How do I know what size rear axle I have?
For a front thru-axle, this is measured from the inside to inside of your fork. For a rear thru-axle, this is measured from the inside to inside of your frame at the drop-outs. The O.L.D. measurement is listed for many thru-axles, but isn’t necessary if you know the overall length.
What axle do I have?
Stamped Number on the Axle To figure out exactly what axle you have, you can look for the Dana stamped bill of materials number. This stamped number can usually be found on the righthand side or on the longer axletube on the same side of the tube as the differential cover, facing the rear of the truck.
How do you tell what year an axle is?
Stamped Number on the Axle The number can be used to identify the axle, the year of manufacture, and the model vehicle the axle originally came from.
What do the numbers on a rear end tag mean?
The BOM will identify the model number, the gear ratio, the type of differential, and all component parts. Traditional BOM’s are 6 digits followed by 1 or 2 digits and start with the numbers 60 or 61. On some tags, the first 2 digits don’t appear on the tag, but they must be used to identify the axle.
What is the rear axle ratio for a 1968 Corvette?
C3 Corvette Rear Axle Ratios & Identification Codes 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1968 CorvetteAxle Ratios Code Ratio Application AK 3.36 Standard (327/350)
What are the standard axle codes for a 1970 Corvette?
Note: Positraction became standard equipment in 1970 and the reference of Standard axle codes is in conflict. 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1971 CorvetteAxle Ratios Code Ratio AA 3.55 AB 3.70 AC 4.11 AD 4.56 AW 3.08 AX 3.36 LR 3.36 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981
When did the Chevy Corvettes start using Positraction axles?
Note: Positraction became standard equipment on the 1970 Corvette and the inclusion of non-Positraction (standard) axle codes by Chevrolet is in conflict.
What is the code ratio for a 1982 corvette axle?
1981 CorvetteAxle Ratios Code Ratio Application OJ 2.87 Automatic Transmission OK 2.72 Manual Transmission 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1982 CorvetteAxle Ratios Code Ratio Application OA 2.72 Standard Wheels OF 2.87