What did you do to your G-Body today? [2011-2018]

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pontiacgp

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3TP, 3.42 Posi 8.5 10 bolt out of an 87 GN. All the other stuff the guy just had lying around. Paid a grand for the rear (complete drum to drum, posi and original gears intact), 50 for the swaybars, and $30 for everything else. Oh, I found it on facebook marketplace. I think soon facebook might end up being more popular than CL to sell on. It's easier by far to post stuff.

I hope no one has changed the gears and carrier out of that rear end and that it's not blown, I never rely on the stamped numbers on a 30 year old rear end or the condition of the carrier and gears until I pull the cover.
 
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I hope no one has changed the gears and carrier out of that rear end and that it's not blown, I never rely on the stamped numbers on a 30 year old rear end or the condition of the carrier and gears until I pull the cover.
Pulled the cover last night. Its got the stock lsd and 3.42s Idk why everyone complains about diff fluid smell. Just smells like... fluid, to me. I can provide pics if ya want lol. I plan on going through it, new gaskets and seals. Its been apart before, judging by the black rtv and lack of a gasket.
 
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Pulled the cover last night. Its got the stock lsd and 3.42s Idk why everyone complains about diff fluid smell. Just smells like... fluid, to me. I can provide pics if ya want lol. I plan on going through it, new gaskets and seals. Its been apart before, judging by the black rtv and jack of a gasket.

that's good, is it an Auburn or an Eaton?
 

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that's good, is it an Auburn or an Eaton?
I dont remember. I did see that S spring in there and the clutches. I can get some pics in a few hours when im home from work.
 

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I dont remember. I did see that S spring in there and the clutches. I can get some pics in a few hours when im home from work.

with replaceable clutch packs it's an Eaton, it can have a S spring or 4 springs and the 2 plates.....the Auburn has cones and are not rebuildable.. I have an Eaton in my rear end and it's from an 67 Chevelle, the only thing I have changed is the thrust washers which had a recall
 
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Did a thing.
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Gotta go test it.
 
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Sent the parts cars to scrap and got my driveway back! Whooooo hooooo!
 
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Drove Cutlass to work, apparently ran over something sharp and cut through the tread, came out to a flat tire after work. Headed to Discount tire for repair Tuesday.
 

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Sent the parts cars to scrap and got my driveway back! Whooooo hooooo!


I think we just sold our third car in the last two days (fingers crossed)... relax it isn't a G-body - just our spare Ford Toreass. But, it does mean that have one less thing to worry about that isn't a G-body!
 
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Drove Cutlass to work, apparently ran over something sharp and cut through the tread, came out to a flat tire after work. Headed to Discount tire for repair Tuesday.

that's why I always have a kit like this in my car and a small compressor...

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