How can I ID 05 vs 06 diff?
08-13-2009, 11:02 AM
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How can I ID 05 vs 06 diff? I was curious if there was a cosmetic difference between the 05 and 06 diff and where the part number was located. My diff looks brand new, but really everything under my car does (gotta love FL cars!), so I don't know if it has been changed or not and would like to know which one is in there. Thanks.
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08-13-2009, 12:40 PM
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Wow, I appreciate the attempt to help, but the sarcasm was completely unwarranted. Did you even read the post? I said diff, not car. I'm pretty sure I know what year my car is 
. The 05 diffs that got replaced under warranty got upgraded to the 06-up units. Being that I bought my car used, I do not know if mine has been replaced and/or upgraded, so I would like to know how to tell the *diffs* apart so I can ID which one is in my car.
. The 05 diffs that got replaced under warranty got upgraded to the 06-up units. Being that I bought my car used, I do not know if mine has been replaced and/or upgraded, so I would like to know how to tell the *diffs* apart so I can ID which one is in my car.
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I think that looks like the '05 diff. Check out this thread http://www.cadillacforums.com/forums...ferential.html
Don't be too concerned, there are a lot of guys with high miles on their '05 diffs and have no problems. I only had mine replaced because it was whining, not broken, and knew I could get it upgraded for free. Just don't wheel hop it and it should last you for a while.
Don't be too concerned, there are a lot of guys with high miles on their '05 diffs and have no problems. I only had mine replaced because it was whining, not broken, and knew I could get it upgraded for free. Just don't wheel hop it and it should last you for a while.
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I think that looks like the '05 diff. Check out this thread http://www.cadillacforums.com/forums...ferential.html
Don't be too concerned, there are a lot of guys with high miles on their '05 diffs and have no problems. I only had mine replaced because it was whining, not broken, and knew I could get it upgraded for free. Just don't wheel hop it and it should last you for a while.
Don't be too concerned, there are a lot of guys with high miles on their '05 diffs and have no problems. I only had mine replaced because it was whining, not broken, and knew I could get it upgraded for free. Just don't wheel hop it and it should last you for a while.
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If you are willing to spend that kind of money for direct GM replacement parts I would highly suggest going the aftermarket route BEFORE destroying your diff. There are options like a complete MADMAN rear end or the more inexpensive route of Hendrix Engineering axles that completely eliminate wheel hop, hence no breaky.
08-13-2009, 05:07 PM
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Wow, I appreciate the attempt to help, but the sarcasm was completely unwarranted. Did you even read the post? I said diff, not car. I'm pretty sure I know what year my car is . The 05 diffs that got replaced under warranty got upgraded to the 06-up units. Being that I bought my car used, I do not know if mine has been replaced and/or upgraded, so I would like to know how to tell the *diffs* apart so I can ID which one is in my car.
. The 05 diffs that got replaced under warranty got upgraded to the 06-up units. Being that I bought my car used, I do not know if mine has been replaced and/or upgraded, so I would like to know how to tell the *diffs* apart so I can ID which one is in my car.How can I ID 05 vs 06 difference
08-13-2009, 10:01 PM
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except everyone knows that diff in the cts-v forum stand for differential because no one can say cts-v with saying diff(seems like anyways). not really a whole lot of difference in the diff in 05-06 so as far as power goes if you put a good number to the wheels they will both probably handle damn close to the same amount until you eliminate wheelp hop.
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If you are willing to spend that kind of money for direct GM replacement parts I would highly suggest going the aftermarket route BEFORE destroying your diff. There are options like a complete MADMAN rear end or the more inexpensive route of Hendrix Engineering axles that completely eliminate wheel hop, hence no breaky.
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except everyone knows that diff in the cts-v forum stand for differential because no one can say cts-v with saying diff(seems like anyways). not really a whole lot of difference in the diff in 05-06 so as far as power goes if you put a good number to the wheels they will both probably handle damn close to the same amount until you eliminate wheelp hop.
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