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Yukon Gear Hardcore Diff Cover for 8.5inch GM Rear w/ 5/16inch Cover Bolts

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Technical Data

A differential cover is more than just protection—it’s the backbone of your axle housing. The Yukon Gear rear nodular iron cover for GM 8.5" is engineered to deliver rugged strength and reliability, ensuring your gears stay protected under heavy torque and demanding conditions.

This differential cover is made from nodular iron, a material known for its toughness and resistance to cracking. Finished in black, it adds a clean, aggressive look while resisting corrosion. With a filler plug included and mounting bolts provided, installation is straightforward and maintenance is simplified.

Whether you’re restoring a GM classic or upgrading for durability, the Yukon Gear nodular iron differential cover provides OEM‑quality fitment and long‑lasting performance.


Features and Benefits

  • Nodular iron construction – Provides superior strength and impact resistance compared to standard cast covers.

  • Black finish – Adds corrosion resistance and a sleek appearance.

  • Filler plug included – Simplifies fluid checks and maintenance.

  • Mounting bolts included – Ensures hassle‑free installation.

  • Direct fit for GM 8.5" axles – Designed for 5/16" cover bolts with OEM‑quality compatibility.


Built for GM Strength

This differential cover is purpose‑built for GM 8.5" axles, combining nodular iron toughness with functional design to keep your driveline strong and dependable mile after mile.


Specifications

Specification Detail
Part Number yukYHCC-GM8.5-S
Title Yukon Gear rear nodular iron cover for GM 8.5"
Description Rear nodular iron cover for 8.5" GM with 5/16" cover bolts
Material Nodular iron
Finish Black
Position Rear
Cover Bolt Hole Quantity 10
Ring Gear Bolt Quantity 10
Carrier Main Cap Support No
Filler Plug Included Yes
Gasket or Seal Included No
Mounting Bolts Included Yes
Package UOM EA (each)
Selling Package Quantity 1
CA Proposition 65 No / Not applicable


Installation Instructions


This Part Fits:

 

Year Make Model Submodel
1999-2000,2002 Cadillac Escalade Base
2002 Cadillac Escalade EXT Base
2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 Base
2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 North Face
2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 On Road Edition
2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 Z71
1972-1974,1994-1999 Chevrolet Blazer Base
1992-1993 Chevrolet Blazer Cheyenne
1987 Chevrolet Blazer Custom Deluxe
1996-2002 Chevrolet Blazer LS
1995-2001 Chevrolet Blazer LT
1988-1991 Chevrolet Blazer Scottsdale
1987-1994 Chevrolet Blazer Silverado
1994 Chevrolet Blazer Silverado Sport
1999-2001 Chevrolet Blazer Trailblazer
2001-2002 Chevrolet Blazer Xtreme
1978-1980 Chevrolet C10 Big Ten
1975-1981 Chevrolet C10 Cheyenne
1981-1986 Chevrolet C10 Custom
1975-1980 Chevrolet C10 Custom Deluxe
1981 Chevrolet C10 Deluxe
1975-1986 Chevrolet C10 Scottsdale
1975-1986 Chevrolet C10 Silverado
1972-1974 Chevrolet C10 Pickup Base
1972-1974 Chevrolet C10 Suburban Base
1981-1986 Chevrolet C10 Suburban Custom
1975-1980 Chevrolet C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe
1981 Chevrolet C10 Suburban Deluxe
1975-1980,1982,1984-1986 Chevrolet C10 Suburban Scottsdale
1975-1980,1982-1986 Chevrolet C10 Suburban Silverado
1990-1993 Chevrolet C1500 454 SS
1994-1997 Chevrolet C1500 Base
1988-1998 Chevrolet C1500 Cheyenne
1999 Chevrolet C1500 LS
1988-1992 Chevrolet C1500 Scottsdale
1988-1998 Chevrolet C1500 Silverado
1990-1998 Chevrolet C1500 WT
1992-1999 Chevrolet C1500 Suburban Base
1995-1999 Chevrolet C1500 Suburban LS
1995-1997,1999 Chevrolet C1500 Suburban LT
1992-1994 Chevrolet C1500 Suburban Silverado
1975-1977,1979-1980,1982-1986 Chevrolet C20 Suburban Silverado
1992-1994 Chevrolet C2500 Suburban Silverado
1972-1987 Chevrolet El Camino Base
1975-1977 Chevrolet El Camino Classic
1977-1978,1981-1986 Chevrolet El Camino Conquista
1972-1974 Chevrolet El Camino Custom
1979-1981 Chevrolet El Camino Royal Knight
1972-1987 Chevrolet El Camino SS
1996-2002 Chevrolet Express 1500 Base
1996-2002 Chevrolet Express 1500 LS
2001-2002 Chevrolet Express 1500 LT
1983 Chevrolet G10 Base
1975-1995 Chevrolet G10 Beauville
1981-1984,1986-1987 Chevrolet G10 Bonaventure
1975-1995 Chevrolet G10 Chevy Van
1975-1995 Chevrolet G10 Sportvan
1972-1974 Chevrolet G10 Van Base
1972-1974 Chevrolet G10 Van Sportvan
1975-1981 Chevrolet K10 Cheyenne
1981-1986 Chevrolet K10 Custom
1975-1980 Chevrolet K10 Custom Deluxe
1981 Chevrolet K10 Deluxe
1975-1986 Chevrolet K10 Scottsdale
1975-1986 Chevrolet K10 Silverado
1972-1974 Chevrolet K10 Pickup Base
1972-1974 Chevrolet K10 Suburban Base
1981-1986 Chevrolet K10 Suburban Custom
1975-1980 Chevrolet K10 Suburban Custom Deluxe
1981 Chevrolet K10 Suburban Deluxe
1975-1980,1982,1984-1986 Chevrolet K10 Suburban Scottsdale
1975-1977,1979-1980,1982-1983,1985-1986 Chevrolet K10 Suburban Silverado
1994-1997 Chevrolet K1500 Base
1988-1998 Chevrolet K1500 Cheyenne
1999 Chevrolet K1500 LS
1988-1992 Chevrolet K1500 Scottsdale
1988-1998 Chevrolet K1500 Silverado
1991 Chevrolet K1500 Sport
1990-1998 Chevrolet K1500 WT
1992-1999 Chevrolet K1500 Suburban Base
1995-1999 Chevrolet K1500 Suburban LS
1995-1997,1999 Chevrolet K1500 Suburban LT
1992-1994 Chevrolet K1500 Suburban Silverado
1975-1977,1979-1980,1982-1983,1985-1986 Chevrolet K20 Suburban Silverado
1992-1994 Chevrolet K2500 Suburban Silverado
1976 Chevrolet K5 Blazer Base
1975-1980 Chevrolet K5 Blazer Cheyenne
1981-1986 Chevrolet K5 Blazer Custom
1975,1977-1980 Chevrolet K5 Blazer Custom Deluxe
1981 Chevrolet K5 Blazer Deluxe
1984 Chevrolet K5 Blazer Scottsdale
1978,1980-1986 Chevrolet K5 Blazer Silverado
1975-1980 Chevrolet P10 Base
1975-1980 Chevrolet P10 Step-Van
1972-1974 Chevrolet P10 Van Base
1987 Chevrolet R10 Custom Deluxe
1987 Chevrolet R10 Scottsdale
1987 Chevrolet R10 Silverado
1987 Chevrolet R10 Suburban Custom Deluxe
1987-1988 Chevrolet R10 Suburban Scottsdale
1987-1988 Chevrolet R10 Suburban Silverado
1989-1991 Chevrolet R1500 Suburban Scottsdale
1989-1991 Chevrolet R1500 Suburban Silverado
1987-1988 Chevrolet R20 Suburban Silverado
1989-1991 Chevrolet R2500 Suburban Silverado
1999-2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Base
1999-2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS
1999-2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT
2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 WT
2001-2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD LS
2001-2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD LT
1999-2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Base
1999-2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 LS
1999-2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 LT
2001-2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Base
2001-2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD LS
2001-2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD LT
2001-2002 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Base
2001-2002 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 LS
2001-2002 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 LT
2000-2001 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Base
2000-2002 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LS
2000-2002 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LT
2002 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Z71
1995-2001 Chevrolet Tahoe Base
2000 Chevrolet Tahoe Limited
1995-2002 Chevrolet Tahoe LS
1995-2002 Chevrolet Tahoe LT
2000,2002 Chevrolet Tahoe Z71
1987 Chevrolet V10 Custom Deluxe
1987 Chevrolet V10 Scottsdale
1987 Chevrolet V10 Silverado
1987 Chevrolet V10 Suburban Custom Deluxe
1987-1988 Chevrolet V10 Suburban Scottsdale
1987-1988 Chevrolet V10 Suburban Silverado
1989-1991 Chevrolet V1500 Suburban Scottsdale
1989-1991 Chevrolet V1500 Suburban Silverado
1987-1988 Chevrolet V20 Suburban Silverado
1989-1991 Chevrolet V2500 Suburban Silverado
1975-1978 GMC C15 Base
1977-1978 GMC C15 Heavy Half
1975-1978 GMC C15 High Sierra
1977 GMC C15 Indy Hauler
1975-1978 GMC C15 Sierra Classic
1975-1978 GMC C15 Sierra Grande
1978 GMC C15 Street Coupe
1975-1978 GMC C15 Suburban Base
1975-1978 GMC C15 Suburban High Sierra
1975-1978 GMC C15 Suburban Sierra Classic
1975-1978 GMC C15 Suburban Sierra Grande
1972-1974 GMC C15/C1500 Pickup Base
1972-1974 GMC C15/C1500 Suburban Base
1979-1986 GMC C1500 Base
1979-1980 GMC C1500 Heavy Half
1979-1986 GMC C1500 High Sierra
1988-1993 GMC C1500 Sierra
1979-1986 GMC C1500 Sierra Classic
1979-1982 GMC C1500 Sierra Grande
1997 GMC C1500 Sierra GT
1994-1999 GMC C1500 Sierra SL
1988-1999 GMC C1500 Sierra SLE
1994-1999 GMC C1500 Sierra SLT
1988-1993 GMC C1500 Sierra SLX
1994-1998 GMC C1500 Sierra Special
1979-1982 GMC C1500 Street Coupe
1979-1986,1992-1999 GMC C1500 Suburban Base
1979-1986 GMC C1500 Suburban High Sierra
1979-1986 GMC C1500 Suburban Sierra Classic
1979-1982 GMC C1500 Suburban Sierra Grande
1992-1999 GMC C1500 Suburban SLE
1995-1999 GMC C1500 Suburban SLT
1975-1978 GMC G15 Rally
1975-1978 GMC G15 Rally STX
1975-1978 GMC G15 Vandura
1979-1995 GMC G1500 Rally
1983-1984 GMC G1500 Rally Custom
1979-1995 GMC G1500 Rally STX
1979-1995 GMC G1500 Vandura
1972-1996 GMC Jimmy Base
2000-2001 GMC Jimmy Diamond Edition
1998-2000 GMC Jimmy Envoy
1975-1985 GMC Jimmy High Sierra
1975-1990 GMC Jimmy Sierra Classic
1975-1982 GMC Jimmy Sierra Grande
1995-1999,2001 GMC Jimmy SL
1992-2001 GMC Jimmy SLE
1993-2001 GMC Jimmy SLS
1992-2001 GMC Jimmy SLT
1978-1982 GMC Jimmy Street Coupe
1975-1978 GMC K15 Base
1975-1978 GMC K15 High Sierra
1977 GMC K15 Indy Hauler
1975-1978 GMC K15 Sierra Classic
1975-1978 GMC K15 Sierra Grande
1975-1978 GMC K15 Suburban Base
1975-1978 GMC K15 Suburban High Sierra
1975-1978 GMC K15 Suburban Sierra Classic
1975-1978 GMC K15 Suburban Sierra Grande
1972-1974 GMC K15/K1500 Pickup Base
1979-1986 GMC K1500 Base

REVIEWS

R.M.

Installed this Yukon nodular iron cover on my GM 8.5 axle. Fit was perfect, looks sharp in black, and feels tough enough for heavy use.

Ryan M.

Cincinnati, OH

★★★★★
K.H.

Great upgrade for my GM rear end. The nodular iron feels solid, and having the filler plug included makes maintenance easy.

Kevin H.

Dallas, TX

★★★★★

Specifications

Finish Industrial Grade
Material High-Strength Composite
Rating Performance++

Fitment Data

• Engineered for precision compatibility with high-performance builds.

• Tested under extreme mechanical stress for guaranteed structural integrity.

Use the Riot Vehicle Finder to verify exact sub-model compatibility.

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Yukon Gear Hardcore Diff Cover for 8.5inch GM Rear w/ 5/16inch Cover Bolts

$274.89