- 1. [Shop-talk] Axle ratio? (score: 1)
- Author: Dave Cavanaugh <cavanadd@frontier.com>
- Date: Sun, 12 Apr 2015 12:46:42 -0700
- I have a 2004 GMC Sierra extended cab, short bed. I would like to find the axle ratio and engine size. I am pretty sure the engine is a 5.3 Vortec, but I'm having trouble finding the axle ratio. None
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- 2. Re: [Shop-talk] Axle ratio? (score: 1)
- Author: Mark J Bradakis <mark@bradakis.com>
- Date: Sun, 12 Apr 2015 15:20:03 -0600
- The engine should be encoded in the VIN. For the axle ratio you may have to actually get under it and compare turns of the wheels to turns of the driveshaft. And thanks for reminding me about shop-ta
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- 3. Re: [Shop-talk] Axle ratio? (score: 1)
- Author: John Innis <jdinnis@gmail.com>
- Date: Sun, 12 Apr 2015 16:31:58 -0500
- There should be a sticker inside the driver door jamb that shows the trailer capacity of your specific truck. That sticker (if it is still there) is specific to your VIN, so if it is missing you MIGH
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- 4. Re: [Shop-talk] Axle ratio? (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Franklin <jamesf@groupwbench.org>
- Date: Sun, 12 Apr 2015 17:55:28 -0400
- axle ratio and engine size. I am pretty sure the engine is a 5.3 Vortec, but I'm having trouble finding the axle ratio. None of the codes in the glove box match anything I read on line. Any pointers?
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- 5. Re: [Shop-talk] Axle ratio? (score: 1)
- Author: "Randall" <TR3driver@ca.rr.com>
- Date: Sun, 12 Apr 2015 15:26:29 -0700
- Since you won't be worried about the manufacturer's warranty, my suggestion is to get gauges for coolant, engine oil, and transmission fluid temperature. Keep an eye on them, as long as they don't o
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- 6. Re: [Shop-talk] Axle ratio? (score: 1)
- Author: John Miller <jem@milleredp.com>
- Date: Sun, 12 Apr 2015 21:12:07 -0700
- It's gonna be 3.73-ish or 4.10-ish, I'm guessing. The chassis and powertrain are the same either way, but the GM tow rating is based on what the engine can pull. Know from personal experience that c
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- 7. Re: [Shop-talk] Axle ratio? (score: 1)
- Author: Jeff Scarbrough <fishplate@gmail.com>
- Date: Mon, 13 Apr 2015 07:44:01 -0400
- While worrying about the go, don't neglect the whoa. Make sure your brakes are adequate to stop any mass that you have set in motion. Jeff Scarbrough Corrosion Acres, Ga. ____________________________
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- 8. Re: [Shop-talk] Axle ratio? (score: 1)
- Author: David Hillman <hillman@planet-torque.com>
- Date: Mon, 13 Apr 2015 14:14:44 -0400 (EDT)
- Have you owned the truck since new? If so, check the window sticker. If not, I would say that there's no way you can be sure the original diff, whatever it was, remains. So, in that case, you have to
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- 9. Re: [Shop-talk] Axle ratio? (score: 1)
- Author: David Scheidt <dmscheidt@gmail.com>
- Date: Mon, 13 Apr 2015 16:47:04 -0500
- The issue, historically, has been that brake proportioning wasn't adjusted for changing trailer weight. So brakes got set up so they'd work right when the trailer was loaded. When it was empty, they
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- 10. Re: [Shop-talk] Axle ratio? (score: 1)
- Author: Dave Cavanaugh <cavanadd@frontier.com>
- Date: Mon, 13 Apr 2015 20:27:42 -0700
- Amazingly enough I was able to find it. My wife was able to dig out the file, and the window sticker was there. It is a 5300 Vortec with 3.42 (locking) rear axle and a 6200 GVW rating. It also has "h
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- 11. Re: [Shop-talk] Axle ratio? (score: 1)
- Author: John Miller <jem@milleredp.com>
- Date: Tue, 14 Apr 2015 09:58:42 -0700
- Stereo Bluetooth. John. _______________________________________________ Shop-talk@autox.team.net Archive: http://www.team.net/archive
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- 12. Re: [Shop-talk] Axle ratio? (score: 1)
- Author: David Hillman <hillman@planet-torque.com>
- Date: Tue, 14 Apr 2015 14:38:58 -0400 (EDT)
- Not sure if you already figured this out or not, but according to the super-handy Trailer-Life Towing Guide*, your tow rating is 7,100 lbs ( 1500 Ext Cab RWD SB with b,f options... top line of right
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- 13. Re: [Shop-talk] Axle ratio? (score: 1)
- Author: Dave Cavanaugh <cavanadd@frontier.com>
- Date: Wed, 15 Apr 2015 19:44:20 -0700
- All excellent points. As of now, I don't have a trailer, I am just exploring options. I may rent the largest flatbed that UHaul rents for a couple of one way trips, or I may just rent a large Ryder w
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- 14. Re: [Shop-talk] Axle ratio? (score: 1)
- Author: Paul Parkanzky <parkanzky@gmail.com>
- Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2015 08:51:25 -0400
- That tractor isn't too bad. According to TractorData.com your TC30 weighs 2200# for the bare tractor. Figure another ~1000# for the loader and a bit less for the backhoe. I suspect that you're right
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- 15. Re: [Shop-talk] Axle ratio? (score: 1)
- Author: Mike <phoenix722@comcast.net>
- Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2015 10:05:45 -0700
- I have moved several times, from local to cross-country. In some ways, the long distance is easier, because with short distances, you end up making many, many trips. On a long distance move, you are
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- 16. Re: [Shop-talk] Axle ratio? (score: 1)
- Author: Matt Wehland <mjw@littlegrassy.com>
- Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2015 12:27:45 -0500
- I would second the box truck with lift gate. Compare fuel costs for your truck (along with wear and tear) vs rental and mileage, plus the value of your time, especially during a stressful move. I hav
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- 17. Re: [Shop-talk] Axle ratio? (score: 1)
- Author: Brian Kemp <bk13@earthlink.net>
- Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2015 16:53:10 -0700
- David - On the tractor, you might want to see about finding someone to haul that for you. It's been a long time for me so don't have details anymore, but I needed some 3 pallets from PA to CA and had
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