DIff Girdle Installed

[T Man]

Finally got off my duff and went out and installed my diff girdle today. Necessary? Hardly, the highway doesnt exactally beat up the rearend, and my limited off road (kept to mild trailriding) isnt exactally a stresser much either, but it was free, and looks damn cool

Stock Sucks

http://www.s10planet.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=3393&stc=1&d=1190586752

Cover off, Sorta view of the G 80

http://www.s10planet.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=3394&stc=1&d=1190586752

Yeah....bout time I changed this junk

http://www.s10planet.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=3395&stc=1&d=1190586752

Installed

http://www.s10planet.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=3396&stc=1&d=1190586752

Further out Installed

http://www.s10planet.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=3397&stc=1&d=1190586752

[Hammer Head]

You've got a nice lookin rear end, Tommy.

[firefighter]

Looks good I'm still waiting for mine it should get here Thurs/Fri I'll do the Zex and all new wheel studs at the same time gonna try some spacers to see if when I build the 8.5" if I want it a lil wider. Too bad for me the rear tucks up so far the cover wont be seen.

[T Man]

Ill have a zex when I get my debit card. Gettin it from the same guy

[White-V-6-S-Ten]

How much are the diff girdles?
Is it just a replacement cover?

[T Man]

yup, just a diff cover. I priced them around 150 new. I got mine free from my buddy....same guy who when asked how much he wanted for his zexel he said "i dunno, maybe a couple bucks for the trouble" Im getting his hand me down parts...WOOT

[T Man]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/GM-7-5-TA-GIRDLE-ALUMINUM-DIFFERENTIAL-COVER-DIFF_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33731QQihZ013QQite mZ230127973757QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWD1V#ebayphotohos ting

[Mikz86TA]

Looks good. That gear oil looks like fu*kin mud tho. Did you pre-load the caps? What is the setting on that? The drain and fills make it easier

[T Man]

much easier. I just ran them down till they were snug, I dont know any specs, and I dont want to overtighten

[Blazer69]

that fluid was nasty looking....i want a girdle...lol

[Slaymanic]

It's a sexy rear end =]

[Slacker1357]

I only replaced my Diff cover with one from the dealer...
anyone see my arm or leg?:hammer:

[firefighter]

Yeah I just did the rear on the '65 and it was like 25lbs on the cover and 10-15 inchlbs on the caps basically just snug one thing I learned is to put some blue locktite on the drain plug so you don't have to tighten the hizzy outta it to keep it from leaking also DO NOT use the gasket that comes with the cover if you buy one new just use black rtv silocone. It won't leak that way.

[TreasonAgainstCaesar]

I only replaced my Diff cover with one from the dealer...
anyone see my arm or leg?:hammer:

How much did your dealership cover cost?

[Hammer Head]

He have any more Zexels, Tommy? PM me if he does..

[firefighter]

If you watch e-bay they show up kinda frequently and every now and again you will find some new ones also Auburns show up alot.

[D-Caf]

That covers does look damn good. And holy crap does that diff fluid look used, I don't think that's a good sign when it's dripping out like mud color and all.

I found my Zexel on ebay, was a good deal too great condition for like $125. Love what it's done for my 2wd traction (helps in 4x4 on slippery stuff as well).

[Slacker1357]

about $80 for the cover and some more BS charges. total was around 180 or more... the receipt is in my truck (its 10PM and Im lazy to get it)

[Blazer69]

$80 for what kind of cover? i got my stock gm cover from a dealer for $40

[Slacker1357]

well mine is for a Z. Im not sure if that made a difference. but like I said I have to look at the receipt again. I'll post again in 12 hours.... running late for work now bye

[T Man]

80 for a diff girdle? Thats a hell of a deal right there

[Hammer Head]

Yea, I remember when I got mine it was $135-140.

[blue388]

In my experience when the rear end grease looks muddy its because you have gotten some water in there somehow. My buddies F150 grease looked like that and he found that he had knocked off the vent tube letting water in when he went off road. Cool looking cover by the way free is always the best price!!

[T Man]

The rearend breather on the crews is in a problematic area. It is between the cab and the bed where water runs down on it. Will be re-located shortly