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What does GQ1 mean?

What does GQ1 mean?

GQ1 means you have a standard rear end with no traction adder.

How to identify a GM S-10 rear end?

All three units have 10 bolts, as they are all variations of the GM Corporate 10-Bolt. Match the shape of the differential cover on the back of the rear end housing to the gasket shape chart found on Roadkill Customs Differential Identification page.

What are the rear end codes for a Chevy?

Chevrolet Rear End Codes G3GM 1973 to 1977 A-bodys. Chevelles, Monte Carlos, El Caminos, Laguna, 442, Cutlass, Malibu, GTO, LeMans, Century, Regal, Grand Am, Grand Prix, Sprint, Gran Sport, Can Am, Hurst-olds, and other 73-77 A-bodies Search Query

What is the Axle code for a GMC?

GM RPO Axle Code List (F) The following is a complete list of GM RPO axle codes for Chevy and GMC vehicles starting with the letter F. RPO. Axle Type. Ratio. F16. Transaxle. 2.53. F17.

Which is better a blazer or a S10?

S10 2WD’s have a drum to drum mounting width of 54.5″ which is perfect for a T-Bucket with larger back wheels. The Blazer and 4WD models have about 4.5-5″ more overall width and works well for 26 and newer fender-less roadsters, and 23 style T’s with narrower rear wheels.

All three units have 10 bolts, as they are all variations of the GM Corporate 10-Bolt. Match the shape of the differential cover on the back of the rear end housing to the gasket shape chart found on Roadkill Customs Differential Identification page.

Where are the code stamps on a 10 bolt Chevy?

While the 10-bolt rearend’s lineage can be identified by the code stamps, which are usually on the passenger’s side axle tube, there are literally hundreds of potential codes for the three different 10-bolt rearend housings. Since listing them all within this article is impossible, we’ll be focusing only on visual identification.

S10 2WD’s have a drum to drum mounting width of 54.5″ which is perfect for a T-Bucket with larger back wheels. The Blazer and 4WD models have about 4.5-5″ more overall width and works well for 26 and newer fender-less roadsters, and 23 style T’s with narrower rear wheels.

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