Looks good. I dont have room for a spare.:(:(

Well right or wrong I told the seller of the G80 I would pass on the purchase . I just don't think it's the right type. Disengages too early and somewhat fragile . All based on S10 forums discussions so I may be totally wrong . I have time for more research and looking . I have the 3.42 R&P coming and will set it aside until I figure out the posi/locker situation .

And in the back of my mind it's possible I already have a locker that may not be functioning properly . As well done as this conversion is there is a chance of that . I need to pull the cover and investigate to be 100 % sure . Yesterday when I picked up my truck from the muffler shop the guy shook my hand and said that was the best conversion he had ever seen . Brought a smile to my face ;)

Nice You probably dont even need the posi. You dont drive in the snow or drag race, you may not even miss it. When I built my truck I was planning on drag racing it occasionally but about that time the local track shut down and has remained that way. I do drive in the snow from time to time so the locker helps with that.

Yeah if I have to drive in snow or ice it will be in my 4x4 dually . Or just stay home . I am hoping to tear down the axle once so I do have to make a decision on posi yes or no .

Anyone know anything about this brand/style of posi unit ? Or have actual experience with one ?

https://rocky-road.com/shop/gm-7-5-limited-slip-grip-pro-gt247528/

Found a white cap a little over an hour away and picked it up this morning . This cap is newer and in great shape and of course doesn't need to be painted . it has an interior light and a brake light which the other cap does not . And finally this cap has the front pass through window which I wanted .

I had purchased six hold down clamps and the guy threw in 4 so I now have 10 clamps to hold it down . Should do the job :D I have to install new weatherstripping to the bottom where it meets the truck bed and do the wiring . And give it a good interior cleaning . Best part it was $200.00 . I will sell the other one and be good to go .

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That’s an outstanding get!! Well done and it sounds much better. So cool!

Is there a cop visiting you?...

That is a deal on the shell. Dags will love it.

Thanks guys , yeah I stole this one . Just in the right place at the right time . Facebook Marketplace score and a pleasant drive to NC . This pretty much concludes exterior mods other than possibly a hood protector/wind deflector . I like that they protect the paint on the leading edge of the hood and the smoke color goes with the window vent shades . Just want to maintain the clean simple look . SmileWavy

^Those wheels are perfect for the clean simple look.

Another score 😃 . Found a guy on FM parting out a 99 GMC Jimmy 2wd . The 2wd Jimmy/Blazer have the same width rear axle as the S10 pickup but they have rear disc brakes . And the guy says it has the G80 posi and he thinks 3.42 gear ratio . He's pulling the assembly out tomorrow and I pick it up Wednesday morning . For $250.00 I get the disc brakes I want , the posi and hopefully the gear ratio all in one easy swap . And the axle has less mileage than mine .

Last week I ordered 3 keys from Amazon for the white Leer cap . Took a chance for 8 bucks and they work ! Had to use some PB Blaster to free up the lock cylinders and then some graphite but they be smooth now 👍 . Still having a blast with this little hot rod .

Score on the rear!

Congrats on the keys.

Nice. You have the S10 pretty well dialed. The disc brakes are a nice upgrade. I just did the shoes on my rear drums a month ago. They were down to the rivets.:D:D

Do you need to adjust the brake bias when going to rear disks?

Everything I have read online says the 1998 + the ABS adjusts the bias . No change needed to proportioning valve . I will judge for myself the performance and if I have to will go with more aggressive pads in the front and less aggressive in the rear . But I don't think that will be needed .

The seller took a pic of the option code sticker in the glove box . Confirmed GU6 which is 3.42 gear ratio and G80 which is the posi . He also took a pic of the axle pumpkin and I see the casting protrusions at the 5 and 7 o'clock position confirming a 7.625 axle . This should be a direct bolt in . I pick it up tomorrow morning .

That is a great score on tbe axle assembly. Seems like you would need proportioning valve or something with disc brakes in the back?

Picked up the axle assy this morning it seems to be in good shape . I will clean it up and paint before install .

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Wow, great score and super nice upgrade!