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.
what is head bolt torque spec gm 3.1
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.
GM 12 Bolt
Yes, It will bolt right up to it with no problems.
i have a 1983 Chevy k10. it uses GM corporate 10 bolt axles with 2.73 gears
gm 14 bolt rear end housing
4 pints many or 2 qts for many. You just fill to bottom of fill hole when cover replaced. The tricky part is getting a good seal on the cover.