{"product_id":"yukon-8-5inch-8-6inch-gm-rear-diff-cover-10-bolt","title":"Yukon GM 8.5\" \u0026 8.6\" Rear Differential Cover – 10-Bolt","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"647\" data-start=\"112\"\u003eThe Yukon GM 8.5\" and 8.6\" 10-bolt rear diff cover is most common rear axles used on GM trucks, SUVs, vans, muscle cars, and off-road platforms. Known for their compact design, solid aftermarket support, and durability, these axles are frequently upgraded with lockers, lower gears, larger tires, and performance drivetrain components. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1122\" data-start=\"649\"\u003eConstructed from thick-wall nodular iron, this cover improves housing rigidity while protecting ring and pinion gears, bearings, and carrier assemblies from severe impacts and off-road abuse. Internal oil-flow shaping promotes improved lubrication circulation and cooling, while the powder coat finish and stainless hardware provide long-term corrosion resistance and durability. Designed for GM 8.5\" and 8.6\" rear axle applications using the factory 10-bolt cover pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1142\" data-start=\"1124\" data-section-id=\"l9lcfs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Items:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1289\" data-start=\"1143\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1191\" data-start=\"1143\" data-section-id=\"cb07av\"\u003eGM 8.5\" \/ 8.6\" nodular iron differential cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1221\" data-start=\"1192\" data-section-id=\"1yrpja8\"\u003eStainless steel cover bolts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1246\" data-start=\"1222\" data-section-id=\"a5db9u\"\u003eStainless accent plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1268\" data-start=\"1247\" data-section-id=\"1mwbuso\"\u003eMagnetic drain plug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1289\" data-start=\"1269\" data-section-id=\"gqj82f\"\u003eMagnetic fill plug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"details\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svg-wrapper icon-plus\"\u003e\u003csvg width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 14 14\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\n          \u003cpath class=\"vertical\" d=\"M2.75 7H11.25\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"var(--icon-stroke-width)\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\n          \u003cpath class=\"horizontal\" d=\"M7 2.75L7 11.25\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"var(--icon-stroke-width)\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\n        \u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"details-content rte\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1342\" data-start=\"1309\" data-section-id=\"bpr5z1\"\u003eFits GM 8.5\" rear differentials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1376\" data-start=\"1343\" data-section-id=\"1u2avni\"\u003eFits GM 8.6\" rear differentials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1412\" data-start=\"1377\" data-section-id=\"g5a6nj\"\u003e10-bolt differential cover design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1464\" data-start=\"1413\" data-section-id=\"1u4irtn\"\u003eDesigned for applications using 5\/16\" cover bolts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1503\" data-start=\"1465\" data-section-id=\"1xkovpu\"\u003eHeavy-duty nodular iron construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1680\" data-start=\"1654\" data-section-id=\"1gbcn4u\"\u003eBlack powder coat finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1755\" data-start=\"1681\" data-section-id=\"6s0vid\"\u003eIncludes stainless hardware, magnetic drain plug, and magnetic fill plug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1778\" data-start=\"1756\" data-section-id=\"lrcfu5\"\u003eBolt-on installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1861\" data-start=\"1779\" data-section-id=\"23en93\"\u003eDesigned for off-road, towing, street performance, and daily-driven applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"details\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitment \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svg-wrapper icon-plus\"\u003e\u003csvg width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 14 14\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\n          \u003cpath class=\"vertical\" d=\"M2.75 7H11.25\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"var(--icon-stroke-width)\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\n          \u003cpath class=\"horizontal\" d=\"M7 2.75L7 11.25\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"var(--icon-stroke-width)\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\n        \u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"details-content rte\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFits GM 8.5\" and 8.6\" 10-bolt rear differential applications depending on axle configuration and spline count. 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1500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1996–2002\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGMC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYukon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1992–2002\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGMC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYukon XL 1500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2000–2002\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"details\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-785e0e5c-7fff-2ba3-1543-a8eda468b24e\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTech Insight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"svg-wrapper icon-plus\"\u003e\u003csvg width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 14 14\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\n          \u003cpath class=\"vertical\" d=\"M2.75 7H11.25\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"var(--icon-stroke-width)\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\n          \u003cpath class=\"horizontal\" d=\"M7 2.75L7 11.25\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"var(--icon-stroke-width)\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\n        \u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"details-content rte\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3499\" data-start=\"3189\"\u003eThe GM 8.5\" and 8.6\" 10-bolt rear axle platforms are popular because they offer a strong balance of compact size, durability, and aftermarket support. These axles are commonly found in classic trucks, OBS GM platforms, muscle cars, SUVs, and off-road builds running upgraded gearing, lockers, and larger tires.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3793\" data-start=\"3501\"\u003eA heavy nodular iron differential cover helps reinforce the housing while protecting the ring and pinion assembly from impacts and housing distortion. Increased housing rigidity can help maintain more stable gear alignment under towing, street performance, and aggressive off-road conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e","brand":"Yukon Gear \u0026 Axle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53318671925613,"sku":"YUKYHCC-GM8.5-S","price":202.35,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0927\/1145\/3037\/files\/GM-8.6-inch-10-bolt-diff-cover-5.jpg?v=1778608232","url":"https:\/\/craneaxle.com\/products\/yukon-8-5inch-8-6inch-gm-rear-diff-cover-10-bolt","provider":"Crane Axle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}