vin code decipher problem

[matsm21]

I read in the shop manual how to decipher the vin code to find out what my gear ratio is. the only problem is that whats there doesnt match up with what the shop manual says. the manual says it should be either a 1, a, or c.(2.73, 3.27, etc.) my axle code is LE. anyone know anything about this?

 

[Spazilton]

What Year, Transmission Etc?

 

[Sam98]

Axle code E is for a traction lock 3.27...

 

[matsm21]

1997 automatic
if the e is 3.27, trac lock, what is the L part for. youd figure the shop manual would have it correct, right. guess not.

 

[Wills Black 98]

are you sure its the vin number and not the number on the rear axle?

 

[matsm21]

yea its on the door sill tag under the column that says axle

 

[Wills Black 98]

j/k then...

 

[matsm21]

what gears do you think I have then

 

[Spazilton]

3.27

 

[matsm21]

cool, still wanna go taller though.