GM 8.5 Inch 10-Bolt, Tools and Equipment 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

How to plan and execute a LS swap into any 1973-1987 Chevy/GMC K10 pickup truck.

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.

If you're ready to swap an LS engine into you '73-'87 Squarebody Chevy or GMC truck, here's a guide to get you started and a parts list to help you get everything you need for your swap.

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

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

Ever had brand new bolts or nuts bind up on you? Take a minute to read through the steps you should take anytime you’re building an engine or installing new hardware.

Here are some suggestions about which tools can make your life easier while building body panels.

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.