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Old 06-01-2018, 02:12 PM   #1
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GM 8.5" rear end spline count

Hey guys,
I need to order up a truetrac and new gears. Did our trucks all come with 28 spline count shafts? I had it apart two years ago and I can't remember. I feel like it was 28 spline. I think from 1989 and up is the 30 count spline. Can anyone confirm?
I know I'm being lazy by not pulling it apart, but I'm in paint and body work mode now and dont need extra oil around the small garage at this point.

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Old 06-01-2018, 09:52 PM   #2
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Re: GM 8.5" rear end spline count

Should be 28. Only one way to know for sure though.
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Old 06-03-2018, 11:07 AM   #3
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Re: GM 8.5" rear end spline count

You are correct but given how many complete diff's I have swapped into those trucks over the years I would not take the chance ordering the parts without checking it first.

Good chance you are going to need an axle, speedy sleeve or an offset repair bearing or two.

Check it over and do it once.
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Old 06-04-2018, 11:27 AM   #4
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You are correct but given how many complete diff's I have swapped into those trucks over the years I would not take the chance ordering the parts without checking it first.

Good chance you are going to need an axle, speedy sleeve or an offset repair bearing or two.

Check it over and do it once.
Yeah I needed to stop being lazy about and just do it. 28 spline count it is.

Thanks for the motivation guys
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Old 06-05-2018, 02:27 PM   #5
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Re: GM 8.5" rear end spline count

If you decide to go the TrueTrac route you WILL HAVE TO order 30 spline count axles. https://www.summitracing.com/search?...ord=DTL913A481
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Old 06-05-2018, 03:03 PM   #6
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If you decide to go the TrueTrac route you WILL HAVE TO order 30 spline count axles. https://www.summitracing.com/search?...ord=DTL913A481
https://www.summitracing.com/int/par...a556/overview/

This is for a 28 spline 10 bolt 8.5"
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