GM 8.5\" 8.6\" 10 Bolt 30 Spline Clutch Plate Type LSD Limited Slip Differential
PCE204.1065 Brand: Speedmaster Part Number: PCE204.1065 Part Type: Differential Carriers Aftermarket Carrier Style: Limited slip Cover Bolts: 10 Axle Shaft Spline Quantity: 30 Manufacturer of Axle: GM / Speedmaster Carrier Material: Steel Quantity: Sold individually.
The GM 8.5\" 10 Bolt axle, also known as the GM 8.6\" axle or GM 10-Bolt, is available in many front and rear axle applications including both solid axle and IFS / IRS configurations. While the GM 8.5\" axle features an 8.5\" diameter ring gear and the GM 8.6\" axle uses a slightly larger 8.6\" diameter ring gear, almost everything within the axles is completely interchangeable.
For 8.5\"
The factory 8.5\" carrier when installed in a factory 8.5\" axle uses Timken bearing part # LM501349 and race part # LM501314.The inner diameter of the bearing is about 1.625\" and the outer diameter of the race is about 2.890\". For 8.6\"
The factory 8.6\" carrier when installed in a factory 8.6\" axle uses Timken bearing part # LM603049 and race part # LM603012.The inner diameter of the bearing is about 1.780\" and the outer diameter of the race is about 3.060\". Special Case:
When retrofitting an 8.6\" carrier (or a locker or a spool or any device that replaces the carrier) into an 8.5\" axle, it uses Timken bearing part # LM102949 and race part # LM102911. Essentially, it\'s an ID of 1.780\" (bearing) and an OD of 2.890\" (race)