How do i figure out what my gearing is in the rear?

[DmccartneyFF2TB]

How do i figure out my gearing. I am looking to replace my rear end and end up getting a locker and idea i have my sticker from my glove box ill post it also.

[janesy86]

GT4 is the code. And that is 3.73's. I didn't get a good look the other day...

[DmccartneyFF2TB]

Thats what i thought it was wasnt sure tho. those prices are good compared to the ones i found that i sent you the other day uh.

[DmccartneyFF2TB]

Can i use a 3.42?

[janesy86]

Not if you want to use 4x4. Need to get 3.73.

Here is the link for that grear ratio.

http://www.car-part.com/cgi-bin/search.cgi?userSearch=int&userPID=1000&userLocation=boston&userIMS=&userInterchange=%3F%3E%3EFO&userSide=&userDate=2002&userDate2=2002&dbModel=15.32.3.3&userModel=Chevy%20TrailBlazer-EXT&dbPart=435.1&userPart=Axle%20Assy%20Rear%20(w.%20Housing)&sessionID=200000000000000000268717401&userPreference=price&userIntSelect=1018988&userUID=0&userBroker=&iKey=&userPage=2

[DmccartneyFF2TB]

none are g80..... wait one is now can i get a locker for any of them versions.... Newbe to this gear thing... gahhh i hate this asking.

[janesy86]

There is also a first page if you didn't see that. But they are more expensive.

And yes you could just get a non locking one form there and get an aftermarket locker. That is what I'll be doing sometime.

[DmccartneyFF2TB]

ok cool you gonna fix your g80.... Also my springs will be here this week pumped. Do you want to maybe go back up there before the end of the year or are you done.

[janesy86]

Wont be fixing the G80. I'll just get a Ext rear and throw another locker in there. Maybe do that over the winter.

And it all depends on when, but I wouldn't mind getting out once more.

[fishsticks]

More broken G80's?

The only locker available for the 8" rear ends is the G80... or a welder.

[janesy86]

Yep, mine no longer works...

Would have helped out a ton on the trail ride we just came back from. So my plan is to get the 8.6" rear and throw a Lockrite in there, or maybe the Auburn if I can come up the extra coin. Would like to regear as well, but we'll see.

[DmccartneyFF2TB]

Yeaa screw the g80 get a real locker..... Thats the plan. I am gonna try the same as jansey i hope the rear ends seem a lil cheeper here.

[djthumper]

Yeaa screw the g80 get a real locker..... Thats the plan. I am gonna try the same as jansey i hope the rear ends seem a lil cheeper here.

Your tag doesn't even show you having a G80 now. Or is it in the blurred area?

At least you have more of a selection to get a rear end from and a cheaper price. Janesy and I have to get it from a 06 or newer to have all of the brake lines and stuff match up.

[DmccartneyFF2TB]

Yeaa screw the g80 get a real locker..... Thats the plan. I am gonna try the same as jansey i hope the rear ends seem a lil cheeper here.

Your tag doesn't even show you having a G80 now. Or is it in the blurred area?

At least you have more of a selection to get a rear end from and a cheaper price. Janesy and I have to get it from a 06 or newer to have all of the brake lines and stuff match up.

I dont have a G80. But from what i understand they dont stand up. Blow up or just not work right. I didnt know you had to get a 06 or newer.

[djthumper]

I dont have a G80. But from what i understand they dont stand up. Blow up or just not work right. I didnt know you had to get a 06 or newer.

I wasn't sure since you have a G80 listed for your drivetrain.

You don't have to get an 06 or newer but we do since they added an extra line for ABS I believe.

[DmccartneyFF2TB]

I dont have a G80. But from what i understand they dont stand up. Blow up or just not work right. I didnt know you had to get a 06 or newer.

I wasn't sure since you have a G80 listed for your drivetrain.

You don't have to get an 06 or newer but we do since they added an extra line for ABS I believe.

Yea i gotta change that. speaking of ABS mine is acting funny.

[HARDTRAILZ]

If you know you have a g80 and dont abuse it, it works just fine. I have not had any issue with mine, but I avoid mud and let it engage before stomping the throttle.

My brakes are full of crap and the abs kicks in when its not needed, but a quick spray of the hose should fix it up.

[DmccartneyFF2TB]

If you know you have a g80 and dont abuse it, it works just fine. I have not had any issue with mine, but I avoid mud and let it engage before stomping the throttle.

My brakes are full of crap and the abs kicks in when its not needed, but a quick spray of the hose should fix it up.

Muds not my first choice i dont mind it that much. But you like the g80 or would you go with a aftermarket locker?

[fishsticks]

If you know you have a g80 and dont abuse it, it works just fine. I have not had any issue with mine, but I avoid mud and let it engage before stomping the throttle.

My brakes are full of crap and the abs kicks in when its not needed, but a quick spray of the hose should fix it up.

Muds not my first choice i dont mind it that much. But you like the g80 or would you go with a aftermarket locker?

My G80 was fine too... until it quit working right and I tore it apart and discovered that there's about 70,000 points of failure waiting to happen. I had it rebuilt (and working great again) for a whole week before I destroyed it on some rocks. The G80 by design puts a ton of strain on tiny spider gears when locked up.

The G80 is a street friendly, OEM grade traction helper. It's not designed for abuse, and IMO when (not if) it fails it's not worth sinking money into.

I can replace a snapped axle at camp easily. This, on the other hand, sucked...

[DmccartneyFF2TB]

Wow so you suggest the same as jansey get the EXT rear end and get a locker get rid of the g80?