Questions for you Chev/GMC guys

flamingx · 02-17-2010, 07:16 AM

My wife refuses to drive a Ford and I refuse to fix another of her Dodges so we've compremized and decided to get her a 2000-'04 Blazer/Jimmy, but we need one that has atleast a 5000lb tow capacity. So after doing some researce found that I need one with the 3.42 rear (and perferably the factory tow pakage)

So my questions are: Where does GM put the axle codes on these? What is the code I'm looking for? And is there a diff. tag on the axle with the ratio stamped in it?

Novaracer · 02-17-2010, 12:37 PM

there should be a decal in the glovebox with the rpo codes on them you will want to look for GU6 : AXLE REAR, 3.42 RATIO
here is the complete list of rpo codes
RPO codes - S-10 Forum

twenty · 02-17-2010, 12:40 PM

Ya, mine was in my glove box in my colorado

flamingx · 02-17-2010, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Novaracer

there should be a decal in the glovebox with the rpo codes on them

Should have known that, that's where the paint code is, I've only been painting cars for 19yrs (too much paint fumes I guess)

Thanks for the info and link, I'll read it when I have a few hours to go though it all.

gtxsmitty · 02-17-2010, 02:58 PM

Painter eh?
I'll keep that in mind, wheres your shop?

artsar · 02-17-2010, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by gtxsmitty

Painter eh?
I'll keep that in mind, wheres your shop?

That makes 2 of us. I have the materials, just looking for a painter once I am done with the body mods.

flamingx · 02-18-2010, 08:54 AM

Body man accualy, but I do know my way around a spray booth. I'm laid off right now and am most likely leaving the trade, but I can always get my hands on a booth for a weekend.

gtxsmitty · 02-18-2010, 03:49 PM

cool man, even better. I am buying the full tailgate skin for my spare colorado gate. I want to get it reskinned. I can weld but the gate isn't exactly how I want to practice bodywork. I Have a Mig PAK 180c with argon...

juicy · 02-22-2010, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by gtxsmitty

I Have a Mig PAK 180c with argon...

get a proper mild steel mig gas like praxair stargold or air liquide blueshield. 100% argon is going to cause excessive penetration on sheet metals.

flamingx · 02-23-2010, 08:03 AM

I usually use Autoweld, it's a good Argon CO2 mix that seems to work really well on material up to 1/8". Of coarse right now, being that my only pay comes from answering a few questions once every 2 weeks (no,no,yes,no) and that the gas kit and the price of buyiong a bottle will cost me more then what I paid for the welder, I'm stuck with flux core. (I have gottin more scars on the tops of my feet in the last 2months then in the last 20 years using gas, not to mention I've havent had to use a stone grinding disc on my welds in 15yrs)

juicy · 02-23-2010, 05:56 PM

yes flux cored can be ugly, it is a lot more picky of your settings. Many people also dont realize that E71T flux cored wires require negative polarity - it will throw much less shit off the weld in this mode.

autoweld is a good gas, it is a 25% co2/75% argon mix. next time you re-up try the stargold, reduced spatter and lower welder settings.

gtxsmitty · 02-24-2010, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by juicy

get a proper mild steel mig gas like praxair stargold or air liquide blueshield. 100% argon is going to cause excessive penetration on sheet metals.

Cool I'll check that out!

I only use flux core on this welder when I have to weld something pretty thick. I'm hoping to pick up an arc welder soon. And am dieing for a plasma cutter!

90yota · 02-24-2010, 09:41 PM

arc welder?........yuck....haha

gtxsmitty · 02-25-2010, 03:59 PM

Yeah I know but it is a really strong weld! If you use the rigth rod too.
I would like either the arc or a really nice 220 MIG. well see. Until I get a garage and house of my own there wonèt be much nice tool buying.

LastSin · 02-27-2010, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by gtxsmitty

And am dieing for a plasma cutter!

i have one it's sitting in my hallway right now.

02-17-2010, 07:16 AM	#1 (permalink)
flamingx Ontario RBV Owners Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Aylmer, Ont. Posts: 73	Questions for you Chev/GMC guys My wife refuses to drive a Ford and I refuse to fix another of her Dodges so we've compremized and decided to get her a 2000-'04 Blazer/Jimmy, but we need one that has atleast a 5000lb tow capacity. So after doing some researce found that I need one with the 3.42 rear (and perferably the factory tow pakage) So my questions are: Where does GM put the axle codes on these? What is the code I'm looking for? And is there a diff. tag on the axle with the ratio stamped in it? __________________ REAL GRAFFIX ARE PAINTED ON Ontario Ranger Based Vehicle Owners

02-17-2010, 02:58 PM	#5 (permalink)
gtxsmitty Minimal Clearance Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Durham Ontario Posts: 397	Painter eh? I'll keep that in mind, wheres your shop? __________________ Kris "smitty" Smith Minimal Clearance Pres. Southern Ontario

02-18-2010, 08:54 AM	#7 (permalink)
flamingx Ontario RBV Owners Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Aylmer, Ont. Posts: 73	Body man accualy, but I do know my way around a spray booth. I'm laid off right now and am most likely leaving the trade, but I can always get my hands on a booth for a weekend. __________________ REAL GRAFFIX ARE PAINTED ON Ontario Ranger Based Vehicle Owners

02-18-2010, 03:49 PM	#8 (permalink)
gtxsmitty Minimal Clearance Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Durham Ontario Posts: 397	cool man, even better. I am buying the full tailgate skin for my spare colorado gate. I want to get it reskinned. I can weld but the gate isn't exactly how I want to practice bodywork. I Have a Mig PAK 180c with argon... __________________ Kris "smitty" Smith Minimal Clearance Pres. Southern Ontario

02-23-2010, 08:03 AM	#10 (permalink)
flamingx Ontario RBV Owners Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Aylmer, Ont. Posts: 73	I usually use Autoweld, it's a good Argon CO2 mix that seems to work really well on material up to 1/8". Of coarse right now, being that my only pay comes from answering a few questions once every 2 weeks (no,no,yes,no) and that the gas kit and the price of buyiong a bottle will cost me more then what I paid for the welder, I'm stuck with flux core. (I have gottin more scars on the tops of my feet in the last 2months then in the last 20 years using gas, not to mention I've havent had to use a stone grinding disc on my welds in 15yrs) __________________ REAL GRAFFIX ARE PAINTED ON Ontario Ranger Based Vehicle Owners

02-17-2010, 12:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
Novaracer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: winnipeg manitoba canada Posts: 731	there should be a decal in the glovebox with the rpo codes on them you will want to look for GU6 : AXLE REAR, 3.42 RATIO here is the complete list of rpo codes RPO codes - S-10 Forum

02-17-2010, 12:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
twenty l33t h4x0r3d Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Winnipeg Posts: 678	Ya, mine was in my glove box in my colorado

02-23-2010, 05:56 PM	#11 (permalink)
juicy iLL Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: castle grey skull manor Posts: 60	yes flux cored can be ugly, it is a lot more picky of your settings. Many people also dont realize that E71T flux cored wires require negative polarity - it will throw much less shit off the weld in this mode. autoweld is a good gas, it is a 25% co2/75% argon mix. next time you re-up try the stargold, reduced spatter and lower welder settings.

02-24-2010, 09:41 PM	#13 (permalink)
90yota Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: London Ontario Posts: 112	arc welder?........yuck....haha __________________ Prize Possessions ...London Ontario

02-25-2010, 03:59 PM	#14 (permalink)
gtxsmitty Minimal Clearance Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Durham Ontario Posts: 397	Yeah I know but it is a really strong weld! If you use the rigth rod too. I would like either the arc or a really nice 220 MIG. well see. Until I get a garage and house of my own there wonèt be much nice tool buying. __________________ Kris "smitty" Smith Minimal Clearance Pres. Southern Ontario

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