Dodge GM 8.5 Inch 10-Bolt Parts

GM’s 10-bolt rear axle has been around since the 1960s, here’s how to determine if your junkyard find is worth taking home

Decode, ID, and upgrade your GM 12-bolt rear end. Learn axle specs, gear ratios, and best performance parts upgrades.

Read up on GM 10 bolt ring and pinion installation instructions. Follow along as our employee Zach installs a GM 10 bolt rebuild kit from Motive Gear.

Steve provides a step-by-step guide to install the Speedway Motors GM 10-Bolt Polished Finned Aluminum Rear End Cover.

Learn about the power behind the G-body platform and the steps to upgrade a 7.5" bolt rear end to a 8.5" to withstand high horsepower. See how to change the differential fluid and install new gaskets.

Learn how to assemble one of our bolt on nine-inch Ford disc brake kits in this step-by-step guide.

Learn how to ID a Ford 8.8 rear end by tag, width, and code. Compare 8.8 vs 9-inch axles, decode gear ratios, and find which Ford models used them.

We can teach you some of the major differences between the Ford and GM-style T5 Flathead transmission adapter kits. We'll also walk you through choosing the correct parts in order to make this installation a breeze!

An LS cam swap can yield big power gains. And, you can do it at home. Here's how...

Steve replaces the factory GM 8.5" 10-bolt rear end on his '76 Chevrolet Laguna S3 with a GM 10 & 12 bolt bolt-on rear disc brake kit.