Front differential differences

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I did try and search first like 6 pages and came up empty.

So I need a front diff for my 07. 07-08 have a specific gt5. They look remarkably similar to the 01-06 version. Can I use it?

Found one locally and curious if it’s gonna work. If not what makes this one so specific?
 
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GT5 is the code for 4.10 gear ratio. Where do you see this "GT5" code?

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I know what gt5 means. What makes the 07 different from the 06? That’s all I wanna know. 07-08 don’t have 6l80. Newer body style. Idk if the housing itself changed and if it hasn’t I’d like to go buy it
 
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One of the big differences between an 06 and 07 was switching from torsion bars to struts up front. I *believe* the front diff mounts may be a little different, but I could be wrong.
 
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Not sure if this matters or where the distance change happens, but the CV axles on the 2000-2006 units are shorter than the 2007-2014 units.
 
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wjburken said:
Not sure if this matters or where the distance change happens, but the CV axles on the 2000-2006 units are shorter than the 2007-2014 units.
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Hmmm the 01-06 is also narrower right? So maybe it’s the geometry with the suspension and where the hub was placed.

The two pics above look identical tho
 
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