VintAGE-Vans

Would you like to react to this message? Create an account in a few clicks or log in to continue.

BRINGING IT ALL TOGETHER.... A's, G's & E's


3 posters

    REAR END ID?

    DanTheVanMan
    DanTheVanMan
    DanTheVanMan
    Commissioner
    Commissioner


    Number of posts : 7900
    Location : Escanaba, Michigan
    Age : 62
    Registration date : 2008-10-08
    • Post n°1

    REAR END ID? Empty REAR END ID?

    Post by DanTheVanMan Sat Dec 20, 2008 12:08 pm

    Anyone know how to ID the rear axle? Is there ID or a Ser. or Stock # anywhere? scratch

    I have read this complete thread:
    https://vintage-vans.forumotion.com/between-the-seats-g-f17/noisy-rear-axle-t1994.htm?highlight=rear+end

    It was very helpful but need to know where or how to look to find the gear ratio and axle size so I get the right replcement bearings. Any help would be great. Thanks, Dan
    REAR END ID? Rearen10


    _________________
    DanTheVanMan    
    1965 Chevy G10 Sportvan Custom
    1984 Jeep CJ-7 Laredo, Restored
    2004 Kawasaki KLR650
    1997 Jeep TJ Sport

    My Mini Gallery

    REAR END ID? Qr_cod10

    <-<-<- Cruising is not a "Point A to Point B" thing, but an "Everything in between thing!  <-<-<-
    • Back to top
    RipVanArkie
    RipVanArkie
    RipVanArkie
    Moderator


    Number of posts : 987
    Location : Central Arkansas
    Registration date : 2008-05-13
    • Post n°2

    REAR END ID? Empty Re: REAR END ID?

    Post by RipVanArkie Sat Dec 20, 2008 6:00 pm

    Rotate the gears, watching the ring gear, the ratio is stamped in the edge of the ring gear. I don't think there was more than one axle size on the first gen vans, the third member I'm running in my 64 came right out of my 69.

    Later,
    Rip
    • Back to top
    DanTheVanMan
    DanTheVanMan
    DanTheVanMan
    Commissioner
    Commissioner


    Number of posts : 7900
    Location : Escanaba, Michigan
    Age : 62
    Registration date : 2008-10-08
    • Post n°3

    REAR END ID? Empty Re: REAR END ID?

    Post by DanTheVanMan Sat Dec 20, 2008 6:12 pm

    Thanks Rip. I'll check it out in the morning...
    Dan


    _________________
    DanTheVanMan    
    1965 Chevy G10 Sportvan Custom
    1984 Jeep CJ-7 Laredo, Restored
    2004 Kawasaki KLR650
    1997 Jeep TJ Sport

    My Mini Gallery

    REAR END ID? Qr_cod10

    <-<-<- Cruising is not a "Point A to Point B" thing, but an "Everything in between thing!  <-<-<-
    • Back to top
    DanTheVanMan
    DanTheVanMan
    DanTheVanMan
    Commissioner
    Commissioner


    Number of posts : 7900
    Location : Escanaba, Michigan
    Age : 62
    Registration date : 2008-10-08
    • Post n°4

    REAR END ID? Empty Re: REAR END ID?

    Post by DanTheVanMan Sat Dec 20, 2008 6:39 pm

    Pulled the axles and replaced the bearings and seals. Will put all back together tomorrow.
    REAR END ID? Axles_10


    _________________
    DanTheVanMan    
    1965 Chevy G10 Sportvan Custom
    1984 Jeep CJ-7 Laredo, Restored
    2004 Kawasaki KLR650
    1997 Jeep TJ Sport

    My Mini Gallery

    REAR END ID? Qr_cod10

    <-<-<- Cruising is not a "Point A to Point B" thing, but an "Everything in between thing!  <-<-<-
    • Back to top
    donivan65
    donivan65
    donivan65
    Governor
    Governor


    Number of posts : 12220
    Location : San Diego, California
    Registration date : 2008-05-12
    • Post n°5

    REAR END ID? Empty Re: REAR END ID?

    Post by donivan65 Sat Dec 20, 2008 7:07 pm

    The 1st Gens came with 3 different gear ratios,,,,3:36, 3:73 and 4:10. On the ring gear , right after the GM part#, the teeth number of the pinion and ring are stamped,,,,,,most common rear end will say 11 37,,,,,,divide them in to each other and you get a 3:36 in this case.

    REAR END ID? 336_ri10
    • Back to top
    DanTheVanMan
    DanTheVanMan
    DanTheVanMan
    Commissioner
    Commissioner


    Number of posts : 7900
    Location : Escanaba, Michigan
    Age : 62
    Registration date : 2008-10-08
    • Post n°6

    REAR END ID? Empty Re: REAR END ID?

    Post by DanTheVanMan Sat Dec 20, 2008 7:21 pm

    And mine says 11 37..... 3:36 it is... Thanks for the help...


    _________________
    DanTheVanMan    
    1965 Chevy G10 Sportvan Custom
    1984 Jeep CJ-7 Laredo, Restored
    2004 Kawasaki KLR650
    1997 Jeep TJ Sport

    My Mini Gallery

    REAR END ID? Qr_cod10

    <-<-<- Cruising is not a "Point A to Point B" thing, but an "Everything in between thing!  <-<-<-
    • Back to top
    RipVanArkie
    RipVanArkie
    RipVanArkie
    Moderator


    Number of posts : 987
    Location : Central Arkansas
    Registration date : 2008-05-13
    • Post n°7

    REAR END ID? Empty Re: REAR END ID?

    Post by RipVanArkie Sun Dec 21, 2008 6:27 am

    Yip, forgot about the math, it's been a while. Thanks Don.

    Looks good Dan! Mine howled like mad at 45MPH, ring gear was badly worn.

    Later,
    Rip
    • Back to top
    donivan65
    donivan65
    donivan65
    Governor
    Governor


    Number of posts : 12220
    Location : San Diego, California
    Registration date : 2008-05-12
    • Post n°8

    REAR END ID? Empty Re: REAR END ID?

    Post by donivan65 Sun Dec 21, 2008 11:28 am

    So there is like 5 ways to tell what gear ratio you got. They came with a tag under 1 bolt and there was a decal listing what equipment came on the van. But those are probably long gone. There is also a code stamped under the rear brake hose like these 2 that identifies what rear end you have. And these rear ends also came in a PosiTraction version,,,,,

    REAR END ID? Workin54

    REAR END ID? Workin55
    • Back to top
    DanTheVanMan
    DanTheVanMan
    DanTheVanMan
    Commissioner
    Commissioner


    Number of posts : 7900
    Location : Escanaba, Michigan
    Age : 62
    Registration date : 2008-10-08
    • Post n°9

    REAR END ID? Empty Re: REAR END ID?

    Post by DanTheVanMan Sun Dec 21, 2008 3:33 pm

    All back together. New trans output seal, both U-joints, Pinion seal, all bearing and wheel seals, brake cylinders and pads....

    10 Mile test drive and it feels much better and sooo much quieter!!!
    REAR END ID? Testdr10


    _________________
    DanTheVanMan    
    1965 Chevy G10 Sportvan Custom
    1984 Jeep CJ-7 Laredo, Restored
    2004 Kawasaki KLR650
    1997 Jeep TJ Sport

    My Mini Gallery

    REAR END ID? Qr_cod10

    <-<-<- Cruising is not a "Point A to Point B" thing, but an "Everything in between thing!  <-<-<-
    • Back to top
    Sponsored content

    Sponsored content


    • Post n°10

    REAR END ID? Empty Re: REAR END ID?

    Post by Sponsored content

    • Back to top
      Current date/time is Sun May 12, 2024 6:54 am