1988 Chevrolet Suburban rear differential and leaf springs

1988 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN
190,000 MILES • 5.7L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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STREDNEK
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i have i guess what they call a 8 bolt gov-lock rear end its making a whining grinding noise oil is full and clean in pumpkin.was thinking if i cant fix.will a 14 bolt gov lock fit in its place along with three quarter ton spring.
Nov 12, 2014 at 6:22 PM
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HMAC300
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why dont' check in a junkyard for same type rear end. lot easier to replace. you can use up to a 1992. make sure it's same ratio
Nov 13, 2014 at 9:40 AM
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STREDNEK
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Thank you i will check into that.can i swap out leaf springs also from the half ton to three quarter?
Nov 13, 2014 at 7:55 PM
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I don't think so as they are a lot wider than the half ton been a while on that truck. don't know why you would want to do that anyhow when you can add a leaf or put in coil over shocks anyhow
Nov 14, 2014 at 5:28 AM
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