Gear Ratio - Chevy????
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Gear Ratio - Chevy????
how can I find out what gear ratio is in my '96 Chevy C-1500???
Is it somewhere in the VIN??
Starting to boat shop, and want to know what I can safely tow - or should I just be truck &boat shopping ( much less feasible...)
It already has all the heavy-duty trailering package - but the gear ratio makes a huge difference in what I can tow (legally) from 5000 to 7500 #'s - can make a big difference in boat choice.
Any help??
Is it somewhere in the VIN??
Starting to boat shop, and want to know what I can safely tow - or should I just be truck &boat shopping ( much less feasible...)
It already has all the heavy-duty trailering package - but the gear ratio makes a huge difference in what I can tow (legally) from 5000 to 7500 #'s - can make a big difference in boat choice.
Any help??
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Re: Gear Ratio - Chevy????
Many axles have a tag on them listing the gear ratio and carrier type. Have you checked for it? Also I'm sure many here will tell you that any half ton pickup can pull a load, but stopping it is what's important.
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sticker on the inside of the glovebox lid.
The RPO for axle equip are G-codes
example...G80 is positraction
another example GU6 is 3.42 ratio, GT4 is 3.73 ect.
The RPO for axle equip are G-codes
example...G80 is positraction
another example GU6 is 3.42 ratio, GT4 is 3.73 ect.
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or jack the truck up and mark the driveshaft and a tire with chalk and go one tire revolution counting the driveshaft revs. if it's just under 3...it's a 2.73. If it's just 3+ it's a 3.08
barely three and a half is a 3.42
barely three and a half is a 3.42
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Oh praise the board!!!!
Thanks guy's - I should have it figured out tommorow morning. No tags, any more hint's on that glove box code???
The 3.73 is what I was hoping for - allows me 7500#'s - maybe I can still look at the Cig Bullet's.
Thanks. Bouy
Thanks guy's - I should have it figured out tommorow morning. No tags, any more hint's on that glove box code???
The 3.73 is what I was hoping for - allows me 7500#'s - maybe I can still look at the Cig Bullet's.
Thanks. Bouy
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It's a 5.7 with factory tow. Couldn't pass up the deal, only had 46K, I haven't even put 10K on it. Great running truck - just want to use it as a work/tow truck.
According to the manual , a 3.73 wil get me 7500#'s. If thats the case, sh$t BABY, IT'S ALL GOOD!!!!
Otherwise, I need to start looking for a bigger truck...
According to the manual , a 3.73 wil get me 7500#'s. If thats the case, sh$t BABY, IT'S ALL GOOD!!!!
Otherwise, I need to start looking for a bigger truck...
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OK - I haven't ventured out to start checking the truck yet, but , how difficult would it be to cange out the gears to allow me to tow the higher weight??
would it be best to just replace the entire axle?
would it be best to just replace the entire axle?