Front Diff 92 K1500

[Elbert]

Anyone know what the difference between K1500 and K2500 in the 1992 year model range? I own a 92 K 1500 and was wondering what the difference in the mounting of the front differential is between these two trucks. I assumed they were very similar.

Can you swap a 2500 front differential into a 1500 truck along with the cv joints?

Also anyone know of a limited slip type differential or electric or air locker that works or fits a 1992 K1500. I've hear also the the Detroit Truetrac is a good setup for the front end but I don't think anyone makes anythging for a 1500 series truck.

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[dawnnewsome3]

As for mounting they are the same,but be warned when changing chunks "aka diffs" always check the gear ratio to be positive it is the exact same as the rear . If not major damage can accure,as for lockers they're many oppsions.

[Elbert]

Originally Posted by dawnnewsome3

As for mounting they are the same,but be warned when changing chunks "aka diffs" always check the gear ratio to be positive it is the exact same as the rear . If not major damage can accure,as for lockers they're many oppsions.

I'm looking for a K2500 front differential because as I understand it the 2500 is a 9.25 differential and the 1500 is a 8.25 differential. Eaton makes an e-locker for the 9.25 and no-one makes any type of posi unit for the 8.25.

I'm wondering if it truely is a simple bolt in replacement?

I'm aware of the need to match the gearing front to back.

ANyone done a swap like this?