2000 Silverado 5.3L 1500 4x4
Silverado_Dude
11-23-2009, 07:13 PM
Im not sure what rear-end i have does anyone know how to tell? either by the stats from the title or just some tips on how and where to look to tell?
thanks ahead of time
thanks ahead of time
zaac
11-23-2009, 07:59 PM
Im not sure what rear-end i have does anyone know how to tell? either by the stats from the title or just some tips on how and where to look to tell?
thanks ahead of time
I have the same truck and mines a 8.625. This guide should help or you can call GM with your vin # and they can tell you anything about your truck.
http://www.eaton.com/ecm/groups/public/@pub/@eaton/@per/documents/content/ct_128302.pdf
thanks ahead of time
I have the same truck and mines a 8.625. This guide should help or you can call GM with your vin # and they can tell you anything about your truck.
http://www.eaton.com/ecm/groups/public/@pub/@eaton/@per/documents/content/ct_128302.pdf
Silverado_Dude
11-23-2009, 08:34 PM
Can i put a 4.10 in there, and what difference would i notice?
zaac
11-23-2009, 08:37 PM
Can i put a 4.10 in there, and what difference would i notice?
Sure but would have to do the front also. I have 4.10, revs 1800 at 60mph. Don't think it would be a huge difference from 3.73 and would be an expensive project.
Sure but would have to do the front also. I have 4.10, revs 1800 at 60mph. Don't think it would be a huge difference from 3.73 and would be an expensive project.
j cAT
11-23-2009, 08:44 PM
Im not sure what rear-end i have does anyone know how to tell? either by the stats from the title or just some tips on how and where to look to tell?
thanks ahead of time
your vehicle most likely has the locking diff 3.73 gear ratio..inside the glove box the codes are listed which will reveal this..
to put a 4.10 gear set in would reduce gas mileage. you would gain more pulling power though.. good if you drive in mud/plow heavy snow etc...
thanks ahead of time
your vehicle most likely has the locking diff 3.73 gear ratio..inside the glove box the codes are listed which will reveal this..
to put a 4.10 gear set in would reduce gas mileage. you would gain more pulling power though.. good if you drive in mud/plow heavy snow etc...
Silverado_Dude
11-23-2009, 09:07 PM
what codes signify a 3.73 limited slip vs. a locking...or 4.10 limited slip vs. a locking?
zaac
11-23-2009, 09:26 PM
what codes signify a 3.73 limited slip vs. a locking...or 4.10 limited slip vs. a locking?
Should find them here. G80 is the locking diff.
http://www.marshu.com/images-website/car/gm-firebird-camaro-rpo-car-door-manufacturer-codes/gm-firebird-camaro-GM-RPO-car-codes.pdf
Should find them here. G80 is the locking diff.
http://www.marshu.com/images-website/car/gm-firebird-camaro-rpo-car-door-manufacturer-codes/gm-firebird-camaro-GM-RPO-car-codes.pdf
Silverado_Dude
11-23-2009, 09:53 PM
didnt find the code...all there was, was a sticker saying the camper weight load etc etc
zaac
11-23-2009, 10:49 PM
didnt find the code...all there was, was a sticker saying the camper weight load etc etc
No RPO codes in your glove box? That's weird.
No RPO codes in your glove box? That's weird.
Silverado_Dude
11-23-2009, 11:12 PM
you can see it was there at one time...the outline of the sticker is still there but no sticker
j cAT
11-24-2009, 07:46 AM
you can see it was there at one time...the outline of the sticker is still there but no sticker
I would do a vin search on this vehicle...could be a problem here..
I would do a vin search on this vehicle...could be a problem here..
Silverado_Dude
11-24-2009, 02:59 PM
well it wasnt the differential, i got it serviced this morning and there were not any particles at all. What else could there be to make loud clunking sounds when u shift between reverse/drive...then the other day i was turning and my rear left wheel locked up?
j cAT
11-24-2009, 03:22 PM
well it wasnt the differential, i got it serviced this morning and there were not any particles at all. What else could there be to make loud clunking sounds when u shift between reverse/drive...then the other day i was turning and my rear left wheel locked up?
with that info ...did they remove the rear cover ? how do the gear teeth look ? these locking differentials will crack teeth , fall off if when new not properly broken in...
with that info ...did they remove the rear cover ? how do the gear teeth look ? these locking differentials will crack teeth , fall off if when new not properly broken in...
Silverado_Dude
11-24-2009, 03:50 PM
he said he pulled the plug (and that it is magnetic) and there were no shaved metal pieces or any other particles in there, he did not take the cover off
j cAT
11-24-2009, 05:47 PM
he said he pulled the plug (and that it is magnetic) and there were no shaved metal pieces or any other particles in there, he did not take the cover off
that is how the hacks do it, internally there is a magnet on the cover. also the gear teeth need crack inspection and housing needs cleaning,
this is another reason why these rear dif's fail , hack maintenance.
that is how the hacks do it, internally there is a magnet on the cover. also the gear teeth need crack inspection and housing needs cleaning,
this is another reason why these rear dif's fail , hack maintenance.
Silverado_Dude
11-24-2009, 07:14 PM
yes true, but since there was a magnet on the drain plug...if there were any particles at all in there they wouldve stuck on the magnet at some point and time indicating gear chewing right? I think its probably the yoke & u-joint combination thats causing this clank/thunk
j cAT
11-24-2009, 07:49 PM
yes true, but since there was a magnet on the drain plug...if there were any particles at all in there they wouldve stuck on the magnet at some point and time indicating gear chewing right? I think its probably the yoke & u-joint combination thats causing this clank/thunk
with this being a truck clanks/clunks are the norm...what about the rear wheel locking up ?
cracks not wear is the issue like I stated.....the teeth if cracked will fall off the the dif will lock up.
the inside of the cover has a magnet..the cover has a dimple, the inside of the cover were this dimple is is a good sized magnet where the gear teeth throw the oil onto the cover.
just trying to help you understand what they did is not correct...
the drain plug is to reduce spillage only....
with this being a truck clanks/clunks are the norm...what about the rear wheel locking up ?
cracks not wear is the issue like I stated.....the teeth if cracked will fall off the the dif will lock up.
the inside of the cover has a magnet..the cover has a dimple, the inside of the cover were this dimple is is a good sized magnet where the gear teeth throw the oil onto the cover.
just trying to help you understand what they did is not correct...
the drain plug is to reduce spillage only....
Silverado_Dude
11-24-2009, 08:04 PM
dont get me wrong...your help is so appreciated, but why would they have not taken the diff cover off? to be honest i didnt even know they put a diff drain plug on my truck, because most vehicles havent had them.
j cAT
11-24-2009, 09:00 PM
dont get me wrong...your help is so appreciated, but why would they have not taken the diff cover off? to be honest i didnt even know they put a diff drain plug on my truck, because most vehicles havent had them.
you had better hang around forums like this one. also get a good repair manual for your vehicle. you got a lot to learn ....even if your not the guy thats gonna get dirty ...it is best to know your vehicle as good as you can so that you don't get screwed, when the vehicle needs repairs..there is alot of dishonest/incompetent repair shops out there.
you had better hang around forums like this one. also get a good repair manual for your vehicle. you got a lot to learn ....even if your not the guy thats gonna get dirty ...it is best to know your vehicle as good as you can so that you don't get screwed, when the vehicle needs repairs..there is alot of dishonest/incompetent repair shops out there.
Silverado_Dude
11-24-2009, 09:12 PM
should i get like a "Chiltons"? the drive shaft to the rear end...is the only thing i have not gone through on my truck...ive gone through everything else on it.
Silverado_Dude
11-24-2009, 09:13 PM
wait...maybe its "clymers", something like that...or whatever you suggest?
zaac
11-24-2009, 10:02 PM
wait...maybe its "clymers", something like that...or whatever you suggest?
I think the Chilton manual is a little more detailed. It also has the wiring diagrams in it. I don't think Clymer does. For the drivetrain I got the GM manual as the Chilton/Chlymer has very little detail on tranny/TC/rear ends.
I think the Chilton manual is a little more detailed. It also has the wiring diagrams in it. I don't think Clymer does. For the drivetrain I got the GM manual as the Chilton/Chlymer has very little detail on tranny/TC/rear ends.
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