# Rear end axle

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-end-axle/49998>\
**Category:** Auto Type/Class\
**Tags:** chevrolet, trucks, 1500\
**Created:** [June 7, 2010, 7:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-end-axle/49998 "2010-06-07T19:09:29Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 3\
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**Author:** ![armchairmechanic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/c5a1d2/32.png) [@armchairmechanic](https://community.cartalk.com/u/armchairmechanic)\
**Post date:** [June 7, 2010, 7:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-end-axle/49998/1 "2010-06-07T19:09:29Z")

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I have a 1997 4x4 Chevy Silverado with a blown rear end. It is a ten-bolt with 3.73 gear ratio. I am having trouble locating a used replacement as i live in a rural area and I was wondering if there is an equivalent rear axle that will work on my truck. Perhaps an axle from a Tahoe or Suburban?

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**Author:** ![ken\_green](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/ken_green/32/816_2.png) [@ken\_green](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ken_green)\
**Post date:** [June 7, 2010, 10:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-end-axle/49998/2 "2010-06-07T22:36:04Z")

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It’s the wrecking yards who know the interchanges best. From different years and vehicle types, they are the best source of info.  
On a 4x4 the ratio MUST match.  
Phone to the big city if your locals aren’t enough help. go to get it or pay freight. ( out here we call Albuquerque, 140 miles away )

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**Author:** ![MG-McAnick](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mg-mcanick/32/188_2.png) [@MG-McAnick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MG-McAnick)\
**Post date:** [June 8, 2010, 4:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-end-axle/49998/3 "2010-06-08T04:08:21Z")

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See [http://www.car-part.com](http://www.car-part.com) for an interchange and axle near you.