i know before i even start this you guys are going to say go with a 8.8 but i think my 7.5 can handle anything my 4 banger with 31's can throw at it so im not worried about swaping it out plus a jy 8.8 runs $400-$500 around here

anyone got anything bad to say about this i can pick it up right now shipped to the door for $185

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$261 to the door

 

I'd go with a gear driven limited slip and Yukon gears with a master install kit, but what you have listed will work. Then again I probably wouldn't spend that much on a 7.5.

 

What is the weight difference between a 7.5" and 8.8"?

Personally I would go with a selectable locker and C-clip eliminators if it applies.

 

The main thing I need is a regear figured while I had it apart I would add l/s a gear driven l/s is big money and I'm not sure if they even make one for the 7.5 and the only locks I know of are automatics realistly for what I use the truck for I think a l/s would be better

 

ok ive been up all night trying to figure out what i need

so do i need this? or if i read right on another post to slightly grind down a few theeth to get the stock cross pin back in or did i read it wrong
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and do i need a minor or complete install kit?

 

Hi Guys, thought I'd latch on to this recent post, instead of starting a new one, seeing as it looks like silverfox and I have the same predicament, save that I don't have to rebuild my 7.5 rear end yet. Why the regear, SF? new ratios?
Anyway, I am not worried about dry pavement traction, I'm concerned with gravel/ logging roads traction, and traction in snow, where a locker won't make any difference to tire wear I figure a locker would work, or swap in a Torsen (seems like a lot of work, kudos to Masteratarms)
What are the various options, and what are the costs of the various options?
Has anybody done these swaps themselves?
Leadfoot, I assume by selectable, you mean either locked or open, which sounds fine.

 

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The 7.5 is junk... go with an expo 8.8 with disc brakes. Those mostly have limited slips and they're 31 spline shafts. Id just find a 4.10 8.8 from a 94+ expo

 

After doing some research, I'm leaning towards a Richmond Lock-right (#1830), Seems like only good reviews.
I hear you on the 7.5 to 8.8 switch, and may go that way, but the 7.5 meets most of my needs.