LSSV: 2005 Chevy Crew Cab, Fl to VA and back.

[urdrvideo]

The G80 Locking rear diff is a score... although I suspect most of the late model mil-spec trucks have them.
They use a synthetic gear oil with no additive, Ive seen them lock, and not want to unlock, thats usually your clue that the fluid needs service
Its a true locker and not just a limited slip (spent a couple years working with GMC)
When they first came out in 99 or 2000 GM was the only full size truck with a true locking diff from the factory.

 

[Stretch44875]

Here's a neat video of the G80. I thought mine didn't have a locker, because the tires free wheel in opposite directions when jacked up. It does have it, just wasn't spinning fast enough.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tTGZOJQQBeE


And a pic of my civvy version.

 

[Stonepicker1]

Only took about 5 minutes to install the new window track. Problem is the old crank handle won't work with the new plastic gear.

more research now.

 

[Stonepicker1]

Only took about 5 minutes to install the new window track. Problem is the old crank handle won't work with the new plastic gear.

more research now.

Well, after doing a little more investigating. It seems that there are different window tracks.
1. With motor
2. With out motor(this is the one I thought was for manual operation)
3. Manual. (just ordered this one now)

 

[Warthog]

Spent Saturday riding around in M1075's LSSV. Man those trucks ride nice. Maybe someday you will get to enjoy yours.

 

[roadkill150]

Spent Saturday riding around in M1075's LSSV. Man those trucks ride nice. Maybe someday you will get to enjoy yours.

With all this LSSV talk, I had to join in.. I fired mine up on Sunday and actually made use of the 24 volt side of things to give my Volvo a kick in the pants, as the batteries were low. A little NATO loving going on in this photo.

 

[Stonepicker1]

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?120251-LSSV-Owners-post-info-and-pictures-of-your-truck

Started a new thread for LSSV owners.

 

[Stonepicker1]

Got the replacement parts for the blower motor. I'll install his tomorrow.

 

[gimpyrobb]

With all this LSSV talk, I had to join in.. I fired mine up on Sunday and actually made use of the 24 volt side of things to give my Volvo a kick in the pants, as the batteries were low. A little NATO loving going on in this photo.
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Holy crap, they have them without the "cat eyes"?!!!!!!!!! I might have found my next truck...

 

[Stonepicker1]

Got the correct window regulator from RockAuto. Will install Monday.

 

[Recovry4x4]

Will this be going to OH and back next month?

 

[Stonepicker1]

Will this be going to OH and back next month?

No Kenny, I will be driving the CUCV-II Crew Cab. Taking my son with me to help driving.

Still have some things I want to do to the LSSV before I put it on the road.
Going to get new Rotors, Calipers, Brakes all the way around and a one piece driveshaft made out in TX.

 

[Stonepicker1]

I Installed the missing blower motor items. Truck blows ice cold air now.

Also installed the driver window regulator.

 

[Recovry4x4]

Tag it, insure it and drop it off at my house. I'll see that it gets some driving attention. LOL. Looking mighty cool Phil.

 

[Stonepicker1]

Just ordered new Rotors and pads, kit # K207336, Power Stop. $391.22 shipped.
New brake lines, Kit # 14182, Goodridge G-Stop. $141.05 shipped.

Going to order a custom one-piece, 5.0 x 125 HD Aluminum driveshaft this week from Driveshaft Specialist in Texas.
Should be around $850.00 shipped.
Might be able to pick it up also when I do the road trip to get the CUCV-II in San Antonio.

 

[Stonepicker1]

Just ordered new Rotors and pads, kit # K207336, Power Stop. $391.22 shipped.
New brake lines, Kit # 14182, Goodridge G-Stop. $141.05 shipped.

Going to order a custom one-piece, 5.0 x 125 HD Aluminum driveshaft this week from Driveshaft Specialist in Texas.
Should be around $850.00 shipped.
Might be able to pick it up also when I do the road trip to get the CUCV-II in San Antonio.

Rotors and Pads came in today. Brake lines are on back order.

 

[Stonepicker1]

Got the brake line kit in today. I also got four, NOS brake calipers.

Next big ticket item will be new tires.

 

[Stonepicker1]

Going to order a custom one-piece, 5.0 x 125 HD Aluminum driveshaft this week from Driveshaft Specialist in Texas.
Should be around $850.00 shipped.

I ordered the driveshaft today.....$838.00 shipped. Comes with new Trans yoke and 1480 UJ's.

 

[Warthog]

When you do something, you do it right.

 

[Stonepicker1]

When you do something, you do it right.

Lol...and the bank account is feeling it too.