Eaton GM 8.5/8.6in Rear Master Install Kit Differential — Fits 1973-2008 GM Trucks

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Car Wheel Size Chart

Wheel Diameter (inches) Tire Width (mm) Aspect Ratio Rim Width (inches)
14185655.5
15195606.0
16205556.5
17215507.0
18225457.5
19235408.0
20245358.5

Note: Wheel and tire sizes vary by car make and model. Always consult your vehicle’s manufacturer for exact specifications.

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Example: 225/45R17 means:

  • 225 = Tire width in mm
  • 45 = Aspect ratio (height as % of width)
  • R17 = Rim diameter in inches

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About Eaton

Eaton engineers high-quality automotive parts and accessories trusted by enthusiasts and shops across North America. At GGCRACING we stock the full Eaton lineup with fast shipping and expert fitment support — order with confidence.

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Eaton GM 8.5/8.6in Rear Master Install Kit

Upgrade your GM truck or SUV's rear end with the Eaton GM 8.5in/8.6in Rear Master Install Kit. This comprehensive kit is designed to provide everything you need for a complete differential overhaul, ensuring your vehicle maintains smooth power delivery and quiet operation. Whether you are fixing a noisy rear end or installing a new limited-slip differential, this kit is the gold standard for GM 8.5 and 8.6-inch axle rebuilds.

Performance Features

  • Complete Rebuild Solution: Includes high-performance pinion bearings, carrier bearings, seals, and a precise shim set.
  • Enhanced Durability: Engineered to withstand the high-torque demands of Silverado, Tahoe, and Escalade platforms.
  • Quiet Performance: High-quality bearing surfaces reduce friction and heat, extending the life of your ring and pinion gears.
  • OEM Compatibility: Designed to fit a wide range of GM 1500-series trucks and SUVs from 1973 through 2008.

Don't let a failing differential sideline your truck. Our Eaton install kit ensures that your axle components are seated correctly, preventing premature wear and gear whine. By choosing this master kit, you are investing in the longevity of your drivetrain. Whether you are hauling heavy loads or just cruising, GGCRACING provides the parts you need to keep your vehicle performing at its peak.

Vehicle Fitment

Years Make Model Trim
1973-1975 Buick Apollo Base
1975 Buick Apollo SR
2004-2005 Buick Rainier CXL Plus
2004-2007 Buick Rainier CXL
1999-2000 Cadillac Escalade Base
2002-2008 Cadillac Escalade Base
2008 Cadillac Escalade Platinum
2003-2008 Cadillac Escalade ESV Base
2008 Cadillac Escalade ESV Platinum
2002-2008 Cadillac Escalade EXT Base
2007-2008 Chevrolet Avalanche LS
2007-2008 Chevrolet Avalanche LT
2007-2008 Chevrolet Avalanche LTZ
2002-2003 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 North Face
2002-2003 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 On Road Edition
2002-2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 Base
2002-2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 Z71
2003 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 WBH
2004-2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 Z66
2005-2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 LS
2005-2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 LT
2004 Chevrolet Colorado Base
2004 Chevrolet Colorado LS
2004-2005 Chevrolet Colorado Sport
2004-2005 Chevrolet Colorado Sport LS
2004-2005 Chevrolet Colorado Z71
2004-2005 Chevrolet Colorado Z71 LS
2004-2005 Chevrolet Colorado Z85
2004-2005 Chevrolet Colorado Z85 LS
2006-2008 Chevrolet Colorado LS
2006-2008 Chevrolet Colorado LT
2006-2008 Chevrolet Colorado WT
1996-2008 Chevrolet Express 1500 Base
1996-2008 Chevrolet Express 1500 LS
2001-2002 Chevrolet Express 1500 LT
2006-2008 Chevrolet Express 1500 LT
2003-2006 Chevrolet SSR Base
1999-2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Base
1999-2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS
1999-2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT
2002-2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 WT
2003-2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 SS
2004-2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Z71 Off-Road
2004-2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Hybrid
2007-2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ
2009-2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Hybrid
2010-2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 XFE
2014-2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 High Country
2015-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS
2015-2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 SSV
2016-2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Custom
2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Custom Trail Boss
2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT Trail Boss
2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 RST
1999-2001 Chevrolet Tahoe Base
1999-2008 Chevrolet Tahoe LS
1999-2008 Chevrolet Tahoe LT
2000 Chevrolet Tahoe Z71
2000 Chevrolet Tahoe Limited
2002-2006 Chevrolet Tahoe Z71

…and 74 additional fitments. Contact us to confirm yours.

Product Details

Product Description
Part Numbers
Sizing & Fit

About Eaton

Eaton engineers high-quality automotive parts and accessories trusted by enthusiasts and shops across North America. At GGCRACING we stock the full Eaton lineup with fast shipping and expert fitment support — order with confidence.

Watch in action

Eaton GM 8.5/8.6in Rear Master Install Kit

Upgrade your GM truck or SUV's rear end with the Eaton GM 8.5in/8.6in Rear Master Install Kit. This comprehensive kit is designed to provide everything you need for a complete differential overhaul, ensuring your vehicle maintains smooth power delivery and quiet operation. Whether you are fixing a noisy rear end or installing a new limited-slip differential, this kit is the gold standard for GM 8.5 and 8.6-inch axle rebuilds.

Performance Features

  • Complete Rebuild Solution: Includes high-performance pinion bearings, carrier bearings, seals, and a precise shim set.
  • Enhanced Durability: Engineered to withstand the high-torque demands of Silverado, Tahoe, and Escalade platforms.
  • Quiet Performance: High-quality bearing surfaces reduce friction and heat, extending the life of your ring and pinion gears.
  • OEM Compatibility: Designed to fit a wide range of GM 1500-series trucks and SUVs from 1973 through 2008.

Don't let a failing differential sideline your truck. Our Eaton install kit ensures that your axle components are seated correctly, preventing premature wear and gear whine. By choosing this master kit, you are investing in the longevity of your drivetrain. Whether you are hauling heavy loads or just cruising, GGCRACING provides the parts you need to keep your vehicle performing at its peak.

Vehicle Fitment

Years Make Model Trim
1973-1975 Buick Apollo Base
1975 Buick Apollo SR
2004-2005 Buick Rainier CXL Plus
2004-2007 Buick Rainier CXL
1999-2000 Cadillac Escalade Base
2002-2008 Cadillac Escalade Base
2008 Cadillac Escalade Platinum
2003-2008 Cadillac Escalade ESV Base
2008 Cadillac Escalade ESV Platinum
2002-2008 Cadillac Escalade EXT Base
2007-2008 Chevrolet Avalanche LS
2007-2008 Chevrolet Avalanche LT
2007-2008 Chevrolet Avalanche LTZ
2002-2003 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 North Face
2002-2003 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 On Road Edition
2002-2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 Base
2002-2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 Z71
2003 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 WBH
2004-2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 Z66
2005-2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 LS
2005-2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 LT
2004 Chevrolet Colorado Base
2004 Chevrolet Colorado LS
2004-2005 Chevrolet Colorado Sport
2004-2005 Chevrolet Colorado Sport LS
2004-2005 Chevrolet Colorado Z71
2004-2005 Chevrolet Colorado Z71 LS
2004-2005 Chevrolet Colorado Z85
2004-2005 Chevrolet Colorado Z85 LS
2006-2008 Chevrolet Colorado LS
2006-2008 Chevrolet Colorado LT
2006-2008 Chevrolet Colorado WT
1996-2008 Chevrolet Express 1500 Base
1996-2008 Chevrolet Express 1500 LS
2001-2002 Chevrolet Express 1500 LT
2006-2008 Chevrolet Express 1500 LT
2003-2006 Chevrolet SSR Base
1999-2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Base
1999-2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS
1999-2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT
2002-2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 WT
2003-2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 SS
2004-2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Z71 Off-Road
2004-2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Hybrid
2007-2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ
2009-2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Hybrid
2010-2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 XFE
2014-2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 High Country
2015-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS
2015-2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 SSV
2016-2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Custom
2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Custom Trail Boss
2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT Trail Boss
2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 RST
1999-2001 Chevrolet Tahoe Base
1999-2008 Chevrolet Tahoe LS
1999-2008 Chevrolet Tahoe LT
2000 Chevrolet Tahoe Z71
2000 Chevrolet Tahoe Limited
2002-2006 Chevrolet Tahoe Z71

…and 74 additional fitments. Contact us to confirm yours.

Product Details

Product Description

About Eaton

Eaton engineers high-quality automotive parts and accessories trusted by enthusiasts and shops across North America. At GGCRACING we stock the full Eaton lineup with fast shipping and expert fitment support — order with confidence.

Watch in action

Eaton GM 8.5/8.6in Rear Master Install Kit

Upgrade your GM truck or SUV's rear end with the Eaton GM 8.5in/8.6in Rear Master Install Kit. This comprehensive kit is designed to provide everything you need for a complete differential overhaul, ensuring your vehicle maintains smooth power delivery and quiet operation. Whether you are fixing a noisy rear end or installing a new limited-slip differential, this kit is the gold standard for GM 8.5 and 8.6-inch axle rebuilds.

Performance Features

  • Complete Rebuild Solution: Includes high-performance pinion bearings, carrier bearings, seals, and a precise shim set.
  • Enhanced Durability: Engineered to withstand the high-torque demands of Silverado, Tahoe, and Escalade platforms.
  • Quiet Performance: High-quality bearing surfaces reduce friction and heat, extending the life of your ring and pinion gears.
  • OEM Compatibility: Designed to fit a wide range of GM 1500-series trucks and SUVs from 1973 through 2008.

Don't let a failing differential sideline your truck. Our Eaton install kit ensures that your axle components are seated correctly, preventing premature wear and gear whine. By choosing this master kit, you are investing in the longevity of your drivetrain. Whether you are hauling heavy loads or just cruising, GGCRACING provides the parts you need to keep your vehicle performing at its peak.

Vehicle Fitment

Years Make Model Trim
1973-1975 Buick Apollo Base
1975 Buick Apollo SR
2004-2005 Buick Rainier CXL Plus
2004-2007 Buick Rainier CXL
1999-2000 Cadillac Escalade Base
2002-2008 Cadillac Escalade Base
2008 Cadillac Escalade Platinum
2003-2008 Cadillac Escalade ESV Base
2008 Cadillac Escalade ESV Platinum
2002-2008 Cadillac Escalade EXT Base
2007-2008 Chevrolet Avalanche LS
2007-2008 Chevrolet Avalanche LT
2007-2008 Chevrolet Avalanche LTZ
2002-2003 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 North Face
2002-2003 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 On Road Edition
2002-2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 Base
2002-2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 Z71
2003 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 WBH
2004-2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 Z66
2005-2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 LS
2005-2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 LT
2004 Chevrolet Colorado Base
2004 Chevrolet Colorado LS
2004-2005 Chevrolet Colorado Sport
2004-2005 Chevrolet Colorado Sport LS
2004-2005 Chevrolet Colorado Z71
2004-2005 Chevrolet Colorado Z71 LS
2004-2005 Chevrolet Colorado Z85
2004-2005 Chevrolet Colorado Z85 LS
2006-2008 Chevrolet Colorado LS
2006-2008 Chevrolet Colorado LT
2006-2008 Chevrolet Colorado WT
1996-2008 Chevrolet Express 1500 Base
1996-2008 Chevrolet Express 1500 LS
2001-2002 Chevrolet Express 1500 LT
2006-2008 Chevrolet Express 1500 LT
2003-2006 Chevrolet SSR Base
1999-2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Base
1999-2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS
1999-2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT
2002-2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 WT
2003-2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 SS
2004-2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Z71 Off-Road
2004-2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Hybrid
2007-2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ
2009-2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Hybrid
2010-2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 XFE
2014-2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 High Country
2015-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS
2015-2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 SSV
2016-2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Custom
2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Custom Trail Boss
2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT Trail Boss
2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 RST
1999-2001 Chevrolet Tahoe Base
1999-2008 Chevrolet Tahoe LS
1999-2008 Chevrolet Tahoe LT
2000 Chevrolet Tahoe Z71
2000 Chevrolet Tahoe Limited
2002-2006 Chevrolet Tahoe Z71

…and 74 additional fitments. Contact us to confirm yours.

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