What type of rear end on 93

dwt3040 · March 19, 2004

I had this truck for a long time and put hard 235,000 miles on it. I have been able to identify all of the major components except rear end. The Helms manual said that there should be a metal tag on it. It must have fell off. Anybody got an idea on how to identify it? Truck has a 5.7L engine, 5 speed manual transmission.

Engineer · March 21, 2004

With the 350 it will most likely have the 9.5", "c-clip" style, semi floating, 14 bolt rear axle.

Do not confuse this with the full floating 10.5", 14 bolt. The full floater would have came with the 454, or 6.5 turbo diesel.

dwt3040 · April 14, 2004

After going back and forth getting the gaskets for the rear end, it is a 10.5 rearend.

Engineer · April 15, 2004

Good deal. You have the better rearend of the two. Sorry if you had to make an extra trip.

inscom · April 15, 2004

dvt3040...235000 miles. Man that's a lot!

I have the 1997 Silverado 2500HD 4x4, she has 85000 miles on the clock.

Guess I should not be to concerned just yet huh, what do you think.

Awaiting your reply.

BTW, is also a 350 (5.7L).

Thanks

dwt3040 · April 30, 2004

I use synthetic lubes everywhere I can and keep the oil changed on a regular basis. I have also been using the prolong additive about once a year for the last couple of years.

chevyHDjav · April 30, 2004

I have a 1992 Chevrolet Scottsdale K2500HD 4X4 with the 350 and I have 189,000 miles on the truck. She is still going strong and has been used like a truck.