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How big should the rear end be on a S10?

How big should the rear end be on a S10?

With a 48″ wide front axle, you should be ok with an 54.5″ S10 rear on a ’23 with wider tires. With that being said, here is info I have compiled and written as this subject as it comes up often – I suggest you print it and take it with you to the junkyard so you can get one with a gearset you want.

Where do I find my rear end gear ratio?

You can typically find your RPO code on driver side door panel or glove box. 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. Give us a call at 800-216-1632 to get started.

What was the rear differential on the Chevy S-10?

by Floyd Drake III. The Chevrolet S-10 pickup truck, one of the first compact models manufactured by a domestic auto maker, was equipped with three different rear-differentials, or rear ends. According to Chevy High Performance, the 7.5-inch was standard until 1993, when the previously optional 7.625-inch became standard.

How many grooves does a S10 S10 have?

According to S10 Planet, the 7.5-inch shaft has 26 splines, or grooves, while the 7.625 has 28 splines. This article was written by the It Still Runs team, copy edited and fact checked through a multi-point auditing system, in efforts to ensure our readers only receive the best information.

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.

by Floyd Drake III. The Chevrolet S-10 pickup truck, one of the first compact models manufactured by a domestic auto maker, was equipped with three different rear-differentials, or rear ends. According to Chevy High Performance, the 7.5-inch was standard until 1993, when the previously optional 7.625-inch became standard.

How big is the shaft on a S10?

According to S10 Planet, the 7.5-inch shaft has 26 splines, or grooves, while the 7.625 has 28 splines. A native of New Haven, Conn., Floyd Drake III began writing in 1984. His work has appeared in the “New Haven Register,” Medford’s “Mail-Tribune” and the “Ashland Daily Tidings.”

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.

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Ruth Doyle