I have a 1989 V2500 Suburban with the factory 10 bolt and 14 bolt SF combination. I've been doing research on lockers but I'm trying to find a CHEAP solution. It appears the the lowest cost lunchbox locker for the rear runs around $450 while a selectable (we have snow and it's a somewhat daily driver) for the front runs AT LEAST $800+++.
That information has sort of sent me down a rabbit hole (as it often times does). In doing more research, the H2 also used a 14B SF with an Eaton E locker which should be as easy as a carrier swap from what I've seen. Has anyone done this? I can't find much information on the subject but I can pick up the entire H2 axle for around $200-$250.
That finding also sent me down the path of trying to find a factory equipped 10b locker. In doing so, I discovered that the H3 supposedly used an 8.6" AAM axle which shares it's carrier with the 8.5" 10 bolt, thus leading me to believe that yet again, there should be a sub-$300 locker option for the front. I have not found ANY information on this however.
This brings me to the point of posting. Has anyone ever done either of these lockers or heard of anyone doing it? Also, can anyone confirm or deny fitment of either of these locker options?
I'm all ears but I'm hoping to find a solid selectable front option that doesn't break the bank and the fact that the rear would also be fully locked or fully open would also allow the use of cutting brakes which would certainly help getting this giant wheelbase Suburban down some of the tighter trails.
That information has sort of sent me down a rabbit hole (as it often times does). In doing more research, the H2 also used a 14B SF with an Eaton E locker which should be as easy as a carrier swap from what I've seen. Has anyone done this? I can't find much information on the subject but I can pick up the entire H2 axle for around $200-$250.
That finding also sent me down the path of trying to find a factory equipped 10b locker. In doing so, I discovered that the H3 supposedly used an 8.6" AAM axle which shares it's carrier with the 8.5" 10 bolt, thus leading me to believe that yet again, there should be a sub-$300 locker option for the front. I have not found ANY information on this however.
This brings me to the point of posting. Has anyone ever done either of these lockers or heard of anyone doing it? Also, can anyone confirm or deny fitment of either of these locker options?
I'm all ears but I'm hoping to find a solid selectable front option that doesn't break the bank and the fact that the rear would also be fully locked or fully open would also allow the use of cutting brakes which would certainly help getting this giant wheelbase Suburban down some of the tighter trails.
