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timcrow00 · 03-01-2011, 09:38 PM

i have always owned an older truck but am looking at a newer truck prolly arounda 05. i want a crew cab 4x4, is there any major problems with these trucks to look for? i know the rpo codes for the older trucks and how to find gear ratio and if it is locking diff. what are the codes for these options on newer trucks? and any other good info about these trucks would be awesome thanks.

Jerry Jones · 03-02-2011, 02:43 AM

Never had one that new either, so I am of no help... except to bump to the top for you! Good luck!

usmcchevy · 03-02-2011, 09:16 AM

Common problems I can think of, Insterment cluster not working, steering shaft clunk.

RPO codes are:
GU6 = 3.42
GT4 = 3.73
GT5 = 4.10
G80 = "locking" diff

Post up what you get............we all like pictures

timcrow00 · 03-02-2011, 11:59 AM

i knew those codes from my older trucks but thought they were different for these newer trucks. not sure just been told so.

thanks again

usmcchevy · 03-02-2011, 02:02 PM

Nope they are still the same (still a 10 bolt rear) The only one I can't think of is 3.23......which is pretty common in the 05+ 2wd Silvys.

timcrow00 · 03-02-2011, 04:41 PM

thanks alot

03-01-2011, 09:38 PM	#1
timcrow00 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: mulvane, KS Posts: 200	what to look for in one of these trucks i have always owned an older truck but am looking at a newer truck prolly arounda 05. i want a crew cab 4x4, is there any major problems with these trucks to look for? i know the rpo codes for the older trucks and how to find gear ratio and if it is locking diff. what are the codes for these options on newer trucks? and any other good info about these trucks would be awesome thanks.

03-02-2011, 02:43 AM	#2
Jerry Jones Happy Camper Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northern California Posts: 8,408	Re: what to look for in one of these trucks Never had one that new either, so I am of no help... except to bump to the top for you! Good luck! __________________ RIP El Jay! Love you brother!

03-02-2011, 09:16 AM	#3
usmcchevy Has more rust than truck... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ivanhoe, MN Posts: 2,421	Re: what to look for in one of these trucks Common problems I can think of, Insterment cluster not working, steering shaft clunk. RPO codes are: GU6 = 3.42 GT4 = 3.73 GT5 = 4.10 G80 = "locking" diff Post up what you get............we all like pictures __________________ 1972 Custom/10 SWB, 4.8/4l80e Build thread LSx Swap FAQ index

03-02-2011, 11:59 AM	#4
timcrow00 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: mulvane, KS Posts: 200	Re: what to look for in one of these trucks i knew those codes from my older trucks but thought they were different for these newer trucks. not sure just been told so. thanks again

03-02-2011, 02:02 PM	#5
usmcchevy Has more rust than truck... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ivanhoe, MN Posts: 2,421	Re: what to look for in one of these trucks Nope they are still the same (still a 10 bolt rear) The only one I can't think of is 3.23......which is pretty common in the 05+ 2wd Silvys. __________________ 1972 Custom/10 SWB, 4.8/4l80e Build thread LSx Swap FAQ index

03-02-2011, 04:41 PM	#6
timcrow00 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: mulvane, KS Posts: 200	Re: what to look for in one of these trucks thanks alot



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