Common questions

Where do I find my rear end ratio?

Where do I find my rear end ratio?

The table below will help you determine what rear end ratio you have by using your RPO code, answering the question: What rear end ratio was in my Chevrolet or GMC vehicle when it left the factory. You can typically find your RPO code on driver side door panel or glove box.

What’s the rear end gear ratio in a GMC?

General Motors rear end differentials are referred to by the diameter of the ring gear, i.e. 7.5 inch, 8.5 inch, 10.5 inch. Our experts will help you find the correct ring and pinion set for your particular application.

How to find the correct gear ratio for your car?

Our experts will help you find the correct ring and pinion set for your particular application. Give us a call at 800-216-1632 to get started. We have a large selection of gear sets in stock and can recommend the correct gear ratio to match your engine horsepower, transmission specs and tire size to give you the desired performance.

The table below will help you determine what rear end ratio you have by using your RPO code, answering the question: What rear end ratio was in my Chevrolet or GMC vehicle when it left the factory. You can typically find your RPO code on driver side door panel or glove box.

When to change the rear end gear ratio?

Switching your rear end gear ratio helps your gas mileage or improves your power! If you’re looking for better gas mileage, you want to switch to a higher gear ratio. If your looking for more power or performance, you would switch to a lower ratio.

What is the GM RPO code for rear axle?

(Accurate identification using the GM RPO code assumes that the rear end has not been previously modified) The prefix is usually F, G or H when referring to Axle Identification. The list below is a partial list of typical GM RPO Codes, specifically the codes pertaining to Axle Identification, Differential Type and Gear Ratio.

What’s the axle ratio on a GM transaxle?

GM RPO Codes – Factory Identification Labels and Interpretation RPO Code Description Ratio G11 Transaxle Final Drive 2.56 G44 Axle Rear 3.07 G72 Axle Rear 2.14 G75 Axle Rear 3.62

How can I find out what axle ratio my Chevy Silverado has?

In this example (Figure 3), GT4 is the axle ratio code. Looking up the GT4 code via Google, or any GM reference literature, the code shows your truck has a 3.73 gear ratio. Figure 3. Option code list. By decoding the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), you can also find out what axle ratio your truck has.

How many teeth does a 3.73 axle ratio have?

For a 3.73 ratio, there may be 41 teeth on the ring gear and 11 on the pinion for 3.72. The axle gears are a part of the differential, and are located behind the inspection cover on your axle. They run in gear lube, which is some nasty stuff.

Switching your rear end gear ratio helps your gas mileage or improves your power! If you’re looking for better gas mileage, you want to switch to a higher gear ratio. If your looking for more power or performance, you would switch to a lower ratio.

Where to find Dana Spicer rear end material number?

When ordering Dana Spicer Differential Parts, provide a bill of material number. This number is stamped on the right hand side axle tube of your rear end. It’s a number like: 603XX-X, 604XX-X or 605XX-X. With this number, you can tell exactly what components the factory used in the assembly of your rear end.

How can you tell the age of a rear axle?

It’s worth noting that rear axles can sometimes be positively identified by a casting number and date stamped on the differential cover or axle tube. However, road debris, dirt, grime, and general age can obscure these numbers. Fortunately, you can tell a lot about a rear axle by its shape and number of bolts on the differential housing.

Is there a migration tool from allot to allot platform?

Our out-of-the-box migration tool, from PacketShaper to Allot platform, makes the replacement process a breeze!

(Accurate identification using the GM RPO code assumes that the rear end has not been previously modified) The prefix is usually F, G or H when referring to Axle Identification. The list below is a partial list of typical GM RPO Codes, specifically the codes pertaining to Axle Identification, Differential Type and Gear Ratio.

It’s worth noting that rear axles can sometimes be positively identified by a casting number and date stamped on the differential cover or axle tube. However, road debris, dirt, grime, and general age can obscure these numbers. Fortunately, you can tell a lot about a rear axle by its shape and number of bolts on the differential housing.

How can I find out my rear axle gear ratio?

Another way to determine your rear axle gear ratio is to open the door and look for the Vehicle Certification (VC) tag.

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