Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon Axles and Differentials

11 messages, Last post on Sep 27, 2009 at 7:29 AM

What is this discussion about? Chevrolet Colorado, GMC Canyon, Truck

#9 of 11 Re: Locking Differential [lvrob] by toofast1 Jan 22, 2009 (12:21 am)
Replying to: lvrob (Jul 13, 2007 7:59 pm) i have an 07 colorado 4x4 . Window sticker reads auto locking rear diff.. I'v never heard any noise and it always leaves 2 nice black marks w/ 265/75/16 tires in 2 wheel drive on hard takeoff.
#10 of 11 locking differentials by gdhuff1 Jun 04, 2009 (7:50 pm)
Can I purchase a g80 locking differential for my 07 Colorado on line?
#11 of 11 locking rear / differential by srthomsen Sep 27, 2009 (7:29 am)
The automatic locking differential on the canyons/colorados is designed to sense a loss of or lack of traction at ONE wheel versus the other and will lock at the time that those preset parameters are reached. It doesn't have anything to do with whether or not you can lay down 2 stripes of rubber on the road. The automatic locking differential also will REDUCE available engine power when it is actuated. It works good BUT there are times when a locked axle & full available power can be an asset. There needs to be a module mod to allow full power with the axle locked.