Is the year of the axle stamped on the ring or pinion? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

KD · 09-07-2002, 07:43 AM

its hard to order parts when you don't know the year.

Mike C · 09-08-2002, 09:06 PM

Some gear sets have a date code on them, and the ID code stamped on the pass side axle tube, on the top, between 4 an 8 inches from the cast section, should identify what year it is.

Low69CST · 09-08-2002, 09:23 PM

Most rings have a machining date on them. Pinions probably do too, but never had one out. The date on the ring is an approxomite date of axle assembly.

09-07-2002, 07:43 AM	#1
KD Truck Nut Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Big Lake,MN,US Posts: 134	Is the year of the axle stamped on the ring or pinion? its hard to order parts when you don't know the year. __________________ '70 3/4 manual w/350 4.56's .Doing a ground up on a '67 4x4 4"lift.

09-08-2002, 09:06 PM	#2
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,714	Some gear sets have a date code on them, and the ID code stamped on the pass side axle tube, on the top, between 4 an 8 inches from the cast section, should identify what year it is. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

09-08-2002, 09:23 PM	#3
Low69CST Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Frankfort, Kentucky, USA Posts: 2,163	Most rings have a machining date on them. Pinions probably do too, but never had one out. The date on the ring is an approxomite date of axle assembly. __________________ '69 CST Short fleetside Lowered, 400 small block, 700R4, 4 wheel disc brakes, front sway bar & rear camaro sway bar (in progress) '87 V10 4x4 Short Fleetside Quad Suspension and Dual Tanks



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