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Eaton/Detroit, Torsen or Yukon seems to be the question

Posted: Thu Apr 12, 2018 9:31 am
by WE7X
I am looking for input as to which to choose for my '98 AWD.
I have surveyed the used parts in the area, and have not found a suitable and serviceable 3.73 ratio LS rear end (GU4/G80 combo).
Some have suggested that I should forget about spending $100 or so, on a used unit 'that will fail'; and some shops call that unit a 'Time bomb'...
OK, I am getting the message. I have decided to heed the advice of the more experienced, and offer up my '98 van for a differential upgrade at a local well respected shop.
The questions is: Which unit should I install?
I am interested in the Pro's and Con's of the three units that seem to be available.
The Detriot/Eaton, the Torsen, and the Yukon, are all well regarded aftermarket assemblies and the shop I have chosen does not seem to care which I have them install. In fact they said I could supply the unit if I wished, and they would be happy to install what I supply.

Rod J

Re: Eaton/Detroit, Torsen or Yukon seems to be the question

Posted: Thu Apr 12, 2018 9:37 am
by WE7X
OOPS!
Sorry!
Somehow I posted this to the BRAKES category. How do I move it to DRIVELINE subject?

New guy mistake, or just plain not paying attention?

Rod J AKA WE7X

Re: Eaton/Detroit, Torsen or Yukon seems to be the question

Posted: Thu Apr 12, 2018 1:33 pm
by Captn. Crunch
What is your zip code

Re: Eaton/Detroit, Torsen or Yukon seems to be the question

Posted: Thu Apr 12, 2018 2:01 pm
by WE7X
98027-Issaquah, WA

Re: Eaton/Detroit, Torsen or Yukon seems to be the question

Posted: Thu Apr 12, 2018 2:18 pm
by Captn. Crunch
White side auto wrecking
In vehicle GT4 3.73’s
23 miles from your house

Super L auto recycling
British Columbia 102 miles from your house
Cast iron front diff with 3.73’s

Re: Eaton/Detroit, Torsen or Yukon seems to be the question

Posted: Thu Apr 12, 2018 3:11 pm
by Captn. Crunch
Sorry, you already have 3.73 rear open. You need a carrier for your open. Here you go

https://m.ebay.com/itm/93-02-Camaro-Zex ... Sw~GRazogo

Great price too

Re: Eaton/Detroit, Torsen or Yukon seems to be the question

Posted: Thu Apr 12, 2018 3:13 pm
by Captn. Crunch
Def. look into dragging that ci front diff back across the border. Have them put a magnet to it make sure. We gotta grab these things now. They are getting scarce

Re: Eaton/Detroit, Torsen or Yukon seems to be the question

Posted: Sun Aug 18, 2019 9:48 pm
by Astrophysics
Hi,

Which one of the limited slip rear units did you finally buy?
I am waiting to decide on my 2003 AWD with 3.42 ratio.
I may go 4.10 or 3.31 to get better acceleration with 30" tires.

AP