How do I know what gears I have

[dawson444]

Hey guys I am sometime going to add 33s w/ 4" ORD Shackle Flip and new springs in the front, and I want to know what gears I have. How do I find out what I have? (easiest way besides look at piece of paper that came w/ rig). It is a complete stock 88, w/ 10 bolts, the rear end has been rebuilt w/ that if it has anything to do with it or would change any thing. What would be good to run 33s with?
Thanks!

Dawson
88 K5

 

[UseYourBlinker]

I run as of today, 2.5 lift w/33's stock gears (3.08) and I have no problem's.I can reach 85 on the freeway,and can tow a horse trailer! In the future I want to get 3.73 or 4.11 (when I have $$$) I hope that kinda helps!

 

[BlazerGuy]

Go to http://www.4lo.com and click on "Ring/Pinion".

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[Blazer1970]

Look at the RPO codes printed inside your glove box:

GU2 = 2.73
GU4 = 3.08
GU6 = 3.42
GT4 = 3.73
GT5 or GT8 = 4.10
G80 = Gov-lock locker

Tim

1970 Blazer CST 4X4 350 SM465 NP205
1987 Suburban 4X4 350
1988 Chevy Pickup 4X4 350

 

[GMC4by4]

There will be a number stamped in the top of your axle housing- it's in different places on different years and you may have to use a wire brush to be able to read it- take that # and call the local salvage yard. They'll be able to give you all the info on your gearing and posi or whatever you have.

-Rick

 

[Emmettology 101]

One more way is to pull your covers and there will be a ratio stamped on your Ring gear. It will look like -> 41:10 which equals 4.10's... You divide the smaller number into the larger number. Your's will be a different ratio since you will probably have 3.08's or 2.73's.....

You will be fine with 33's with 3.08's... I ran 35's with them for about 4 years and it wasn't too bad.

Mike

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