That would depend on the gear ratios in the two units as there were two differential carriers made, if the gear ratios match then you could swap the carrier in using your original gears, if the Sierra has the 3.43 or 3.73 gears and the other has the 4.10 gears then the carrier is different and wont fit. The other issue would be if one is a 2500 while the other is a 1500, that can get interesting depending on it's actual axles, GM used both a semi-floating and full floating axle in those years and those are different internally.
You will also need to check the gear engagement pattern even using the old gears, don't skip that step please.
RPO codes for gear ratios, the sticker should be on the glove box door.
GT4--3.73
GT5--4.10
GU6--3.42
G80--locker
Tuesday, June 23rd, 2020 AT 7:21 AM