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Richmond / 49-0049-1

Part #: 49-0049-1
UPC: 698231728093

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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

Richmond Gear is the leading manufacturer of professional quality, high-performance drivetrain products. Our complete line of products ranges from high performance ring-and-pinion sets for serious street and racing applications to torque-hungry manual transmissions and components. Richmond Gear products have been winners both at the Daytona 500 and U.S. Nationals for decades. WINNERS RUN RICHMOND!

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 8.5" 3.42 OLDS RG

Application summary

Year Make / model
1964-1971 Oldsmobile 442
1968-1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass
1968-1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
1965-1981 Pontiac Catalina
1965-1971 Pontiac GTO
1964-1972 Pontiac LeMans

Specifications

GTIN
00698231728093
Weight
15.8 lb
Height
5.25 in
Length
15 in
Width
11 in
EO
Legal US
Life cycle
Available to Order
AAM brand code
RIC
Warehouse brand code
RIC
AAIA brand code
BCLJ

Attributes

App/Model
GM 8.5 (O Axle)
Axle Type
GM 10 Bolt
California Proposition 65
WARNING: Cancer - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
Cover Bolt Quantity
12
Differential Carrier Break
2.93 to 3.23 Ratio
Differential Case Design Type
GM 8.5 (O Axle)
Gear Ratio
3.42
Mounting Location
Rear
Pinion Gear Tooth Quantity
12
Pinion Shaft Diameter
1.626
Pinion Spline Count
27
Position
Rear
Ratio
3.42
Ring & Pinion Gear Ratio
3.42
Ring Gear Bolt Quantity
10
Ring Gear Diameter
8.5
Ring Gear Material
8620 Steel
Ring Gear Rotation
Standard
Ring Gear Tooth Quantity
41
Ring and Pinion Gear Ratio
3.42
Taxonomy
GM 8.5 (O Axle)
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

1964-1971 Oldsmobile 442; 1968-1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass; 1968-1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme; 1965-1981 Pontiac Catalina; 1965-1971 Pontiac GTO; 1964-1972 Pontiac LeMans