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Old Sep 25, 2007 | 09:26 PM
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ok im having slight issue figuring which axle i have in my truck no door sticker and vin code aint helping i do have the code of the differential but caint get it decoded.
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s838m
3 55 88 5h07
 
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Old Sep 25, 2007 | 10:10 PM
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That is an 8.8 inch open rear end with a 3.55:1 ratio.
 
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stupid question, but what do you mean by open rear end?
 
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ok thanks im runnin i belive 30's on the back about to swap to four wheel drive what would be a good swap for gears
 
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stupid question, but what do you mean by open rear end?
It means that it is not an LS (limited slip) rear end. The center carrier is open, nothing in it.
 
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