What rear end does my Silverado have?
Identify your GMC or Chevrolet rear end gear ratio by the RPO Codes, usually located on the placard labeled “Service Parts Identification” inside the drivers door panel or glove box.
How do I know what rear differential is in my Silverado?
If the ID tag or stamp is missing or unreadable, differentials can be identified by the number of cover bolts, the distinctive shape of the cover, the number of ring gear bolts, and ring gear diameter. They can also be identified by whether the center section is an integral or dropout design.
How can I tell if I have a 8.5 rear end?
Another way to tell the difference between an 8.2 and an 8.5 rearend is to pull the cover and look at the bolt holding the spider gear crosspin. If it takes a 1/2-inch wrench to remove it, it’s an 8.2. If it takes a 5/16-inch wrench to remove it, it’s an 8.5.
How do I know what rear axle I have in my Chevy?
The rear cover’s shape and the number of bolts are identifying features for GM rear differentials. The round 10-bolt cover with a bulge for the ring gear identifies this axle assembly as an 8.5-inch 10-bolt. The two lugs on the lower case at the 5 and 7 o’clock positions are also identifying features.
Do I have Positraction?
Shift your transmission into neutral so that the rear wheels rotate freely. Grasp one rear wheel, turn it and observe the other rear wheel. If the other rear wheel turns in the same direction, there is positraction.
How do I find my Silverado axle ratio?
Method 1: Count the number of teeth on the ring gear and the pinion. Divide the number of the ring gear’s teeth by the number of the pinion’s teeth. This will give you the axle ratio.
How do I find out my trucks axle ratio?
Put a mark on the driveshaft where you can see it from a safe area. As you rotate the rear wheel towards the car front count how many times the driveshaft turns per one complete wheel revolution. This will give you your ratio.
Where is the differential code on a 96 06 Chevy Silverado?
Figure 2. Differential comparison. For the 96-06 Silverado’s, the factory limited slip differential will have a code of G80. The RPO code should be listed inside the glove box. If you purchased the truck used or can’t find the code, proceed to Step 2 for another form of testing.
Does a Chevy Silverado 1500 have a rear differential?
Learning how to test the rear differential is cost-effective and simple. This article applies to the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (1996-2006). Just about every car or truck has at least one differential on it, and anyone with 4×4 truck has two.
Do you recognize the GM 10 bolt on a Ford rear end?
Ford has used a wide range of rear end over the years. You must be able to accurately recognize the GM 10 bolt. To help you find the right part, we need to first correctly recognize the axis you have or need. All these axles have different parts, so we will have to correctly recognize the axle to make sure the part is adequate.