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Will a Chevy Tahoe rear end fit a Chevy Silverado rear end?
So, the rear diff in my Chevy Tahoe is officially dead after a weekend of trying to offroad in it. A buddy says I can use the rear end from a Chevy Silverado. Is this true? Will a Chevy Tahoe rear end fit a Chevy Silverado’s differential?
Matt Terzi · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Yikes, we’re sorry to hear this happened! And unfortunately, this is a complicated question with an annoying sometimes yes, sometimes no answer.
First and foremost, Silverado trucks use leaf spring suspensions, while Tahoes have multi-link suspensions. That means their perches will be different, and the two differentials won’t line up directly.
That’s before you even take into consideration the speedometer, odometer, different gear ratios, drive types (two-wheel versus four-wheel drive), and more.
So the short answer? No. You shouldn’t try fitting a Silverado differential into a Chevy Tahoe. You’re better off just finding an OEM or aftermarket Tahoe differential you’re certain will fit.
Now for the more complicated answer. Fitting a Tahoe with a Silverado rear end might work, but you’d need to be a pretty skilled and experienced mechanic to pull it off, and it might require some custom fabrication work and a significant amount of labor. So we’re not saying you can’t use a Silverado rear end in a Tahoe. We’re saying you probably shouldn’t.
We’re sorry this answer was a little convoluted—there are just too many factors at play here to answer definitively—but if it’s any consolation, we can help you save hundreds or even thousands of dollars per year on
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