dmg92001
Newbie
Hi all,
I've been wanting a truck for a minute and didn't realize until after I got one there was a whole community dedicated to them.
So if anyone knows the answer to my question, I guess it would be you guys.
I'm only now really learning how to do more advanced maintenance work and still trying to learn all the terminology.
Trying to take it slow so I don't mess up and hurt someone or the truck.
I just bought a 1998 K2500 "Cheyenne" 5.7 Vortec Single Cab 8ft Bed that I'm planning on making my daily driver.
and I want to make sure everything is good before I get rid of my current vehicle.
The brakes go pretty far down before it starts to slow and the front brake pads look basically new.
So I am told it might be either the rear drum shoes are low or the adjuster is shot and I need to take off the drum to check. (the drum are also flaking off a lot of rust)
But anyway - my main question is does this thing have a limited slip an automatic locking? I am told I need a different fluid or an additive depending on this.
I am getting conflicting information from the posts I've been reading.
The RPO code is G80, and when I run that through a decoder it says:
Is there a way to identify this from the outside? It is 8 lug if that makes a difference.
I just need to make sure I put the right oil in it after I take the axel out.
I'm also having trouble determining which would be the right fluid to put in. The previous owner says he just put in whatever GM recommended but he doesn't know if it had a posi.
Any help is much appreciated.
I've been wanting a truck for a minute and didn't realize until after I got one there was a whole community dedicated to them.
So if anyone knows the answer to my question, I guess it would be you guys.
I'm only now really learning how to do more advanced maintenance work and still trying to learn all the terminology.
Trying to take it slow so I don't mess up and hurt someone or the truck.
I just bought a 1998 K2500 "Cheyenne" 5.7 Vortec Single Cab 8ft Bed that I'm planning on making my daily driver.
and I want to make sure everything is good before I get rid of my current vehicle.
The brakes go pretty far down before it starts to slow and the front brake pads look basically new.
So I am told it might be either the rear drum shoes are low or the adjuster is shot and I need to take off the drum to check. (the drum are also flaking off a lot of rust)
But anyway - my main question is does this thing have a limited slip an automatic locking? I am told I need a different fluid or an additive depending on this.
I am getting conflicting information from the posts I've been reading.
The RPO code is G80, and when I run that through a decoder it says:
- Differential, heavy-duty locking rear
- Differential, automatic locking rear
- Differential, limited slip
- Auto-locking rear differential
- AXLE,REAR,POSITRACTION,LIMITED SLIP
Is there a way to identify this from the outside? It is 8 lug if that makes a difference.
I just need to make sure I put the right oil in it after I take the axel out.
I'm also having trouble determining which would be the right fluid to put in. The previous owner says he just put in whatever GM recommended but he doesn't know if it had a posi.
Any help is much appreciated.