I have been driving one of these for at least half a year now, with a
pump rig on it, big spools of wire, and other heavy metal bits. I
imagine it has the G80 as I know it's limited slip. I've even accidentally
had it in 4wd on pavement for a short time, and no problems yet other
than the fuel gauge that keeps always saying the tanks are empty. The only problem
the boss had on his 3/4 ton was that the torque
converter bolts came loose and vibrated everything to death. They
replaced the engine and tranny under warranty.
Bryan Hoult wrote:
>
> On Tue, 17 Dec 2002, NADdMD@aol.com wrote:
>
> > Just ordered a 1 ton dually 4X4 pickup (Chevy)
> > with the diesel
> > and Allison automatic transmission AND limited slip
> > differential (for towing
> > the horse trailer).
>
> You are going to love that truck. I spent a couple of weeks
> with a friend's 2002 Duramax/allison 4x4 crew cab, and he
> had to pry my fingers off the steering wheel to get it back.
> The Eaton "locker" (G80 option code)they put in these
> trucks should hold up fine. It is technically a limited
> slip, but it is a pretty firm lockup. Where they get abused
> is on pavement or rock, where too much throttle and perhaps
> application of the brake (power braking) causes them to
> grenade. If you are concerned, put in the Detroit in a
> Detroit EZ locker or a Lockrite. I love the G80 in my 99
> Suburban though - sure wish I had the Duramax.
>
> Bryan
>
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