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Grizz1963 · 12-31-2020, 04:36 AM

We are a bit behind on the updates, as I have been busy dealing with other stuff, sorry.

So I bought the truck recently.

Happy so far, 90 miles later

27mpg at 70mph from a 4.3 V6 makes me happy too.

Any build code readers on here?

What have I bought? Rixtrix reckons I may have lucked out a bit on spec sheet.

I do not read these things or know how to interpret them.

Feedback so far..........

G80 and ZQ8 are posi track rear and sport suspension
G80 is the LSD, nice.
ZQ8 is a code and a trim package, so your truck is a ‘ZQ8’
They had a factory lowering kit, around 2in or so, springs and leafs. A tighter steering box and some other nice things. The Xtremes got the same setup but got a body kit and some badges.
This is kind of an aside since you're curious about rpo codes, but the guys who have the super sport S10’s look for the B4U code. SS trucks were the first to receive the ZQ8 suspension in 96 until they stopped the SS in 98. The ZQ8 then became its own trim package so to speak
That is the rear end. I think the codes that start with G are the gears for the rear. Not 100% but I think that's what it means. And G80 is a locking or semi locking rear end if I remember right.

Thanks for the help.

12-31-2020, 04:36 AM	#4844
Grizz1963 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rochester, KENT Posts: 10,483	Re: Grizz's Redneck Express 1966 Chevy Short Fleetside RESTO-GO! We are a bit behind on the updates, as I have been busy dealing with other stuff, sorry. So I bought the truck recently. Happy so far, 90 miles later 27mpg at 70mph from a 4.3 V6 makes me happy too. Any build code readers on here? What have I bought? Rixtrix reckons I may have lucked out a bit on spec sheet. I do not read these things or know how to interpret them. Feedback so far.......... G80 and ZQ8 are posi track rear and sport suspension G80 is the LSD, nice. ZQ8 is a code and a trim package, so your truck is a ‘ZQ8’ They had a factory lowering kit, around 2in or so, springs and leafs. A tighter steering box and some other nice things. The Xtremes got the same setup but got a body kit and some badges. This is kind of an aside since you're curious about rpo codes, but the guys who have the super sport S10’s look for the B4U code. SS trucks were the first to receive the ZQ8 suspension in 96 until they stopped the SS in 98. The ZQ8 then became its own trim package so to speak That is the rear end. I think the codes that start with G are the gears for the rear. Not 100% but I think that's what it means. And G80 is a locking or semi locking rear end if I remember right. Thanks for the help. __________________ MY BUILD LINK: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...585901]Redneck Express - 1966 C10 Short Fleetside MY USA ROADTRIPS http://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/...2018-humdinger IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE. Last edited by Grizz1963; 12-31-2020 at 05:50 AM.