the RAREST and STRONGEST front diff for a 2nd gen Syclone

we need a strong front differential for my AWD S-10 project, and after months of searching, I finally found the ultra rare cast iron ZR-2 front diff as well as an Oldsmobile Bravada unit which will be combined to make the strongest GM 7.25" IFS diff available.
regearing the larger GM 8.25" IFS front diff with 4.30s
• ReGearing an IFS Diffe...

[@sergeantspeed5941]

Gotta love that no matter where you live in the country, the same 10 songs play on the radio on repeat.

[@69castellano]

I have one of those iron case front diffs for my AWD supercharged V8 S-10 blazer project. I also have the AWD front axel for parts. 3.73:1 gear ratio as well. Mine will have a Zexel torsion carrier. making it 4 wheel positraction.

[@c.j.s.2767]

I've been a mechanic for 29 years. I care about doing things right, I don't half ass anything. I don't cut corners, I don't just change parts until the problem is solved and I'm honest. I know, crazy right! Glad to see you go ahead and tear it down and do what needs to be done. Not criticizing, but maybe next time wrap that pry bar with some electrical tape when your prying out a stubborn seal and your up against the sealing surface againt. Got mad respect for you and you great work ethic.

[@alecluce]

Pretty cool build. Subbed.

[@noe5723]

S10s look like it would be convenient and fun to own

[@dwaynerozier2422]

Thanks for going through all the steps

[@you_cant_see_me_3000]

Eye protection!

[@fillupread]

Subscribed! This is the kind of video gearheads like. No fancy editing, no $(#*$ music, no one acting like a clown, just simple, informative and to the point. Cant wait to see the final results of this build.

[@mikelovin7]

I'd call it the Hurricane since Typhoon and Cyclone has already been used, and this could have been the next version if GM had created it. 👍🏻

[@peterf.4268]

Noticing the Fleece hoodie...did Duramax get some upgrades?

[@chrisk6474]

It's never a cookie cutter build. Beefing up the differential to AWD is such a nice touch to a project. ❤

[@user-qi9hy3zf9m]

Man, thank you for just being a normal person and just making simple videos with commentary. I can watch these all day!

[@jamesaustin4044]

You can hang plastic sheets from the sides of the vehicle when pressure washing and it keeps everything else from getting messy.

[@o2boutdoors]

Love this build! Appreciate seeing the details on combining the best of the best parts from different applications. I think it's great that you're using a lighter vehicle this time around, and I bet it will be a blast to drive.

[@garywinkel1831]

LT, I completely appreciate your desire to always do everything right. Anything worth doing, is worth overdoing.

[@joethepirate1]

That was quite the dance removing the front sway bar. LOL

[@davidgibbons7651]

There is nothing like that sigh of relief when you get that bolt in and you know that the thing you're suspending in air is not going to fall on you.

[@rjm7168]

Yeah - cleaning oil and grease off the frame usually takes paint with it. I just rattle can the exposed portions of the frame some black semi-gloss.

[@gusmarrero6030]

Hell yeah already loving this build!

[@bobbycuesroadhouse2204]

I can appreciate your attention to detail! Can’t wait to see this truck rip!