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Old Nov 14, 2011 | 01:42 PM
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I was just wondering if anyone knew how to tell what type or diff you have on your truck. I'm not sure what mine is. My back is 3:55 LS but idk about the front. Is there a code on the door? Or just have to take it somewhere to find out??
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Old Nov 14, 2011 | 01:45 PM
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The front will also be a 3.55 but will be an open diff as opposed to a LS. Not sure if thats the info youre looking for or not.
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Old Nov 14, 2011 | 01:55 PM
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^^^^^ agreed..The 2 diff gear ratios must match very closely..if not exactly in order to prevent breakage. So the front will be a 3.55 also. The question seems to be asking what kind of diff. So you should have the 8.8" in the front and i believe it's a reverse rotation also.
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Old Nov 14, 2011 | 02:06 PM
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Sorry for making it unclear guys I was asking if it was an LS diff or open
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Old Nov 14, 2011 | 02:08 PM
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It a 2001 offload 4x4 extracab
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Old Nov 14, 2011 | 02:10 PM
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No biggie....willing to bet it's open..i know the 87-92 style could be ordered with a LS in the front, but only in a certain gear ratio if i remember..but my money is still on that it's open.
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Old Nov 14, 2011 | 02:20 PM
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Originally Posted by 05 super
No biggie....willing to bet it's open..i know the 87-92 style could be ordered with a LS in the front, but only in a certain gear ratio if i remember..but my money is still on that it's open.
Really? Didn't know that haha
But probably is then haha thanks for the info!!
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