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GM 8.875" 12 Bolt DIFFERENTIAL COMPONENT PARTS

We offer a complete line of rear end parts for the GM 8.875" commonly refered to as the GM12 Bolt differential, this differential was utalized GM used this very popular differential in there full size Chevrolets, Chevelle, Chevy II, Camero, Nova, Oldsmobile F85 and GTO/Firebird Pontiac products starting in 1965 to 1972. Our inventory includes ring gear and pinion sets, including aftermarket and OE gear sets. We are able to supply axles, bearing overhaul kits, carriers, cases, spider and side gears. Positraction units we offer include Lockrights by Powertrax, Auburn, Detroit Lockers, Trac Loc and ARB air lockers. We are a Dana Spice volume distributor and offer a complete line or ring gear and pinions to the large Dana 80 differential. In addition to the Dana Spicer line we quality offer differential products.

Specifications are provided below to assist you in the identification and setup as well as torque spec's for your Chevy or GM 8.8755" differential.


GM 8.875" 12 Bolt Applications

Model Year Model

Year

Chevrolet 65-72 Firebird

GTO

70-72

Chevy II 65-72 Nova

70-72

Chevelle 65-72 Olds F85

68-69

Camaro 67-72  

 

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10-7/8"
12 HOLES
Oval Gasket Pattern

SPECIFICATIONS

  • RG Diameter 8.875"
  • 12 3/8" X 24 RH Threaded Bolts
  • PINION Diameter 1.625", 30 Spline

    CASE: 3.73 & Down, 3.30 Numerically Higher

    8620 Material Heat-Treated

    Assembly Specifications:

  • Cover Bolt Ft. Lbs. 20
  • Pinion Brg. Preload In. Lbs 20-25
  • Pinion Brg. Preload In. Lbs 10-15 Used
  • Ring Gear Backlash .005-.009
  • Ring Gear Bolt to case Ft. Lbs. 90
  • Side Brg. Caps Ft. Lbs. 60

GM 8.875" 12 Bolt Ring GEAR and Pinon Sets

 
Part Number OE Number

Ratio

Teeth

Price

 
G888308  

3.08

40-13

$337.50

Your Cost $48.98 + S&H.

G888342  

3.42

41-12

$215.00

G888355  

3.55

39-11

$328.16

G888373  

3.73

41-11

$215.00

G888390  

3.90

39-10

$328.16

G888411  

4.11

41-10

$215.00

G888411X  

4.11

41-10

$250.00

G888430  

4.30

43-10

$290.83

G888433  

4.33

39-3

$290.83

G888456  

4.56

41-9

$309.41

G888456X  

4.56

41-9

$309.41

 
G888488  

4.88

39-8

$236.08

 
G888488X  

4.88

39-8

$309.41

 
G888514  

5.14

36-7

$246.50

 
G888538  

5.38

43-8

$346.91

 
G888557  

5.57

39-7

$346.91

 
G888586  

5.86

41-7

$346.91

 
G888614  

6.14

43-7

$346.91

 
X= Fits 3.07 - 3.73 Case    

GM 8.875" 12 Bolt Differential Parts

Description

Part Number

Price

This new Redline synthetic gear oil is recommended for replacement when replacing ring gear pinion sets and or bearings, your cost only $9.95 qt. See other Red Line Oil Products that we recommend.
Case, Empty 8.875" 3.73 -UP OEM

6258086

$208.33

Bearing/Overhaul Kit 8.875"

DTSR12CRMK

$102.62

Internal Kit 8.875" Open (spider/side gears, cross shaft thrust washer)

GM12BI

$116.00

Axle 30 Spline, 5 holes, R&L. 30 1/16" length. 68-72 Chevelle & El Camino, 70-72 Camaro

PA5769

$168.39

TOUGH Axles!
Superior Alloy
Induction Hardened
Rolled Splines 35% stronger than cut splines
2 Year Warranty!

Axle 30 Spline, 5 holes, R&L. 29 9/16" length. 68-72 Chevy II, 67-69 Camaro, 65-67 Chevelle

PA5770

$168.39

GM 8.875" 12 Bolt Positraction Differential Assembly Options

Description

Part Number

Price





Whats the difference in Positractions?

Check out Differentials whats the Difference
Auburn Limited Slip Positraction 30 Spline 4.0/up

542031

$475.00

Lockright 30 spline

1910

$297.72

 
No-Slip Powertrax 30 spline

92-0788-3005

$452.76

 
Eaton Positraction Series 3 car, 30 Spline 3.07 to 3.73

19554-010

$414.29

 

In addition to the General Motors 12 bolt 8.875 inch differential parts and accessories listed here, we also provide an impressive list of automotive after market products for car, pickup truck, SUV and 4wd repair parts and accessories that includes rear end covers, ring and pinion gears, OE clutches and heavy duty performance clutches, diesel gauge kits, exhaust brakes, re manufactured manual transmissions and both manual and automatic overhaul kits. Other products we offer for the RV recreational vehicle market include REMCO drivelinedisconnects, tow bar and baseplates and auxiliary overdrive units to improve vehicle performance and save fuel. We have a complete 4 wheeling drivetrain product line including complete differential assemblies, limited slip and other solid locking positractions. We offer transmission conversion kits including the NV4500 and NV5600 as well as replacement kits for light duty GM and Jeep transmissions. You may be interested in visiting our Ford and Powerstroke Diesel page, Dodge Ram and other Jeep pages for detailed information.

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