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(approx) 4 Hours
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Mechanical expertise or professional installation required.
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More Rear Torque. As you complete your build, you'll need a quality rear ring gear and pinion set, such as EXCEL from Richmond 8.5 in. & 8.6 in. Rear Ring Gear and Pinion Kit - 3.42 Gears. This gear set with 3.42 ratio offers the opportunity for performance improvements, whether your Sierra 1500 is a daily driver, high-performance rig, or a combination of the two. If you can get more rear wheel torque and quicker engine acceleration, why wouldn't you?
3.42 Gear Ratio. Drive confidently knowing this EXCEL from Richmond Gear and Pinion Set keeps your rig at top performance. Perhaps best of all, achieving a quicker acceleration is possible without fuel economy going down the drain.
Strong Construction. Richmond Gear crafts a strong 10-bolt Rear Ring and Pinion Set. It is formed from high quality 8620 steel and undergoes a heat treatment process for superior durability. This set features ring gear diameters of 8.5 in. and 8.625 in. to accommodate your rig's rear axle size.
Take it to a Pro. This rear upgrade is not ideal for someone with little to no previous knowledge of differentials. The complexity of the installation means it is best left to the professionals (mechanic or service provider). Swapping out the OE set for this EXCEL pair takes about 4 hours.
1 Year/50,000 Miles. Richmond Gear warrants your new 8.5 in. & 8.6 in. Ring and Pinion Kit against defects in material and workmanship for 1 year or 50,000 miles (whichever occurs first) from the purchase date. For parameters on exactly what is covered (and not), please read the manufacturer's warranty.
Application. This EXCEL from Richmond 8.5 in. & 8.6 in. Rear Ring Gear and Pinion Kit - 3.42 Gears is crafted specifically for 1999-2018 GMC Sierra 1500s with 10-bolt 8.5 or 8.6 rear axles.
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Installation Info
Installation Time
(approx) 4 Hours
Difficulty Level:
Mechanical expertise or professional installation required.
Installation Guides
What's in the Box
Apr 27, 2022
Ring and Pinion
Great product, fast shipping, and excellent price! I will not shop anywhere else!
Apr 10, 2024
Review shared from EXCEL from Richmond Rear Differential Bearing Kit; 9.25-Inch (01-11 Dakota)
Dodge ram 1500
Your bearings didn't fit my truck.now a hassle to exchange. Japan bearings to big.need 2 m504049-n.. to replace bearings that don't fit.jlm704649 don't work.runaround with Cris and Staff...WHY
Apr 10, 2024
Review shared from EXCEL from Richmond 8.8-Inch 5-Lug Axle Shaft Assembly; Rear Driver Side (97-99 F-150)
Rear axleshaft
The axleshaft, bearing and seal Appear to be good quality. Was a good fit The price was right also.
Mar 23, 2024
Review shared from EXCEL from Richmond 8.8-Inch 5-Lug Axle Shaft Assembly; Rear Driver Side (97-99 F-150)
Axel shaft
Axel Shaft. appears to be made of high quality material
Jul 30, 2022
Review shared from EXCEL from Richmond 9.25-Inch Rear Axle Ring and Pinion Gear Kit; 4.56 Gear Ratio (02-10 RAM 1500)
EXCEL 4.56 gears 2003 ram 1500 4.7
I wasn’t sure if I should go with 3.92 or 4.10 gears but I finally decided to get the 4.56s, and I’m glad I did. Everyone said that with 4.56 you will lose mpgs but after driving around with them my mpg has gone from 13.9 to 15, when I’m not stomping on it ??. The torque feels great and I absolutely love them, would recommend to anyone who wants to swap out their gears.
Nov 17, 2021
Review shared from EXCEL from Richmond 9.5-Inch Rear Axle Ring and Pinion Gear Kit; 4.56 Gear Ratio (07-13 Silverado 1500)
Ring gear and Pinon
Good quality and I have to say it's exactly what I was needing thanks I will recommend everyone ??
Jan 8, 2021
Review shared from EXCEL from Richmond Rear Differential Bearing Kit; 9.25-Inch (02-10 RAM 1500)
Rear end issues
Perfect fit pain in the ass but thats trucks and why we love them
Nov 23, 2020
Review shared from EXCEL from Richmond 9.75-Inch Rear Axle Ring and Pinion Gear Kit; 3.73 Gear Ratio (97-25 F-150)
RIng and Pinion
Product was shipped fast. Had it installed with no issues.
Oct 9, 2020
Review shared from EXCEL from Richmond Rear Differential Bearing Kit; 9.25-Inch (02-10 RAM 1500)
item not what i needed. see notes
so the description needs to change to better suit dummies like me. i needed bareings and the rear outer seal..this kit to me i thought was the right kit but in fact is inner bearings and seal kit. so did me no good
Oct 1, 2020
Review shared from EXCEL from Richmond 8.25-Inch Rear Axle Ring and Pinion Gear Kit; 4.10 Gear Ratio (02-04 RAM 1500)
First time
This was my first time trying these gears and I a was very pleased with quality
Dec 19, 2019
Review shared from EXCEL from Richmond 9.75-Inch Rear Axle Ring and Pinion Gear Kit; 4.30 Gear Ratio (97-25 F-150)
Great Customer service
Doesn't git 2011 and newer they have a different pinion. Returned hassle free and got the correct 1.