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astro: awd..would like to know what year rear axle

 

Customer Question

I have a 2003 awd astro van and i would like to know what year rear axle from astros or safaris are the compatible with the one I have.

 

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2003 Chevrolet astro awd 4.3 L 6 cyl

Submitted: 1660 days and 6 hours ago.
Category: Chevy
Value: $9
Status: CLOSED
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Expert:  Golden Wrench replied1660 days and 6 hours ago.

I'm GW. Do you have rear disc brakes?

Customer replied1660 days and 6 hours ago.

Hi GW

Im Ken

I think they are drums

 

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Expert:  Golden Wrench replied1660 days and 6 hours ago.

OK. Any from 1998 to 2004 AWD differentials will work. as long as it has drum rear brakes and has AWD.

Customer replied1660 days and 5 hours ago.

is a differential another name for a rear axle

sorry for not knowing this GW

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Expert:  Golden Wrench replied1660 days and 5 hours ago.

Sorry, I meant the O/D system. Here is some factory info we need to fix this..graphicgraphicgraphic

Customer replied1660 days and 5 hours ago.

yes it has over drive

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Expert:  Golden Wrench replied1660 days and 5 hours ago.

I'm Sorry, ignore the last post. It was meant for a Corvette customer. To answer your question, they are the same.

Customer replied1660 days and 5 hours ago.

any year/s and as long as I match the gear ratios

 

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Expert:  Golden Wrench replied1660 days and 5 hours ago.

All the ratios will be the same, or very close.

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