That is done through the dealers computer system. There isn't one specific digit in the vin for the axle ratio.
If you are trying to identify the axle ratio and/or if it has a locking rear differential and you have access to the original truck, there is a build sheet summary usually in the form of a decal. This decal would be located on the inside of the glove box lid.
The rear gear ratio of a 1989 Chevy Cheyenne truck is between 2.73 and 4.56. This is the number of times the drive shaft rotates in relation to the tires.
If your asking about the gear ratio, Then write the VIN # down and call a Chevy dealer and ask for parts. Then ask the parts man if he'll tell you the gear ratio and that you have the VIN# on you truck. He'll tell you what the gear ratio is from the factory.
All you need to do is call a Chevy dealer and give them the VIN# and asked them what the gear ratio is in your truck and they will tell you what the factory gear ratio is.
what size truck? 1500,2500,3500?
Hear is an easy way to find out what your truck has in it FOR SURE. Wright the VIN # down and call a Chevy parts dealer and tell them that you have the VIN# and would like to know what the gear ratio is in your truck.
Is a rear end in a 88 4x4 Chevy truck the same as the front in gears of a 93 Chevy 4x4
It will, but you want to make sure it's the same gear ratio, which would be determined by the RPO codes on the glove compartment door.
You need to write your VIN# down and call a Chevy dealer and ask for parts. Then tell the parts man that you have the VIN# and you would like to know the gear ratio in your truck. He'll tell you what gear your truck came factory with.
call Chevy dealer parts dept .with your vin number they can tell you exactly what you have in your truck moter trans gear ratio ect.
where is the vin number on the frame for a 1982 Chevy 1 ton Chevy
Write the VIN# down and call a Chevy dealer and ask for parts. Then ask the parts man that you would like to know the gear ratio on your year truck and that you have the VIN#. Then he will tell you what it is.