{"product_id":"yukon-gm-8-5in-master-overhaul-kit-rear-diff","title":"Yukon GM 8.5\" Rear Master Overhaul Kit","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis GM 8.5\" rear master overhaul kit is designed for complete differential rebuilds in rear axle applications found in GM cars, trucks, SUVs, vans, and performance platforms. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis rear master install kit includes Timken bearings and races along with the installation hardware necessary to establish proper pinion preload, carrier preload, backlash, and gear tooth contact pattern during differential assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eGM 8.5\" rear axles have been widely used across muscle cars, half-ton trucks, SUVs, G-body platforms, S-series trucks, vans, and performance street applications because of their strong aftermarket support and durable design. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eCarrier bearings and races\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003ePinion bearings and races\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003ePinion seal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eComplete shim kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eRing gear bolts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003ePinion nut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eCrush sleeve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eThread locker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eGear marking compound with brush\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eDifferential gasket\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 xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 14 14\" height=\"14\" width=\"14\"\u003e\n          \u003cpath stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-width=\"var(--icon-stroke-width)\" stroke=\"currentColor\" d=\"M2.75 7H11.25\" class=\"vertical\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\n          \u003cpath stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-width=\"var(--icon-stroke-width)\" stroke=\"currentColor\" d=\"M7 2.75L7 11.25\" class=\"horizontal\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\n        \u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"details-content rte\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eFits GM 8.5\" rear differentials\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eTimken bearings and races included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eIncludes preload and shim setup components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eIncludes ring gear bolts and pinion hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eUses LM501314 \/ LM501349 carrier bearings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eFits 1.625\" carrier journals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eCompatible with many 28 spline GM 8.5\" axle applications\u003cbr\u003e\n\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 xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 14 14\" height=\"14\" width=\"14\"\u003e\n          \u003cpath stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-width=\"var(--icon-stroke-width)\" stroke=\"currentColor\" d=\"M2.75 7H11.25\" class=\"vertical\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\n          \u003cpath stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-width=\"var(--icon-stroke-width)\" stroke=\"currentColor\" d=\"M7 2.75L7 11.25\" class=\"horizontal\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\n        \u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"details-content rte\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"t1\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMake\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eModel\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eYear Range\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eBuick\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eRegal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e1973–1987\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eBuick\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eRiviera\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e1975–1978\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eCadillac\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eEscalade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e1999–2000\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eChevrolet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eBlazer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e1987–1994\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eChevrolet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eC1500\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e1988–1999\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eChevrolet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eCamaro\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e1970–1981\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eChevrolet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eCaprice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e1970–1996\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eChevrolet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eExpress 1500\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e1996–2003\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eChevrolet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eImpala\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e1971–1996\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eChevrolet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eK1500\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e1988–1999\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eChevrolet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eMonte Carlo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e1973–1978\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eChevrolet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eNova\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e1970–1979\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eChevrolet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eS10\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e1994–2000\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eChevrolet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eSuburban 1500\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e1992–2000\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eChevrolet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eTahoe\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e1995–1998\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eGMC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eC1500\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e1979–1999\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eGMC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eG1500\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e1979–1995\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eGMC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eK1500\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e1979–1999\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eGMC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eSavana 1500\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e1996–2003\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eGMC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eSonoma\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e1994–2000\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eGMC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eYukon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e1992–2000\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eOldsmobile\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eCutlass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e1970–1977\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eOldsmobile\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eOmega\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e1973–1979\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003ePontiac\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eBonneville\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e1970–1986\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003ePontiac\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eFirebird\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e1970–1981\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003ePontiac\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eGTO\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e1970–1973\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003ePontiac\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eGrand Prix\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e1971–1987\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003ePontiac\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eLeMans\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e1971–1981\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFitment Notes:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eFits GM 8.5\" rear differential applications only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eCompatible with many 28 spline axle configurations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eVerify carrier journal size, spline count, and axle configuration before ordering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eSome later truck and SUV applications may use different bearing or seal variations\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\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 xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 14 14\" height=\"14\" width=\"14\"\u003e\n          \u003cpath stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-width=\"var(--icon-stroke-width)\" stroke=\"currentColor\" d=\"M2.75 7H11.25\" class=\"vertical\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\n          \u003cpath stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-width=\"var(--icon-stroke-width)\" stroke=\"currentColor\" d=\"M7 2.75L7 11.25\" class=\"horizontal\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\n        \u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"details-content rte\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eGM 8.5\" differentials are one of the most widely used rear axle platforms in GM performance, truck, and SUV applications due to their balance of strength, availability, and aftermarket support. Proper differential setup during rebuilds is critical for maintaining correct backlash, preload, and gear tooth contact pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eReplacing bearings, seals, crush sleeves, and shim components during a gear installation or rebuild helps prevent premature bearing wear, gear noise, and excessive heat buildup. GM 8.5\" axles are commonly upgraded with deeper gear ratios, limited slip differentials, lockers, and aftermarket axle shafts, making proper setup especially important in high-performance and off-road applications.\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":53360636133741,"sku":"YUKYK GM8.5","price":189.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0927\/1145\/3037\/files\/0359a87d2f45a3c0b63a0e157a3c59a2L.jpg?v=1779386924","url":"https:\/\/craneaxle.com\/products\/yukon-gm-8-5in-master-overhaul-kit-rear-diff","provider":"Crane Axle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}