Yet another "Identify this axle" thread

[NerdBoy]

I'm having issues with my 10-bolt, and I popped the cover today. I have spent some considerable time searching for pictures of a 10-bolt gov lock, and the few that I found didn't look like what I have.
Any ideas?
Pictures here.

Thanks.

 

[readymix]

Not a Gov-Loc. Looks like some sort of LS diff though.
Maybey a Tru-Trac?

 

[NerdBoy]

The closest thing I have found, so far, is a picture of an Eaton carrier.
here but I am not convinced that is it.

 

[frankin5]

looks to me to an auburn unit. I have it front and rear.

 

[85mudblazin]

id be more worried about that ring gear

 

[NerdBoy]

Ring gear? Did you see the pinion in the first two pictures? It's missing a couple teeth. The ring gear is in good condition, compared to it.

I'm trying to figure out what to do. I have a 14bff, but I don't have the money that it is going to take to install it. (hubs, since I have 6 bolt rims, u-joints, u-bolts, etc).
I have access to another 10-bolt, but it is a gov-lock, and it looks like all it needs are some gears.
I will agree, now, it does look like an Auburn.
If I conclude that it is an Auburn, will that take standard 10 bolt gearsets? How possible is it to install the gears with the axle housing still in the truck?

Am I in a world of hurt, here?

 

[readymix]

How possible is it to install the gears with the axle housing still in the truck?

Sure, that is the easiest way when it comes to crushing the sleeve in a 10 bolt

 

[jekbrown]

looks to me to an auburn unit. I have it front and rear.

I agree. When I first saw the pics that was the name that popped into my head. From AGs web site...

not 100% sure it is the auburn one, but its gotta be some sort of LSD.

j

 

[NerdBoy]

So, where would I go about finding a cheap gearset for this thing? Is there anything wrong with getting a used gearset?

 

[K5MONSTERCHEV]

Yep Auburn. Nice I suppose, problem is the cones wear out the case, unlike a disc posi, where you can replace the clutches.

 

[JEBSR]

gear set

I know a lot of people don't like 4wheelparts, but they do have your gears with a lifetime unlimited warranty for $140.00

 

[PsychoticDeadGuy]

can someone post a pic or few of a posi unit? it has the discs in it right?

 

[dyeager535]

Big photos, sorry, but here are some scans out of a truck service manual of the various types:

traction aiding diffs

 

[K5MONSTERCHEV]

I know a lot of people don't like 4wheelparts, but they do have your gears with a lifetime unlimited warranty for $140.00

Prolly because their gears are crapola.

 

[jekbrown]

yes, Genuine gears are total crap. I wouldn't accept $140 in payment to run them on my rig. You can get Yukons from CCOR for less than 4wpw charges for GGs, and they don't suck.

j

 

[JEBSR]

gears

I may just be lucky but I am running them in front and rear of blazer,in my mustang, and my avalanche and put 4-5 sets in other vehicles, never had any problems or noises from them

 

[chevy_muscle]

Here's a auburn in a 10-bolt.

 

[bigjbear]

I've got them in 4.56:1 flavor in my 10B front & 12B rear along w/ a Detroit, turning 35s, no issues after 5 yrs.
EDIT:Genuine Gears from 4WPW, that is.