Ok i am waiting for my PowerTrax No-slip locker to arrive. So are these things hard to install. I was going to have a shop do it, but i am low on funds.

 

I have never had the rear open on my truck but I have been told by others that it is an easy install. That is if you are not changing gears.

 

I installed a Powertrax No-Slip myself with a little help from a buddy. See this thread. It is really nice to have 2 people since you need to spin the tires and slide the axles in and out a bit to get everything to line up and seat correctly. One guy manipulates the tire while the other futzes inside the pumpkin. One thing to be careful of is the pinion bolt. It is a 10mm if I recall correctly and it is tight. Tight, meaning getting it to turn and also tight to get a ratchet onto. DO NOT slip the socket off while trying to break the bolt loose, otherwise the bolt will round and then you are F-ed. If you have any mechanical skills and can follow directions (which I'm assuming you do since you are going to try this yourself) the install should take about an hour or so. I think you will be pleased with the difference in the truck
-tom

 

I wish I didnt have the great 1 tire burnout LOL

 

I have never installed gears or an LS before but I have changed fluids in several and I have had the cover off mine so I know what I'm looking at in there a little. I might be able to help if your and my schedules line out. Let me know if there's anything I can do for ya.

 

That would be good, sounds like having two people is a big help. I am still waiting for the unit to come in. When it does i will let you know.