G80 in 2000 Astro LS 2wd w/towing package?

IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ON THE REAR DRIVE SHAFT OR AXLE, IT GOES HERE.
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kenny johnson
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G80 in 2000 Astro LS 2wd w/towing package?

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I bought an Astro with hopes of converting it to 4x4. But it seems very costly to change the 2wd to 4wd. I might just stick to 2wd with a lift if this one has the g80 in the rear. Also, What is the gear ratio of this 2wd?

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Re: G80 in 2000 Astro LS 2wd w/towing package?

Post by Cobra »

the only way to know for sure is to check on the sticker on the passenger side door for one of the following rpo code

GT4 Rear Axle: 3.73 Ratio
GT5 Rear Axle: 4:10 Ratio
GU5 Rear Axle: 3.23 Ratio
GU6 Rear Axle: 3.42 Ratio

if you see G80 in there it means you do indeed have a positraction rear end, if you want to know what else your van has here is a long list of possibilities
viewtopic.php?f=61&t=22
1998 GMC Safari AWD, BFGoodrich AllTerrain T/A
Jet performance tuner 91 octane preset, Jet under-drive pulleys
Rancho 999000 series shock, on-board controller to be installed later
DHC rock rails and skid plate Add-A-Leaf
G3500 front calipers
Zexel Torsen Diff
11" drums
180 amp Alternator
Long tru-cool 4590 trans cooler

1997 gone
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