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What rear end does my S10 have?

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Christopher Anderson

Published Feb 12, 2026

What rear end does my S10 have?

Chevrolet S10 models generally use the GM 7.5-inch rear differential, however, certain models were equipped with the GM 8.5-inch differential. Both differentials were available as limited slip, positraction differentials.

Are all S10 rear ends the same?

Registered. The mounting points are the same for the rearends from 1st and 2nd gen. Gear ratio you’ll have to look in the glove box for the RPO code and hope that the previous owner didn’t do what they did to yours and swapped it out with something with a different ratio.

What rear end does a 93 S10 have?

a 7.5, 7.625 or 8.5 from any 2wd s10 will fit and bolt right in. the 4×4 axles are wider, but are the same other than that. you can use a 4×4 rear in a 2wd if you change the wheel offset or something to compensate. ‘

How do I identify my GM rear end?

All Chevrolet rear ends can be identified by comparing the gasket shape to an identification chart similar to the one found on Drivetrain’s differential identification page (see References). A visual chart of different GM/Chevrolet rear ends is found on Ring & Pinion’s differential types web page (see References).

How can you tell the difference between a 7.5 and 8.5 rear end?

The 8.5 rearend will have a round cover, and part of the cover will extend rearward to make room for the ring gear. You will also notice the large, flat, cast-in protrusions at the five and seven o’clock positions. These protrusions are larger than those on the 7.5 rearend.

How do I identify a GM 10 Bolt differential?

The casting numbers for 10-bolt rear differentials are typically located either on the forward side of the passenger-side axle tube or on the driver’s side. These numbers are approximately 3 inches from the center section.

What year s10 has 8.5 rear end?

According to Chevy High Performance, the 7.5-inch was standard until 1993, when the previously optional 7.625-inch became standard. 1995 and newer S-trucks equipped with the high-output V6 were equipped with the 8.5-inch rear end.

How can I tell if I have a 8.5 rear end?

Another way to tell the difference between an 8.2 and an 8.5 rearend is to pull the cover and look at the bolt holding the spider gear crosspin. If it takes a 1/2-inch wrench to remove it, it’s an 8.2. If it takes a 5/16-inch wrench to remove it, it’s an 8.5.

What rear end is in a 91 s10?

the stock rear end is a 28 spline 7.5″ 82-93 have a 26 spline.