What front differential in 06' 1/2 ton?

**gocubs68** · 05-21-2009, 11:59 PM

I just won an aution on ebay where I bought a set of 4.10 gears for my 2005 1500 4x4. The description said they were from a 2006 1500 4x4, but described the front diff. as a 10.25" instead of the 8.25" that I believe is in the 06' 1500's. Do you think the guy was just confused or am I wrong in thinking the 06 had the 8.25? I already bought it so there is not much I can do about it, but I got the pair (30,000 Miles) for $150, which I thought was a steal. Thoughts?

**masterfoxscout** · 05-22-2009, 12:24 AM

The NBS 1500s have the GM 8.25 IFS. That includes 2006. I just had my gears replaced so I know that you have the 8.25 AND the guy was probably mistake if it was indeed from a 1500.

**MrShorty** · 05-22-2009, 12:25 AM

1500's had the 8.25 IFS, so I'd say he was either confused about the diff, or he was confused about the 1500 part.

**masterfoxscout** · 05-22-2009, 12:30 AM

He could have jumbled up the 10 bolt rear and the 8.25 making it into the all elusive 10.25 IFS...LOL

**gocubs68** · 05-22-2009, 12:34 AM

Thanks for the replys. I was pretty sure I was right. The 4.10's should really help my 4.8 out quite a bit. Now I've got to find a good locker, my truck has no G80.

**grimreapersshadow** · 05-22-2009, 12:37 AM

eaton's detroit tru-trac systems are nice mechanial posi style and not pricy as a full posi like i have in mine

**masterfoxscout** · 05-22-2009, 12:41 AM

x2 on the Tru Trac!

Gonna put one of those in my Jeeps front axle and a selectable OX in the rear! WewT!

**beenurman** · 05-30-2009, 12:40 AM

yeah man its an 8 and a quarter I.F.S. for sure and for the rear a 8.5 or an 8.6 ring and pinion set but make sure that you get the 8.6 install kit because an 8.5 install kit wont work.

**pmf608** · 05-30-2009, 01:23 AM

for a good locker, i would recommend the ECTED diff. by Auburn Gear. I don't have any experience with it, but am thinking of getting one. Once it is installed, it is full-time limited slip, and then you just flip a switch (while driving at any speed) and it sets it into fully locked mode. I don't know about price though. hope this helps.

**Jimmiee** · 05-30-2009, 10:06 AM

If he miss-represented the gears you may want to contest it through PayPal. Also I know it's a little late but I hope you are buying new gears and not used ones. Never, never buy a used ring and pinion. It will cause nothing but grief and it will always be noisy.