How to tell the rear axle ratio of an Astro van?
How to tell the rear axle ratio of an Astro van?
ASTRO/SAFARI REAR AXLE The easiest way to find out which rear end gear ratio your van has is to look in your glove box at the RPO sticker. The RPO codes will tell you ALL of your vans specific options including your rear end gear ratio. CLICK ABOVE TO SEE A RPO STICKER FROM A 1989 ASTRO/SAFARI VAN RPO AXLE CODE LIST BELOW: GU2 2:73 ratio
What is the RPO code on a 1989 Astro van?
CLICK ABOVE TO SEE A RPO STICKER FROM A 1989 ASTRO/SAFARI VAN RPO AXLE CODE LIST BELOW: GU2 2:73 ratio GU43:08 ratio GU53:23 ratio GU63:42 ratio GT43:73 ratio GT54:10 ratio GQ1Open Differential Rear Axle G80GOV-LOC Rear Axle NOTE! The RPO CODE on the sticker only shows which rear axle was installed at the factory.
Where is the parking brake cable on an Astro van?
The parking brake cable runs right across the area you need to see. You will need to clean off the axle tube well to see the letters-numbers clearly. You will notice the code is located on the front of the tube on the passengers side of the van.
Where is the code on a Chevy Astro?
You will notice the code is located on the front of the tube on the passengers side of the van. However, I have found that on 1988 and older, the code is found on the front of the drivers side axle tube. NOTE! The first 3 letters of the code stamp are the ones that matter.
Can a valve Mount be attached to an astro booster?
The proportioning valve mount of our cars will bolt right up to the Astro’s booster. I cut the rod end off the Astro hydro booster in order to attach the original rod from my car. The article I read welded it but I am going to thread both ends and attach them with a nut.
ASTRO/SAFARI REAR AXLE The easiest way to find out which rear end gear ratio your van has is to look in your glove box at the RPO sticker. The RPO codes will tell you ALL of your vans specific options including your rear end gear ratio. CLICK ABOVE TO SEE A RPO STICKER FROM A 1989 ASTRO/SAFARI VAN RPO AXLE CODE LIST BELOW: GU2 2:73 ratio
The parking brake cable runs right across the area you need to see. You will need to clean off the axle tube well to see the letters-numbers clearly. You will notice the code is located on the front of the tube on the passengers side of the van.
Can a Chevy Astro be replaced with aftermarket parts?
If you are not satisfied with how your Chevrolet Astro parts do their load of the performance, you can always replace them with aftermarket and custom Chevrolet Astro auto parts and have them gentler and more minivan-like in terms of the ride and drive factors.
