2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission are the diffs on a 97 tha same on a 99?

[rraulston]

hey guys, wanted to know if the front and rear diiffs on a 97 are the same on a 99. Both trucks are 4x4 2500's. I think they are , but wanna make sure. RRR

 

[JJW_ND]

Yes and No

If they are both 5sps they both have Dana 80 rears. Both have Dana 60 fronts. Auto trucks in either year will have a Dana 70 rear.



If they both have a Limited Slip Differential rear diff, they will be slightly different. I believe one will us a power loc and one a traction loc. The older LSD seem more reliable reguarding how much the stay locked.



jjw

ND

 

[Dsul]

Hey guys, this is my 1st post.

My 99 is currently being redone after a wreck that actually bent the rear axle :{

Can anyone else backup the idea the older limited slips may be more reliable because the insurance company paid for another Dana 80 out of a 97 5 speed rather than repairing mine.

thanks in advance, andy