8.5 and 8.6 gears are the same. He sounds full of it. The only way the gears wont fit is if they are lower than 2.76, or higher than like 5.10 or something. IMO, find a buddy that does know what he is doing. And do it your self.
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Yea thats what i was thinking hes just full of bulls***! Im going to try to order a truetrac this week. Then me and my dad can put it in.
Does anybody have a write up on a truetrac installation or what all i need to do the swap?
its the same as any lsd or locker...http://www.ls1truck.com/forums/mecha...tructions.html
this is a write up, but the pics are gone. Ill look for one with pics.
like they said 8.5 8.6 gears are the same.ive even used 8.5 and 8.6 gears on the same eaton posi unit.it worked ,the 8.5s were out of a 80s camaro and i put them in my truck with my 8.6 eaton unit.