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Excel · 12BC342

Part #: 12BC342
UPC: 698231743522

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Description: Precision Differential Ring and Pinion maintains correct power distribution to a; This Differential Ring and Pinion is precision manufactured to OEM gear ratios and tooth geometry. It distributes torque efficiently between axles, maximizing traction and minimizing wear in commercial trucks.

Description:

Description

Excel's broad line of original equipment automotive and light truck/SUV replacement ring & pinion gears, axles, and installation kits offer Richmond's high OEM quality at affordable prices. The Excel product line covers the most popular vehicles on the road today.

Features & benefits

  • Designed for compatibility with OEM-specified gear oil viscosities, ensuring correct lubrication under all operating conditions.
  • Heat-treated alloy steel construction withstands peak torque demands of loaded commercial trucks, preventing gear tooth fatigue and breakage.
  • OEM-spec gear ratios preserve intended vehicle speed, performance, and fuel economy characteristics.
  • Precision fits to carrier housing bores eliminate shimming uncertainty and simplify installation for experienced drivetrain technicians.
  • Precision-machined gears and tight backlash tolerances ensure smooth power transfer and efficient torque distribution between axles.

Information

RP GM 8.875" 3.42 CAR EXL

Application summary

Year Make / model
1971-1972 Buick Centurion
1965-1972 Buick Electra
1971-1972 Buick Estate Wagon
1965-1967 Buick Gran Sport
1970-1972 Buick GS
1968-1969 Buick GS 350
1968-1969 Buick GS 400
1970-1972 Buick GS 455
1971-1972 Buick LeSabre
1971-1972 Buick Skylark
1965-1969 Buick Special
1964-1972 Buick Sportwagon
1964-1970 Buick Wildcat
1964-1972 Chevrolet Bel Air
1964-1972 Chevrolet Biscayne
1969-1972 Chevrolet Brookwood
1967-1972 Chevrolet Camaro
1966-1972 Chevrolet Caprice
1964-1973 Chevrolet Chevelle
1964-1968 Chevrolet Chevy II
1964-1972 Chevrolet El Camino
1964-1972 Chevrolet Impala
1970-1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
1969-1972 Chevrolet Nova
1971-1972 GMC Sprint
1971 Oldsmobile 442
1965-1972 Oldsmobile 98
1971-1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass
1971-1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
1967-1968 Oldsmobile Delmont 88
1965-1972 Oldsmobile Delta 88
1965-1972 Oldsmobile F85
1965-1966 Oldsmobile Jetstar 88
1965 Oldsmobile Jetstar I
1965-1966 Oldsmobile Starfire
1967-1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
1965-1971 Pontiac Acadian
1965-1969 Pontiac Beaumont
1965-1972 Pontiac Bonneville
1965-1972 Pontiac Catalina
1967-1970 Pontiac Executive
1967-1972 Pontiac Firebird
1970-1972 Pontiac Grand Prix
1971-1972 Pontiac Grand Safari
1971-1972 Pontiac Grandville
1965-1972 Pontiac GTO
1965-1972 Pontiac Laurentian
1965-1972 Pontiac LeMans
1965-1972 Pontiac Parisienne
1965-1970 Pontiac Strato-Chief
1970 Pontiac Tempest

Specifications

GTIN
00698231743522
Weight
16.05 lb
Height
5.25 in
Length
15 in
Width
11 in
EO
Legal US
Life cycle
Available to Order
AAM brand code
EXL
Warehouse brand code
EXL
AAIA brand code
GGVJ

Attributes

AAM Long Description
Ring and Pinion
AAM Short Description
Ring and Pinion
App/Model
GM 8.875 Car (12-Bolt Car)
Axle Type
GM 8.875 in.
California Proposition 65
WARNING: Cancer - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
Cover Bolt Quantity
12
Differential Carrier Break
3.07 to 3.73 Ratio
Differential Case Design Type
GM 8.875 Car
Gear Ratio
3.42
Mounting Location
Rear
Pinion Gear Tooth Quantity
12
Pinion Shaft Diameter
1.625
Pinion Spline Count
30
Position
Rear
Ratio
3.42
Ring & Pinion Gear Ratio
3.42
Ring Gear Bolt Quantity
12
Ring Gear Diameter
8.875
Ring Gear Material
8620 Steel
Ring Gear Outside Diameter
8.875
Ring Gear Rotation
Standard
Ring Gear Tooth Quantity
41
Ring and Pinion Gear Ratio
3.42
Taxonomy
Differential LD
Taxonomy A
LD Differential
Taxonomy B
Ring and Pinions
Taxonomy C
Rear
Taxonomy D
3.42
Title
Differential Ring and Pinion

Fitment status

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Application summary

1971-1972 Buick Centurion; 1965-1972 Buick Electra; 1971-1972 Buick Estate Wagon; 1965-1967 Buick Gran Sport; 1970-1972 Buick GS; 1968-1969 Buick GS 350; 1968-1969 Buick GS 400; 1970-1972 Buick GS 455; 1971-1972 Buick LeSabre; 1971-1972 Buick Skylark; 1965-1969 Buick Special; 1964-1972 Buick Sportwagon; 1964-1970 Buick Wildcat; 1964-1972 Chevrolet Bel Air; 1964-1972 Chevrolet Biscayne; 1969-1972 Chevrolet Brookwood; 1967-1972 Chevrolet Camaro; 1966-1972 Chevrolet Caprice; 1964-1973 Chevrolet Chevelle; 1964-1968 Chevrolet Chevy II; 1964-1972 Chevrolet El Camino; 1964-1972 Chevrolet Impala; 1970-1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo; 1969-1972 Chevrolet Nova; 1971-1972 GMC Sprint; 1971 Oldsmobile 442; 1965-1972 Oldsmobile 98; 1971-1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass; 1971-1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme; 1967-1968 Oldsmobile Delmont 88; 1965-1972 Oldsmobile Delta 88; 1965-1972 Oldsmobile F85; 1965-1966 Oldsmobile Jetstar 88; 1965 Oldsmobile Jetstar I; 1965-1966 Oldsmobile Starfire; 1967-1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser; 1965-1971 Pontiac Acadian; 1965-1969 Pontiac Beaumont; 1965-1972 Pontiac Bonneville; 1965-1972 Pontiac Catalina; 1967-1970 Pontiac Executive; 1967-1972 Pontiac Firebird; 1970-1972 Pontiac Grand Prix; 1971-1972 Pontiac Grand Safari; 1971-1972 Pontiac Grandville; 1965-1972 Pontiac GTO; 1965-1972 Pontiac Laurentian; 1965-1972 Pontiac LeMans; 1965-1972 Pontiac Parisienne; 1965-1970 Pontiac Strato-Chief; 1970 Pontiac Tempest
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