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Old 02-18-2024, 08:38 PM
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Why can I only get one wheel to spin during a burnout??

I have a 1995 OBS K2500 6 lug Chevy that has been LS swapped everything else is stock and no matter if I’m on asphalt or gravel I can only get one wheel to spin during a burnout. Why can’t I get both wheels to spin.
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Re: Why can I only get one wheel to spin during a burnout??

Open differential?
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Re: Why can I only get one wheel to spin during a burnout??

You're on the wrong forum. This site is for F Body 3rd generation Camaros and Firebirds....besides the fact that if that's your question, you should be asking a d hanging out with the other clowns on any one of a number of Facebook groups.
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Yeah he took a left turn instead of a right and ended up here, not even close.
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Re: Why can I only get one wheel to spin during a burnout??

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no matter if I’m on asphalt or gravel I can only get one wheel to spin during a burnout.
You'll have to move to Maine, with that truck, and join your ONE TIRE FRYER brothers.
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Re: Why can I only get one wheel to spin during a burnout??

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I have a 1995 OBS K2500 6 lug Chevy that has been LS swapped everything else is stock and no matter if I’m on asphalt or gravel I can only get one wheel to spin during a burnout. Why can’t I get both wheels to spin.
Open differential.

GMT400 platform did not come with an LSD. There was a factory "locker" option but it wasn't common.

All that being said - the forum you want is GMT400.com but be warned, there are alot of folks over there is a whole discussion over there (that is vehemently defended) on the merits of lifting 2WD trucks.

So yeah.
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Re: Why can I only get one wheel to spin during a burnout??

Questions like this reach the forum because of google searches. Although they're not third gen related, the user asking the question usually doesn't realize this is a vehicle specific forum.

The 1991 454SS I used to own was classified as a GMT400. It had a 14 bolt diff with the crappy gov loc diff. This was the lightest vehicle this diff was installed in. Basically a 3/4 ton truck diff with 5 bolt rims on a 6" circle. Not as good as a proper locking diff but better than an open diff.
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