2000 olds bravada
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Re: 2000 olds bravada
this is the second gen body style
this is the second gen body style
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Re: 2000 olds bravada
You should make sure the 8.5" rear is a posi before you go buying. Look for an aluminum tag hanging off one of the rear end cover bolts.
You should make sure the 8.5" rear is a posi before you go buying. Look for an aluminum tag hanging off one of the rear end cover bolts.
Re: 2000 olds bravada
The t-case in bravadas (I think 98 and up) are active. meaning there is a clutch pack in it not a viscous. It has 3 speed sensors on it and when it detects the rear prop spinning faster than the front it starts applying the clutch pack with the encoder motor. The front diff is always engaged like the sy/ty. The t-case clutch has been very durable,its made to slip on and off and with stand heat.Curious to see how it holds up to V-8 power. Keep in mind the electronics in play here when you do your mods.
I have had quite a few bravadas have a chatter on tight turns.The t-case fluid gets broken down. just change it (make sure you use the blue auto trac fluid from the dealer)keep us posted with the project.
The rear diff should be a posi,it may not have a tag. give me the g code off the rpo label in the glove box and I can let u know
The t-case in bravadas (I think 98 and up) are active. meaning there is a clutch pack in it not a viscous. It has 3 speed sensors on it and when it detects the rear prop spinning faster than the front it starts applying the clutch pack with the encoder motor. The front diff is always engaged like the sy/ty. The t-case clutch has been very durable,its made to slip on and off and with stand heat.Curious to see how it holds up to V-8 power. Keep in mind the electronics in play here when you do your mods.
I have had quite a few bravadas have a chatter on tight turns.The t-case fluid gets broken down. just change it (make sure you use the blue auto trac fluid from the dealer)keep us posted with the project.
The rear diff should be a posi,it may not have a tag. give me the g code off the rpo label in the glove box and I can let u know
'JustDreamin'
Dream: 6LV8 Turbo Bravada
Re: 2000 olds bravada
Also should note that the axle ratio for a '00 Bravada should be 3.73's all around (which may be a bit high).
Make sure you're running 4 matching tires (like dead on matching diameter), because mismatched tires will beat up on the auto-trac fluid (blue stuff) in a hurry and mean you're replacing it again.
I've got a 1999 Bravada that is currently under the knife getting a 6.0L LSx motor, 4L80E, and a hybrid NV136 / 246 tcase (to mate up with the 80E). I'm hoping to get it back on the road soon, but vacations and other obligations keep getting in the way of working on it.
'JustDreamin'
Transfer case in the '97 and up Bravada's (and '98 and up Astro's) is a NV136. I think New Venture's website may still have a chart comparing torque rating & GVW's of various transfer cases and how they work.motorhead said:
Also should note that the axle ratio for a '00 Bravada should be 3.73's all around (which may be a bit high).
Make sure you're running 4 matching tires (like dead on matching diameter), because mismatched tires will beat up on the auto-trac fluid (blue stuff) in a hurry and mean you're replacing it again.
I've got a 1999 Bravada that is currently under the knife getting a 6.0L LSx motor, 4L80E, and a hybrid NV136 / 246 tcase (to mate up with the 80E). I'm hoping to get it back on the road soon, but vacations and other obligations keep getting in the way of working on it.
'JustDreamin'