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11-02-2003, 07:15 PM | #1 |
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option code ?
Can anyone tell me the rear ratio with just option code. G80 is the code for the posi unit. Dont want to pull the cover unless it is necessary. Thanks
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11-02-2003, 07:25 PM | #2 |
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On a 1/2 ton truck, models with a standard 6-cylinder (or small V8, 283/307) engine usually had factory 3.73 gears. 350/327/396/402 equipped trucks usually had 3.07 gears.
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11-02-2003, 07:27 PM | #3 |
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Its not that easy to tell but... if this is what you want here it is for 1/2 tons.
H01 is 3.07 H05 is 3.73 H04 is 4.11 If you dont have any option code listed it probably has the standard equipment... most like if it s a 6 cyl it's 3.73 if its an original 8 it's more than likely 3.07
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11-02-2003, 09:36 PM | #4 |
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OK, this is a 1/2 with factory installed 350. I was hoping the option code G80 on the glove box sticker was a clue for the ratio. Guess it just means positraction rear.
Rod, Those numbers you gave are they the ones on the id tag on the rear housing? Thanks guys.
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11-03-2003, 11:19 AM | #5 |
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Jack up the rear end and put a mark on the drive shaft. Turn the right rear tire 1 revolution (if you have a posi) or 2 revolutions (for an open) and count the drive shaft revolutions. This will get you in the ball park.
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11-03-2003, 12:18 PM | #6 |
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if its an original 350 truck i will bet it has 3.07's if not it would have the optioned listed for 3.73 gears.
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11-03-2003, 02:01 PM | #7 |
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There is a series of numbers on the top right hand side of the axle. The first 3 letters will be the numbers that you need to decifer the gear ratio and wether or not it is a possi. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com
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08-28-2015, 05:09 PM | #8 |
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Re: option code ?
Who was the manufacturer of these axles? My 6 Cyl. Has the G80 code as well thanks for the info!
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08-28-2015, 05:40 PM | #9 |
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Re: option code ?
GM build the 12 bolts. They weren't outsources. Was the original posters truck a 4 speed or automatic transmission?
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08-28-2015, 06:27 PM | #10 |
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Re: option code ?
But the OE positraction units were.......Spicer? Ugh, I can't remember.
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