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missing frount drive line?

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Old 04-28-2009, 09:27 PM
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yeah. you guys have the idea but the thing is that the front spins and the t-case spins where it is supposed to connect to the front drive shaft. not sure how it will all work out. need bolts to put it in. i expect the worst tho.

im told to expect that the front diff is locked up. not sure if that is possible. but im sure they took it off for a reason. i will post a video of the empty section for those having a tough time picturing how it comes together. or so you guys can see it and make your own conclusion. but as of this point im 100% sure i know how this is all supposed to go in and that will be the end of that unless somthings wrong with the diff.

also came standard posi front and rear. but again data is limited for some reason. if any one knows about these suvs please dont be shy.
 
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Old 04-28-2009, 09:55 PM
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Jack the left front wheel off the ground and turn the differential yoke. You will "feel" if the gears are indeed trashed. I had the same thing happen on a 99 suburban.
You should be able to source a new front diff pretty easily, just be sure to match the ratio to the rear.
 
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Old 04-28-2009, 10:31 PM
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What kind of bolts do I need to bolt in the front driveshaft and where would I get a set of "new" bolts
 
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Old 04-28-2009, 11:57 PM
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Try the "help" section of your favorite auto parts store. They should be able to look up a picture or at least a part number. If you get another driveshaft from a junkyard vehicle try to get the bolts along with the shaft.
 
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Old 04-29-2009, 07:01 AM
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I forgot about that posi-track! That makes sense now.

As far as the bolts go, make sure you use only the proper bolts! I learned that lesson the hard way. I was re-installing a driveshaft back when I first got in the military, and I only had two driveshaft bolts for it. So I figured what the hell. These other bolts have the same thread, why not? Well, I took it on a test drive after that and 3 miles later I'm on the side of the road with a cracked transfercase(driveshaft hit it), and a screwed up driveshaft. Let others learn from my mistake! lol
 
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The front diff is a standard open diff. There was never a locking or limited slip front diff offered with the s-series vehicles. Your rear diff may be the G80 Gov-Loc automatic locking rear diff.
 
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