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Richmond Gear 69-0173-1 Differential Ring and Pinion for GM 8.5'/8.625' (10 Bolt), 5.38 Ratio, Requires 2.73+ Ratio Carrier, Notched Cross Pin, Replaces G885538

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  • Richmond ring and pinion gear sets are computer-controlled manufactured from the foundry
  • Gears cut at 1,000th of an inch precision
  • The finished product is heat treated to consistently provide some of the strongest gears possible
  • Engineered to meet or exceed OEM specifications at a great value
  • Extensive testing is performed on all Richmond products


Short Description:

The Richmond Gear GM 8.5" 8.625" 5.38 Ratio Differential Ring and Pinion set is designed for both front and rear applications. It offers a robust 5.38 gear ratio for enhanced performance, suitable for various GM vehicles including Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, and Oldsmobile models from 1970-2013.

Key Features/Specifications:

  • Part Type: Differential Ring and Pinion
  • Differential Model: GM 8.5|GM 8.625
  • Brand: Richmond Gear
  • Gear Ratio: 5.38
  • Pinion Gear Tooth Quantity: 8
  • Pinion Shaft Diameter: 1.626 Inch
  • Pinion Spline Count: 30
  • Ring Gear Material: 8620 Steel
  • Ring Gear Outside Diameter: 8.5 Inch
  • Ring Gear Tooth Quantity: 43
  • Cover Bolt Quantity: 10
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  • Warranty: 2 Years or 100,000 Miles
  • Installation Instructions: Available

Applications/Compatible Models:

This gear set is compatible with the following GM vehicles:

  • 1973-1975 Buick Apollo
  • 1971-1996 Buick Electra, Estate Wagon, LeSabre, and more
  • 2002-2013 Cadillac Escalade, Brougham, DeVille
  • 1970-2000 Chevrolet vehicles including Blazer, Camaro, Silverado, and more
  • 1979-1995 GMC vehicles including Sierra, K1500, Yukon, and more
  • 1970-1987 Oldsmobile models including Cutlass, 98, and Delta 88
  • 1971-1981 Pontiac vehicles including Bonneville, Firebird, and LeMans
  • 2005-2009 Saab 9-7x

Replaces:

  • Richmond Gear: 82-7854-1
  • Richmond Gear: 82-8854-1
  • Motive Gear: G885538

Why Choose Richmond Gear:

Richmond Gear’s 5.38 Ratio Differential Ring and Pinion set is designed for strength and performance. Whether you're working on a Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, Oldsmobile, or Pontiac, this durable set enhances your vehicle's driving experience, offering long-lasting reliability for a variety of GM applications.


Vacationer
Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2019
This gear was for a circle track car and it worked great.
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