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Motive Gear MGK-218 Differential Ring and Pinion Complete Kit for Front and Rear
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Upgrade Your Ride with the Motive Gear MGK-218 Differential Kit

If you're looking to enhance the performance of your Chevrolet C/K 1500 (1988-1998), Chevrolet Blazer (1992-1994), Chevrolet Suburban (1993-1998), Chevrolet Tahoe (1995-1998), GMC C/K 1500 (1988-1998), or GMC Yukon (1993-1998), the Motive Gear MGK-218 Differential Complete Ring and Pinion Kit is your go-to solution. This kit is designed to deliver reliability and performance, whether you’re hitting the trails or cruising the streets.

Why Choose Motive Gear?

Motive Gear is renowned for producing some of the toughest drivetrain components on the market. Their products are not just about numbers; they’ve earned their place in the winner's circle at racing events worldwide. With years of racing development and state-of-the-art manufacturing, you can trust that every component has been rigorously tested by in-house engineers to ensure top-notch quality.

Key Features

  • Differential Carrier Break: 2.73 and Higher Rear (GM10-488)
  • Ring Gear Diameter: 8.5" Rear (GM10-488)
  • Ring Gear Bolt Quantity: 10
  • Cover Bolt Quantity: 10
  • Pinion Shaft Diameter: 1.626"
  • Ring Gear Tooth Quantity: 39
  • Pinion Spline Count: 30
  • Ring and Pinion Gear Ratio: 4.88
  • Ring Gear Rotation: Standard Rear (GM10-488)
  • Pinion Gear Tooth Quantity: 8
  • Differential Case Design Type: GM 8.625
  • Ring Gear Material: 8620 Steel
  • California Proposition 65: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

Fitment Notes

This kit is specifically designed for:

  • Chevrolet Blazer 1992-1994
  • Chevrolet C/K 1500 1988-1998
  • Chevrolet Suburban 1993-1998
  • Chevrolet Tahoe 1995-1998
  • GMC C/K 1500 1988-1998
  • GMC Yukon 1993-1998

It fits GM 8.25" IFS and GM 8.5" differentials, and is compatible with carriers that have a ratio of 3.42 and higher in the front and 2.73 and higher in the rear.

Customer Feedback

One Chevrolet C/K 1500 owner shared, "I installed the MGK-218 kit and it transformed my truck's performance. The 4.88 ratio gives me the torque I need for towing without sacrificing highway speed. Highly recommend it for anyone looking to upgrade!"

Proposition 65

WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm
https://www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

Vehicle Make/Model
Chevrolet Blazer 1992-1994 Silverado
Chevrolet Blazer 1992-1993 Cheyenne
Chevrolet Blazer 1994 Silverado Sport
Chevrolet Blazer 1994 Base
Chevrolet C1500 1988-1993 Silverado
Chevrolet C1500 1988-1993 Cheyenne
Chevrolet C1500 1988-1992 Scottsdale
Chevrolet C1500 1989-1991 Base
Chevrolet C1500 1990-1993 WT
Chevrolet C1500 1990-1993 454 SS
Chevrolet C1500 Suburban 1993-1998 Base
Chevrolet C1500 Suburban 1993-1994 Silverado
Chevrolet C1500 Suburban 1995-1997 LT
Chevrolet C1500 Suburban 1995-1998 LS
Chevrolet C2500 Suburban 1993-1998 Base
Chevrolet C2500 Suburban 1993-1994 Silverado
Chevrolet C2500 Suburban 1995-1998 LS
Chevrolet C2500 Suburban 1995-1997 LT
Chevrolet K1500 1988-1998 Cheyenne
Chevrolet K1500 1988-1992 Scottsdale
Chevrolet K1500 1988-1998 Silverado
Chevrolet K1500 1990-1998 WT
Chevrolet K1500 1991 Sport
Chevrolet K1500 1994-1997 Base
Chevrolet K1500 Suburban 1993-1998 Base
Chevrolet K1500 Suburban 1993-1994 Silverado
Chevrolet K1500 Suburban 1995-1998 LS
Chevrolet K1500 Suburban 1995-1997 LT
Chevrolet K2500 Suburban 1993-1994 Silverado
Chevrolet K2500 Suburban 1993-1998 Base
Chevrolet K2500 Suburban 1995-1997 LT
Chevrolet K2500 Suburban 1995-1998 LS
Chevrolet S10 Blazer 1992 Sport
Chevrolet S10 Blazer 1992-1994 Nevada
Chevrolet S10 Blazer 1992-1994 Tahoe
Chevrolet S10 Blazer 1992-1994 Base
Chevrolet S10 Blazer 1992-1994 Tahoe LT
Chevrolet S10 Blazer 1994 LT
Chevrolet Suburban 1993-1994 Base
Chevrolet Suburban 1500 1995-1996 Cheyenne
Chevrolet Suburban 1500 1995-1996 Custom
Chevrolet Suburban 1500 1997 SLX
Chevrolet Suburban 1500 1997 SLE
Chevrolet Suburban 1500 1997 SLT
Chevrolet Suburban 1500 1998 LS
Chevrolet Suburban 1500 1998 LX
Chevrolet Suburban 1500 1998 LT
Chevrolet Tahoe 1995-1998 LS
Chevrolet Tahoe 1995-1998 Base
Chevrolet Tahoe 1995-1998 LT
GMC C1500 1988-1998 Sierra SLE
GMC C1500 1988-1993 Sierra SLX
GMC C1500 1988-1993 Sierra
GMC C1500 1994-1998 Sierra Special
GMC C1500 1994-1998 Sierra SLT
GMC C1500 1994-1998 Sierra SL
GMC C1500 1997 Sierra GT
GMC C1500 Suburban 1992-1998 SLE
GMC C1500 Suburban 1992-1998 Base
GMC C1500 Suburban 1995-1998 SLT
GMC K1500 1988-1998 Sierra SLE
GMC K1500 1988-1993 Sierra SLX
GMC K1500 1988-1993 Sierra
GMC K1500 1993 Sierra Sport
GMC K1500 1994-1998 Sierra SLT
GMC K1500 1994-1998 Sierra Special
GMC K1500 1994-1998 Sierra SL
GMC K1500 1995 Sierra SLS
GMC K1500 Suburban 1992-1998 Base
GMC K1500 Suburban 1992-1998 SLE
GMC K1500 Suburban 1995-1998 SLT
GMC Yukon 1993-1998 SLE
GMC Yukon 1993-1995 Base
GMC Yukon 1993 GT
GMC Yukon 1994 Sport
GMC Yukon 1995-1998 SLT
GMC Yukon 1996-1997 SL

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Who is Motive Gear?

Motive Gear is a Midwest Truck and Auto Parts division specializing in producing high-quality drivetrain components for the automotive industry. They offer a wide range of products from differential bearing kits, ring and pinion gear sets, transmission kits and components, transfer case parts, and replacement axle shafts. Today, Motive Gear is one of the most sought-after brands when it comes to drivetrain parts.

Quality and Affordable Parts

Motive Gear provides high-quality drivetrain parts at an affordable price. All of their products are designed using the latest manufacturing equipment and goes through an extensive quality control test. It ensures that their products achieve a perfect fit, provides optimum performance and longevity.

Choice Of Champions

Their products are also used by many racers from various racing disciplines such as IHRA, NHRA, NMRA, SODA, NMCA, BITD, and NASCAR. It is a testament to the quality and performance their product provides. Their racing participation also allows the company to gather vital data that lets them improve their products further. 

Purchase Motive Gear Products At Vivid Racing

If you are planning to upgrade your drivetrain and are searching for a company that you can trust, then Motive Gear is the brand for you. Over the years, they have consistently given customers parts that they can rely on and have proven that quality parts do not always have to be expensive. To know more about Motive Gear, visit Vivid Racing and check out their list of products that fit your specific requirement.







At Motive Gear, from inception to inspection, our parts surpass rigorous quality control tests. When you open your Motive Gear box, you can see the quality of our hard work. Our highly qualified quality control technicians are up-to-date on the latest industry innovations to ensure that the quality of our product is unsurpassed. Our parts are TOUGH. We back our Motive Gear Performance ring & pinion gear sets with a 2 year / 100,000 mile no-nonsense warranty and all other products with a 1 year / 50,000 mile warranty

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