The GM 10-bolt rear axle typically features 28 splines in its standard configuration. However, some variations, particularly those found in high-performance or heavy-duty applications, can have 30 splines. It's important to check the specific model and year, as there can be differences based on the application.
No, GM 8.8-inch bolt 3.73 gears cannot fit in a 10-bolt rear end. The 8.8 and 10-bolt rear ends have different gear designs, sizes, and configurations, making them incompatible. If you're looking to change gears in a 10-bolt rear end, you'll need to use gears specifically designed for that axle.
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The 12 bolt is GM's strongest rear end and the 8.5" 10 bolt is also a great rear end that will hold up fine.
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Front axle is a gm 10 bolt 8.5 with 8 lug spindels and rotors. Rear axle is a gm sf 14 bolt 9.5 with 8 lug drums.
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Bolt pattern is a 5x 115mm. Many of the larger GM cars, and Equinox, use this pattern.
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Yes, It will bolt right up to it with no problems.
To decipher the stamping numbers on a 10-bolt GM rear end, you'll need to focus on the code stamped on the housing. The "BP" indicates the plant code, while "1204" is typically the Julian date of manufacture (the 120th day of the year). The "G1" can indicate the gear ratio. For GM 10-bolt rear ends, you can refer to a specific gear ratio chart for that particular plant to determine the gear ratio; in many cases, the gear ratio can also be found on the ring gear itself, stamped on the edge.
i have a 1983 Chevy k10. it uses GM corporate 10 bolt axles with 2.73 gears
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