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Hey guys just picked up a 2018 2lt with 5.3.I didn’t get a window stick with it because it was a demo and forgot to ask salesman for it.I was wondering how to tell what axle ratio I have because there is no sticker in the glove box.I have tried the vin decoders but it doesn’t say anything about it.Is it stamped into the axle or something?Any help would be appreciated.

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Look in your glove box for your rpo code , like my 14 gmc has a 5.3 4x4 with rpo code gu6 and g80 the gu6 code is 3.42 gears the g80 means a posi unit .

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Thanks but there is no rpo sticker in the glove box.There is a sticker on drivers side that I scanned for the rpo codes but it will not list all the codes.lol.It has 4 commas at the end like there are more codes but it will not display them all.I thought they might stamp axle ratio on the rearend cover but do not see anything.Guess I will have to contact gm and see if I can get a build sheet.

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Take your vin. number to your dealership ( Parts man ) they can print it for you . That's what I did so I have a copy for my file .

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Oh Chit that is something I had not noticed! I just looked and this 2018 does NOT have the std RPO sticker in the glove box. I know my 2016 had it but I never really looked on the 2017. When did they do away with that? How much can that really save (Friggin GM bean counters!) unreal man I looked around under the hood and stuff too NUTIN. I do have my window sticker and i assume that any owner can get a build sheet if they so desire?    

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6 hours ago, beerguy214 said:

Hey guys just picked up a 2018 2lt with 5.3.I didn’t get a window stick with it because it was a demo and forgot to ask salesman for it.I was wondering how to tell what axle ratio I have because there is no sticker in the glove box.I have tried the vin decoders but it doesn’t say anything about it.Is it stamped into the axle or something?Any help would be appreciated.

 

No sticker? Isn't that illegal for an untitled vehicle?

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No sticker? Isn't that illegal for an untitled vehicle?
Huh, what does window sticker have to do with licensing?

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5 minutes ago, rrmccabe said:

Huh, what does window sticker have to do with licensing?

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The "window sticker" is actually a legal document known as a Monroney Label. If your truck had not been sold (and titled) previously the sticker should, by law, have been displayed. From Edmunds:

 

The Automobile Information Disclosure Act of 1958 changed all that by requiring new cars to be labeled with the suggested retail price; details about, and prices for, standard and optional equipment; and other consumer information. The labels became known in the auto industry as Monroney stickers, named for the Oklahoma senator who pushed for passage of the legislation.

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Lots of good info for your situation on page 3 of this thread 

 

Use the social media email link to get your build sheet.

 

On 18+ trucks you have to use a QR code reader, the sticker is in the drivers door jam.

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The "window sticker" is actually a legal document known as a Monroney Label. If your truck had not been sold (and titled) previously the sticker should, by law, have been displayed. From Edmunds:
 
The Automobile Information Disclosure Act of 1958 changed all that by requiring new cars to be labeled with the suggested retail price; details about, and prices for, standard and optional equipment; and other consumer information. The labels became known in the auto industry as Monroney stickers, named for the Oklahoma senator who pushed for passage of the legislation.
Interesting. Only about 50% of the time when I buy new, do I get the sticker. I usually have to ask up front.

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1 hour ago, rrmccabe said:

Interesting. Only about 50% of the time when I buy new, do I get the sticker. I usually have to ask up front.

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I believe the law stipulates that the "sticker" must be displayed while the vehicle is on the lot and available for sale.

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49 minutes ago, duquephart said:

 

I believe the law stipulates that the "sticker" must be displayed while the vehicle is on the lot and available for sale.

Yes, they have always had stickers when I bought them. Just disappears in the final cleanup/delivery process sometimes.

 

Thanks for the schooling.

 

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3 hours ago, rrmccabe said:

Yes, they have always had stickers when I bought them. Just disappears in the final cleanup/delivery process sometimes.

 

Thanks for the schooling.

 

 

Usually winds up in the vehicle somewhere or included with the paperwork. They used to be pasted on real good and literally required a scraper of some sort to remove.

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