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912A556

DETROIT TRUETRAC® DIFFERENTIAL; GM 8.5IN. 10 BOLT; 28 SPLINE; 2.73 AND UP

General Specifications

Product Name
Eaton Detroit Truetrac Differential
Catalog Number
912A556
Product Weight
26.17 lb
Catalog Notes
All Eaton differentials made for General Motors 8.5" and 8.6" axles require special bearings. For axles with small bearing bores (race O.D. or 2.89"), usually found on vehicles prior to 1999, bearing LM102949 and race LM102911 are required. For axles with large bearing bores (race O.D. of 3.06"), usually found on vehicles from 1999-2013, bearing LM603049 and race LM603012 are required. Manual locking hubs recommended for front axle applications.

Product specifications

Ring gear ratio
2.73 & up
Gear spline tooth count
28 EA
Axle shaft diameter
1.2 in
Ring gear size
8.5 in
Differential type
Limited Slip (LSD)
Vehicle usage
Off-Road: Work Truck / Towing
On Road: Work Truck / Towing
Off-Road: Light Trail / Sand Sports
On Road: Street and Muscle
On Road: Restoration
On Road: Drag Racing
On Road: Circle Track

Differential Product Selector

Model year start Model year end Vehicle make Vehicle type (model) Axle location Axle description Gear ratio Model product notes
1971 1989 General Motors, Chevrolet, Pontiac, Buick, Oldsmobile Passenger Car Rear Gm 10 bolt C-Clip 2.73 & up
1972 1989 General Motors Half-Ton Truck Rear Gm 10 bolt C-Clip 2.73 & up
1978 1989 General Motors Three Quarter-Ton Truck Rear Gm 10 bolt C-Clip Van 2.73 & up

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