Differentials

Remanufactured differentials and front carrier assemblies at Variety Engines cover the Ford 8.8 and 9.75, GM 7.25, 8.25, 9.25 and 7.6, Dana 28, 30, 35, 44, 50 and 70, Chrysler 7.25, C200F, C205F and C215F, Getrag 7.6, and Toyota 7.5. Most units in this category are independent front suspension (IFS) or independent rear suspension (IRS) carrier assemblies rather than complete axles.

What fits what

Coverage spans 1983 through 2022. Ford is heaviest, with F-150, Expedition, Explorer, Navigator, Edge, Fusion and Ranger applications. GM covers S10, S15, Astro, Safari, Bravada, Blazer, Trailblazer, Envoy, Silverado, Sierra, Tahoe, Yukon, Suburban and Escalade from half-ton through 3500. Chrysler, Dodge and RAM cover Dakota, Durango, 300, Challenger, Charger and RAM trucks, and there are Jeep, Cadillac, Toyota Tundra and Sequoia, and Mercedes units as well.

How to identify yours

Three things have to line up: ring gear diameter, gear ratio and carrier type. Ring gear sizes stocked here include 6.29, 6.625, 7.12, 7.2, 7.25, 7.5, 7.562, 7.6, 7.75, 7.9, 8.0, 8.25, 8.46, 8.5, 8.6, 8.8, 9.0, 9.25 and 9.75 inches. Ratios range from 2.62 to 4.56, with 3.73, 3.55, 3.42, 4.11 and 3.31 the most common. Your replacement ratio must match the axle at the opposite end of the vehicle, so read the ratio tag on the differential cover or axle tube before you order. GM buyers should also check the RPO code on the glovebox sticker – GT4, GU6, DS8 and DSA all appear in our listings – and Chrysler and GM units carry ID numbers such as 4593854AH, 22933066 or 23145795. Note whether the unit is open or limited slip (posi).

Core charge and warranty

These are exchange units, so a refundable core charge may apply and your old carrier goes back as the core. Every differential carries a 6-month limited warranty as standard. For qualifying remanufactured units a 7-year / 1,000,000-mile extended warranty and a core fee waiver are available on request, arranged at the time of purchase rather than applied automatically. Call 440-374-1039 with your ratio tag and we will confirm the match.