Yukon Gear Carrier Installation Kit for GM 8.5in Diff w/ HD Bearings

SKU: YUKCK GM8.5-HD
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About Yukon Gear & Axle

Yukon Gear & Axle is the off-road and truck differential expert — gear sets, lockers, axle shafts, and complete axle assemblies for Dana 30, Dana 44, Dana 60, and modern AAM axles. The trusted source for rock-crawler and overland gear changes.

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Yukon Gear Carrier Installation Kit for GM 8.5in Differentials with HD Bearings

Elevate your GM 8.5-inch differential's performance and durability with the Yukon Gear Carrier Installation Kit, featuring Heavy Duty (HD) bearings. This kit is specifically designed for large journal carriers, making it the perfect choice for installing performance upgrades like Yukon Dura Grip, Eaton Posi, ValueTrac, True Trac, Auburn Pro-Series, Detroit Locker, or standard carriers that require larger bearing journals. It provides all the essential components for a robust and precise installation.

Kit Contents:

  • Heavy Duty Carrier Bearings and Races: Robust bearings designed to handle increased stress and provide superior longevity for performance applications.
  • Carrier Shim Kit: A comprehensive selection of shims for precise gear setup, ensuring optimal backlash and pinion depth for maximum efficiency and reliability.

Key Features and Benefits:

  • Heavy Duty Performance: Includes HD bearings specifically for large journal carriers, enhancing strength and durability for demanding use.
  • Wide Compatibility: Suitable for a vast array of GM 8.5-inch differentials and compatible with popular aftermarket traction devices.
  • Superior Strength: Yukon Gear & Axle components are engineered for extreme conditions, ensuring your drivetrain can withstand aggressive driving and off-roading.
  • Complete Installation Package: Offers a convenient all-in-one solution for installing performance carriers, simplifying the upgrade process.

This installation kit is ideal for classic GM muscle cars, trucks, and SUVs from the 1970s through the 1990s, including models like the Chevrolet Camaro, Pontiac Firebird, Chevrolet Impala, Monte Carlo, and various Buick, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac models equipped with the GM 8.5-inch axle. Ensure your performance differential upgrade is built to last with the quality and strength of Yukon Gear & Axle. Purchase the Yukon Gear Carrier Installation Kit with HD Bearings for your GM 8.5in differential today at GGCRACING.

Vehicle Fitment

Years Make Model Trim
1973-1975 Buick Apollo Base
1975 Buick Apollo SR
1971-1974 Buick Electra 225
1971-1974 Buick Electra 225 Custom
1973 Buick Electra Base
1974 Buick Electra 225 Limited
1975 Buick Electra Custom
1975-1989 Buick Electra Limited
1976-1979 Buick Electra 225
1978-1989 Buick Electra Park Avenue
1980-1989 Buick Electra Estate Wagon
1985-1989 Buick Electra T-Type
1989 Buick Electra Park Avenue Ultra
1973-1987 Buick Regal Base
1976-1977 Buick Regal SR
1978-1982 Buick Regal Sport
1978-1987 Buick Regal Limited
1982 Buick Regal Limited Turbo
1982-1983 Buick Regal Estate Wagon
1983-1986 Buick Regal T-Type
1984-1987 Buick Regal Grand National
1987 Buick Regal GNX
1975 Buick Riviera GS
1975-1978 Buick Riviera Base
1976 Buick Riviera Sport
1976 Buick Riviera SR
1978 Buick Riviera LXXV Anniversary Edition
1970 Buick Skylark 350
1970-1972 Buick Skylark Base
1970-1972 Buick Skylark Custom
1972 Buick Skylark 350
1975-1977 Buick Skylark SR
1975-1979 Buick Skylark Base
1976-1979 Buick Skylark S
1978 Buick Skylark Sport
1978-1979 Buick Skylark Custom
1999-2000 Cadillac Escalade Base
1970-1975 Chevrolet Bel Air Base
1970-1974 Chevrolet Blazer Base
1987 Chevrolet Blazer Custom Deluxe
1987-1994 Chevrolet Blazer Silverado
1988-1991 Chevrolet Blazer Scottsdale
1992-1993 Chevrolet Blazer Cheyenne
1994 Chevrolet Blazer Silverado Sport
1994-1999 Chevrolet Blazer Base
1995-2000 Chevrolet Blazer LT
1996-2000 Chevrolet Blazer LS
1999-2000 Chevrolet Blazer Trailblazer
1979-1980 Chevrolet C10 Big Ten
1979-1980 Chevrolet C10 Custom Deluxe
1979-1981 Chevrolet C10 Cheyenne
1979-1986 Chevrolet C10 Silverado
1979-1986 Chevrolet C10 Scottsdale
1981 Chevrolet C10 Deluxe
1981-1986 Chevrolet C10 Custom
1977-1980 Chevrolet C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe
1977-1980 Chevrolet C10 Suburban Scottsdale
1977-1980 Chevrolet C10 Suburban Silverado
1981 Chevrolet C10 Suburban Deluxe
1981-1986 Chevrolet C10 Suburban Custom

…and 281 additional fitments. Contact us to confirm yours.

Product Details

Product Description
Part Numbers
Sizing & Fit

About Yukon Gear & Axle

Yukon Gear & Axle is the off-road and truck differential expert — gear sets, lockers, axle shafts, and complete axle assemblies for Dana 30, Dana 44, Dana 60, and modern AAM axles. The trusted source for rock-crawler and overland gear changes.

Watch in action

Yukon Gear Carrier Installation Kit for GM 8.5in Differentials with HD Bearings

Elevate your GM 8.5-inch differential's performance and durability with the Yukon Gear Carrier Installation Kit, featuring Heavy Duty (HD) bearings. This kit is specifically designed for large journal carriers, making it the perfect choice for installing performance upgrades like Yukon Dura Grip, Eaton Posi, ValueTrac, True Trac, Auburn Pro-Series, Detroit Locker, or standard carriers that require larger bearing journals. It provides all the essential components for a robust and precise installation.

Kit Contents:

  • Heavy Duty Carrier Bearings and Races: Robust bearings designed to handle increased stress and provide superior longevity for performance applications.
  • Carrier Shim Kit: A comprehensive selection of shims for precise gear setup, ensuring optimal backlash and pinion depth for maximum efficiency and reliability.

Key Features and Benefits:

  • Heavy Duty Performance: Includes HD bearings specifically for large journal carriers, enhancing strength and durability for demanding use.
  • Wide Compatibility: Suitable for a vast array of GM 8.5-inch differentials and compatible with popular aftermarket traction devices.
  • Superior Strength: Yukon Gear & Axle components are engineered for extreme conditions, ensuring your drivetrain can withstand aggressive driving and off-roading.
  • Complete Installation Package: Offers a convenient all-in-one solution for installing performance carriers, simplifying the upgrade process.

This installation kit is ideal for classic GM muscle cars, trucks, and SUVs from the 1970s through the 1990s, including models like the Chevrolet Camaro, Pontiac Firebird, Chevrolet Impala, Monte Carlo, and various Buick, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac models equipped with the GM 8.5-inch axle. Ensure your performance differential upgrade is built to last with the quality and strength of Yukon Gear & Axle. Purchase the Yukon Gear Carrier Installation Kit with HD Bearings for your GM 8.5in differential today at GGCRACING.

Vehicle Fitment

Years Make Model Trim
1973-1975 Buick Apollo Base
1975 Buick Apollo SR
1971-1974 Buick Electra 225
1971-1974 Buick Electra 225 Custom
1973 Buick Electra Base
1974 Buick Electra 225 Limited
1975 Buick Electra Custom
1975-1989 Buick Electra Limited
1976-1979 Buick Electra 225
1978-1989 Buick Electra Park Avenue
1980-1989 Buick Electra Estate Wagon
1985-1989 Buick Electra T-Type
1989 Buick Electra Park Avenue Ultra
1973-1987 Buick Regal Base
1976-1977 Buick Regal SR
1978-1982 Buick Regal Sport
1978-1987 Buick Regal Limited
1982 Buick Regal Limited Turbo
1982-1983 Buick Regal Estate Wagon
1983-1986 Buick Regal T-Type
1984-1987 Buick Regal Grand National
1987 Buick Regal GNX
1975 Buick Riviera GS
1975-1978 Buick Riviera Base
1976 Buick Riviera Sport
1976 Buick Riviera SR
1978 Buick Riviera LXXV Anniversary Edition
1970 Buick Skylark 350
1970-1972 Buick Skylark Base
1970-1972 Buick Skylark Custom
1972 Buick Skylark 350
1975-1977 Buick Skylark SR
1975-1979 Buick Skylark Base
1976-1979 Buick Skylark S
1978 Buick Skylark Sport
1978-1979 Buick Skylark Custom
1999-2000 Cadillac Escalade Base
1970-1975 Chevrolet Bel Air Base
1970-1974 Chevrolet Blazer Base
1987 Chevrolet Blazer Custom Deluxe
1987-1994 Chevrolet Blazer Silverado
1988-1991 Chevrolet Blazer Scottsdale
1992-1993 Chevrolet Blazer Cheyenne
1994 Chevrolet Blazer Silverado Sport
1994-1999 Chevrolet Blazer Base
1995-2000 Chevrolet Blazer LT
1996-2000 Chevrolet Blazer LS
1999-2000 Chevrolet Blazer Trailblazer
1979-1980 Chevrolet C10 Big Ten
1979-1980 Chevrolet C10 Custom Deluxe
1979-1981 Chevrolet C10 Cheyenne
1979-1986 Chevrolet C10 Silverado
1979-1986 Chevrolet C10 Scottsdale
1981 Chevrolet C10 Deluxe
1981-1986 Chevrolet C10 Custom
1977-1980 Chevrolet C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe
1977-1980 Chevrolet C10 Suburban Scottsdale
1977-1980 Chevrolet C10 Suburban Silverado
1981 Chevrolet C10 Suburban Deluxe
1981-1986 Chevrolet C10 Suburban Custom

…and 281 additional fitments. Contact us to confirm yours.

Product Details

Product Description

About Yukon Gear & Axle

Yukon Gear & Axle is the off-road and truck differential expert — gear sets, lockers, axle shafts, and complete axle assemblies for Dana 30, Dana 44, Dana 60, and modern AAM axles. The trusted source for rock-crawler and overland gear changes.

Watch in action

Yukon Gear Carrier Installation Kit for GM 8.5in Differentials with HD Bearings

Elevate your GM 8.5-inch differential's performance and durability with the Yukon Gear Carrier Installation Kit, featuring Heavy Duty (HD) bearings. This kit is specifically designed for large journal carriers, making it the perfect choice for installing performance upgrades like Yukon Dura Grip, Eaton Posi, ValueTrac, True Trac, Auburn Pro-Series, Detroit Locker, or standard carriers that require larger bearing journals. It provides all the essential components for a robust and precise installation.

Kit Contents:

  • Heavy Duty Carrier Bearings and Races: Robust bearings designed to handle increased stress and provide superior longevity for performance applications.
  • Carrier Shim Kit: A comprehensive selection of shims for precise gear setup, ensuring optimal backlash and pinion depth for maximum efficiency and reliability.

Key Features and Benefits:

  • Heavy Duty Performance: Includes HD bearings specifically for large journal carriers, enhancing strength and durability for demanding use.
  • Wide Compatibility: Suitable for a vast array of GM 8.5-inch differentials and compatible with popular aftermarket traction devices.
  • Superior Strength: Yukon Gear & Axle components are engineered for extreme conditions, ensuring your drivetrain can withstand aggressive driving and off-roading.
  • Complete Installation Package: Offers a convenient all-in-one solution for installing performance carriers, simplifying the upgrade process.

This installation kit is ideal for classic GM muscle cars, trucks, and SUVs from the 1970s through the 1990s, including models like the Chevrolet Camaro, Pontiac Firebird, Chevrolet Impala, Monte Carlo, and various Buick, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac models equipped with the GM 8.5-inch axle. Ensure your performance differential upgrade is built to last with the quality and strength of Yukon Gear & Axle. Purchase the Yukon Gear Carrier Installation Kit with HD Bearings for your GM 8.5in differential today at GGCRACING.

Vehicle Fitment

Years Make Model Trim
1973-1975 Buick Apollo Base
1975 Buick Apollo SR
1971-1974 Buick Electra 225
1971-1974 Buick Electra 225 Custom
1973 Buick Electra Base
1974 Buick Electra 225 Limited
1975 Buick Electra Custom
1975-1989 Buick Electra Limited
1976-1979 Buick Electra 225
1978-1989 Buick Electra Park Avenue
1980-1989 Buick Electra Estate Wagon
1985-1989 Buick Electra T-Type
1989 Buick Electra Park Avenue Ultra
1973-1987 Buick Regal Base
1976-1977 Buick Regal SR
1978-1982 Buick Regal Sport
1978-1987 Buick Regal Limited
1982 Buick Regal Limited Turbo
1982-1983 Buick Regal Estate Wagon
1983-1986 Buick Regal T-Type
1984-1987 Buick Regal Grand National
1987 Buick Regal GNX
1975 Buick Riviera GS
1975-1978 Buick Riviera Base
1976 Buick Riviera Sport
1976 Buick Riviera SR
1978 Buick Riviera LXXV Anniversary Edition
1970 Buick Skylark 350
1970-1972 Buick Skylark Base
1970-1972 Buick Skylark Custom
1972 Buick Skylark 350
1975-1977 Buick Skylark SR
1975-1979 Buick Skylark Base
1976-1979 Buick Skylark S
1978 Buick Skylark Sport
1978-1979 Buick Skylark Custom
1999-2000 Cadillac Escalade Base
1970-1975 Chevrolet Bel Air Base
1970-1974 Chevrolet Blazer Base
1987 Chevrolet Blazer Custom Deluxe
1987-1994 Chevrolet Blazer Silverado
1988-1991 Chevrolet Blazer Scottsdale
1992-1993 Chevrolet Blazer Cheyenne
1994 Chevrolet Blazer Silverado Sport
1994-1999 Chevrolet Blazer Base
1995-2000 Chevrolet Blazer LT
1996-2000 Chevrolet Blazer LS
1999-2000 Chevrolet Blazer Trailblazer
1979-1980 Chevrolet C10 Big Ten
1979-1980 Chevrolet C10 Custom Deluxe
1979-1981 Chevrolet C10 Cheyenne
1979-1986 Chevrolet C10 Silverado
1979-1986 Chevrolet C10 Scottsdale
1981 Chevrolet C10 Deluxe
1981-1986 Chevrolet C10 Custom
1977-1980 Chevrolet C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe
1977-1980 Chevrolet C10 Suburban Scottsdale
1977-1980 Chevrolet C10 Suburban Silverado
1981 Chevrolet C10 Suburban Deluxe
1981-1986 Chevrolet C10 Suburban Custom

…and 281 additional fitments. Contact us to confirm yours.

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