?) units. Love 'em. But they are not ideal for mud or ice. They are about the best design on wet or dry pavement.

 

[sawmilldmax]

I ripped my limited slip out drag racing, replaced it with a Dodge and no problems yet. I didn't want to hear or feel a Yukon or any other locker, although I'm sure the lockers are stronger.Dustin couldn't believe I ripped it out compared to as much abuse the rear in his truck had taken.