[michiganmarty]

Hi all!

Okay, how do you tell what size the rear axle is?

It is a 2002 2500HD Duramax with axle rpo's GT4 & G80.

Left rear axle seal is leaking so I tried to order parts today from the DEALER, gave him the VIN and he asked ME what size the rear axle is... WHAT? If anyone should know, wouldn't it be the dealer?
Anyway, I need to know so if anyone can jump in here, I would appreciate it.

 

[Hondarider552]

all dmax's are 11.5"

being that he had the vin, it says what rear end you have..

 

[0311]

man if any dealer ever asked me that, i'd tell him it's a dana 35.. see how long it takes him to realize he's a dumbass

 

[01 lb7]

no it doesnt, they asked me everytime i went up there about rear end stuff, cause chevy dealers vin system is apparantly stupid.lol

 

[michiganmarty]

all dmax's are 11.5"

being that he had the vin, it says what rear end you have..

Wow ! That was fast!!!
Hey thanks a million HondaRider...

And thanks to everyone else who jumped in here. :rockin

 

[michiganmarty]

Anybody know where I can buy the spanner socket for the bearing nuts?

 

[jc1843]

Dodge uses the same rear axle-!

 

[Hondarider552]

Axle housing, yes. Not same insides.

 

[ironman_gq]

auto parts store should be able to help you with the spindle nut socket ~$20, They could probably get you the seal too for less than what the dealer wanted.

 

[michiganmarty]

They could probably get you the seal too for less than what the dealer wanted.

Hmmm, you got that right. I picked up two seals, axle gaskets, set of brake pads, and new park brake shoes. I'm a GM retiree and with my discount it still cost me $351.00.

That's a pretty hefty price tag...

I was told today that GM is also using brake pads named "DuraBond" for their service parts and they are supposed to be junk. I'm hoping the ones I bought are not DuraBonds...