1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Differentials

Essential 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Differentials

Yukon Gear – 3/8" Ring Gear Bolt Washer For GM 12 Bolt Car & Truck, 8.2 Bop & More (Part No.33347)

3/8" Ring Gear Bolt Washer For GM 12 Bolt Car & Truck, 8.2 Bop & More

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3/8″ ring gear bolt washer for GM 12 bolt car & truck, 8.2 BOP & more.

Product Features:
  • Ring gear bolt washer for GM 12 bolt car and truck, 1955-1964 passenger car, 1963-1979 Corvette and 8.2″ Buick, Oldsmobile and Pontiac
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Driveworks – Tapered Roller Bearing (Part No.S-HM-88510)

Tapered Roller Bearing

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$10.29
Product Features:
  • Brand may vary by location
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Yukon Gear – Redline Synthetic "Shock Proof" Oil – 4 Quarts (Part No.15004)

Redline Synthetic "Shock Proof" Oil - 4 Quarts

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$137.99
Redline Synthetic “Shock Proof” Oil. 4 Quarts.

Product Features:
  • Includes four quarts of Redline Shockproof oil
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Yukon Gear – 1541H Alloy Right Hand Rear Axle For ’58-’64 GM 55P (Part No.21632)

1541H Alloy Right Hand Rear Axle For '58-'64 GM 55P

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Yukon 1541H alloy right hand rear axle for ’58-’64 GM 55P with a length of 30-1/4 inches, and 17 splines. Yukon 1541H alloy axles offer a strength increase over stock while retaining a low cost. Yukon 1541H alloy rear axles come with a one year warranty against manufacturing defects.

Product Features:
  • 17 spline
  • 5 lug
  • 30.25″ long
  • Fits 1958-1964 GM passenger car
  • Right hand side
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Yukon Gear – High Performance Ring & Pinion Gear Set For GM 8.5" & 8.6" In A 4.56 Ratio (Part No.24161)

High Performance Ring & Pinion Gear Set For GM 8.5" & 8.6" In A 4.56 Ratio

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Yukon Ring & Pinion sets give you the confidence of knowing you’re running gears designed for the harshest of conditions. Whether it’s on the street, off-road, or at the track; Yukon ring & pinion sets deliver unrivaled performance & quality. Yukon uses the latest designs and manufacturing technologies to provide a quiet running gear that is strong and easy to set up. All Yukon ring & pinion sets come standard with a one-year warranty. This gear set does not have an ABS provision on the pinion.

Product Features:
  • Fits GM 8.5″ and 8.6″
  • 8.50″ ring gear diameter
  • 30 spline pinion
  • 10 ring gear bolts
  • 4.56 ratio
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Motive Gear – Differential Carrier Gear Kit (Part No.GM10BI)

Differential Carrier Gear Kit

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$111.99


Product Features:
  • GM10 BOLT 8.5″ 28 SPL INTERNAL KIT (OPEN)
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Yukon Gear – Dura Grip Positraction For GM 12 Bolt Car With 30 Spline Axles, 3.08 To 3.90 Ratio (Part No.26011)

Dura Grip Positraction For GM 12 Bolt Car With 30 Spline Axles, 3.08 To 3.90 Ratio

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$804.99
The Yukon Dura Grip provides aggressive yet smooth traction to give you the confidence & performance you need. Get longer life and better traction with the heavy duty Yukon Dura Grip Positraction. The Yukon Dura Grip uses a nodular case and forged 4320 internals for added strength along with composite clutches for high performance and long life. All units are Rebuildable and many offer upgrades to increase aggressiveness for racing applications. Each unit carries a one year warranty against defects.

Product Features:
  • Fits GM 12 bolt passenger car with 30 spline axles
  • 3.08-3.90 ratios only
  • 4-spring, clutch style positraction
  • Internal gears are manufactured using forged 4320 steel and cut to provide stronger teeth
  • Fully rebuildable
  • Assembled in the USA
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Mr. Gasket – Differential Gasket (Part No.84)

Differential Gasket

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$21.79
Mr. Gasket Axle Housing/Differential Cover or Rear End Gaskets are manufactured from a .047 inch thick cellulose/nitrile composite gasket material for excellent sealing and durability. They are precision die-cut for an excellent fit. Fits 1965-1970 Buick, Olds, Pontiac, 10 bolt 8.20 inch ring gear.

Product Features:
  • .047″ thick cellulose/nitrile composite gasket material
  • Precision die cut
  • Reusable
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Yukon Gear – Crush Sleeve (Part No.33101)

Crush Sleeve

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$13.99
Crush Sleeve for GM 55-62 car & truck and Toyota 8″. 2.510″ long.

Product Features:
  • Crush sleeve for 1955-1962 GM passenger car and Toyota 8″ with 4 cylinder engine
  • 2.510″ tall
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National – Bearings (Part No.KC-11445-Y)

Bearings

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$60.99
National Oil Seals & Bearings offer a full line of premium oil seals and bearings.

Product Features:
  • Premium bearing design matches OEM specifications
  • Precision manufactured using premium-grade steel for outstanding durability and performance
  • Crowned raceways and rollers to ensure even load distribution for maximum life
  • Industry leading coverage
  • Professional technicians know they can depend on National
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Yukon Gear – Ring Gear Bolt (Part No.33049)

Ring Gear Bolt

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Ring gear bolt for GM 7.5″, 7.6″, 7.6″ IRS, 8.0″, 8.25″ IFS, 8.5″, 8.6″ & 8.6″ IRS. 7/16″ x 20.

Product Features:
  • Ring gear bolt for GM 7.5″, 7.625″, 7.6″ IRS, 8.0″, 8.25″ IFS, 8.5″, 8.6″ and 8.6″ IRS
  • 7/16″ x 20
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National – Multi Purpose Seal (Part No.8460N)

Multi Purpose Seal

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$13.99
National has built a reputation as one of the most respected names in the industry. We have offered premium sealing solutions for more than 75 years. Our design team keeps pace with the industry and provides advanced solutions for today’s vehicles.

Product Features:
  • Low swell in hydrocarbon fluids
  • Design type: spring loaded; multi-lip
  • Provides good low temperature capability
  • Temperature range: -40°F to 225°F; -40°C to 107°C
  • Delivers quality and reliable performance for every type of repair
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Motive Gear – Differential Bearing Kit – Timken (Part No.R10CRT)

Differential Bearing Kit - Timken

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$97.99
Motive Gear Differential Bearing Kits Include Front & Rear Pinion Bearing, Pinion Seal, Carrier Bearings, Pilot Bearing Where Applicable, Gear Marking Compound, Crush Sleeve, Pinion Nut, Brush, Thread Locking Compound And Cover Gasket Or Rtv

Product Features:
  • KIT BRG & SEAL GM 8.2 CAR
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Yukon Gear – Dana 30 & Dana 44 Power Lok Bolt, Left Hand, & 8.75" Chrysler & 55P (Part No.33234)

Dana 30 & Dana 44 Power Lok Bolt, Left Hand, & 8.75" Chrysler & 55P

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$26.99
Dana 30 & Dana 44 Power Lok bolt, left hand, & 8.75″ Chrysler & 55P.

Product Features:
  • Power Lok case bolt for Dana Spicer 30, Dana Spicer 44, Chrysler 8.75″ and 1955-1964 GM passenger car
  • Left hand thread
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Yukon Gear – Bearing Race Driver (Part No.56022)

Bearing Race Driver

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$188.99
Bearing race driver. No return.

Product Features:
  • Bearing race driver
  • Fits M86610 race
  • All steel construction
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Yukon Gear – Positraction Internals For GM 12 Bolt Car And Truck With 33 Spline Axles (Part No.16040)

Positraction Internals For GM 12 Bolt Car And Truck With 33 Spline Axles

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Yukon positraction internals for GM 12P and 12T with 33 spline axles. Yukon uses higher quality materials and better techniques than OEM to ensure a longer lasting spider gear set. This kit does not include clutches. All components come with a one year warranty against manufacturing defects.

Product Features:
  • Spider gear kit
  • Fits GM 12 bolt passenger car with 33 spline Dura Grip positraction
  • Includes two side gears, two pinion gears, cross pin shaft, roll pin and spider gear thrust washers.
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Yukon Gear – Pinion Depth Shims For GM 8.25" IFS, 8.5", 12 Bolt Car, Ford 8.8" & Chrysler 8.25" (Part No.55009)

Pinion Depth Shims For GM 8.25" IFS, 8.5", 12 Bolt Car, Ford 8.8" & Chrysler 8.25"

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$27.99
8.25″ IFS, 8.5″, 12P, 7.5″ F, 8.8″ F, 8.25″ Chrysler pinion shim kit.

Product Features:
  • Pinion depth shims for GM 8.25″ IFS, 8.5″, 8.6″, 12 bolt passenger car, Ford 7.5″ and 8.8″, Chrysler 8.25″
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USA Standard Gear – 12 Bolt GM Spartan Locker Cross Pin (Part No.17023)

12 Bolt GM Spartan Locker Cross Pin

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$49.99
Product Features:
  • USA Standard Gear heavy-duty cross pin shaft
  • Fits GM 12 bolt car and truck and 9.5″ Toyota Landcruiser
  • Works with Spartan Locker or standard open spider gears
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Felpro – Differential Carrier Gasket (Part No.RDS 11724)

Differential Carrier Gasket

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Fel-Pro gaskets offer 100% vehicle sealing with application-specific materials to give you sealing solutions with the performance and durability professionals trust

Product Features:
  • Meets or exceeds all original equipment specifications
  • Application specific design to ensure a perfect fit
  • Unsurpassed quality you can trust
  • Validated for fit, form and function
  • Each Fel-Pro gasket, no matter how small, is engineered to exacting standards with proprietary design, engineering and manufacturing processes
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Yukon Gear – 8.75" Chrysler & 55P Chevy Power Lok Clutches, Model 20 Also, Posi (Part No.16148)

8.75" Chrysler & 55P Chevy Power Lok Clutches, Model 20 Also, Posi

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$275.99
8.75″ Chrysler & 55P Chevy Power Lok clutches, Model 20 also, POSI.

Product Features:
  • Clutch kit
  • Fits Chrysler 8.75″, 1955-1964 GM passenger car and AMC Model 20 Powr Lok positraction
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National – Shaft Repair Sleeve (Part No.99193)

Shaft Repair Sleeve

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$43.99
National® has built a reputation as one of the most respected names in the industry. We have offered premium sealing solutions for more than 75 years. Our design team keeps pace with the industry and provides advanced solutions for today’s vehicles.

Product Features:
  • Designed to repair damaged, grooved or worn shafts
  • Durable stainless steel construction for corrosion-free sealing surface that surpasses most original shaft specifications
  • Ideal for a shaft where indications of seal wear, such as tracks or grooves have developed
  • Ultra-thin construction (0.01/0.25mm wall thickness) allows original seal size to be used with minimal additional lip loading
  • Easy to install with removable flange and installation tool
  • Installation tool reduces sleeve distortion and allows for installation without removal from the shaft
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Yukon Gear – Pinion Install Kit For GM 12 Bolt Car Differential (Part No.13056)

Pinion Install Kit For GM 12 Bolt Car Differential

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Yukon Pinion installation kits are a terrific solution for gear installation on lower mileage vehicles where the carrier bearings & races can be reused. This kit uses Timken bearings and races along with a high quality pinion seal and small parts. Included in this kit are the pinion bearings and races, pilot bearing (if applicable), crush sleeve (if applicable), complete pinion shim kit, thread locker, and marking compound with brush. Yukon does extensive research for each application to make sure your kit will arrive with all the correct parts you need to install your pinion gear.

Product Features:
  • Fits GM 12 bolt passenger car
  • Included are pinion bearings and races, pinion seal, crush sleeve, complete pinion shim kit, and marking compound with brush.
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Yukon Gear – Mini Spool For GM 8.2" With 28 Splnie Axles (Part No.32230)

Mini Spool For GM 8.2" With 28 Splnie Axles

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Mini Spool for 8.2″ GM with 28 spline axles. Mini spools are a low-cost traction option for vehicles looking for full-time lockup. The mini spool installs into a standard open carrier and give 100% power to both tires at all times. These units are not recommended for street-driven vehicles. We recommend full spools for vehicles with large tires or high horsepower. These units come with a one year warranty against manufacturing defects.

Product Features:
  • Fits GM 8.2″
  • Provides 100% traction to both wheels at all times
  • Installs into standard open carrier case
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Yukon Gear – Standard Open Side Gear Thrust Washer For 8.5" GM (Part No.33304)

Standard Open Side Gear Thrust Washer For 8.5" GM

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Standard open side gear thrust washer for 8.5″ GM.

Product Features:
  • Side gear thrust washer
  • Fits GM 8.5″
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Yukon Gear – Standard Open And Positraction Pinion Gear And Thrust Washer For 8.2" GM CI Corvette (Part No.33305)

Standard Open And Positraction Pinion Gear And Thrust Washer For 8.2" GM CI Corvette

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Standard open and positraction pinion gear thrust washer for 8.2″ GM CI Corvette.

Product Features:
  • Pinion gear thrust washer
  • Fits GM 8.2″ and 1963-1979 Corvette
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Yukon Gear – 8.5" & 8.6" GM Standard Open Pinion Gear Thrust Washer – Also Fits 8.5" Eaton With 0.795" Cross Pin (Part No.33385)

8.5" & 8.6" GM Standard Open Pinion Gear Thrust Washer - Also Fits 8.5" Eaton With 0.795" Cross Pin

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8.5″ & 8.6″ GM standard Open pinion gear Thrust washer. also fits 8.5″ Eaton with 0.795″ cross pin.

Product Features:
  • Pinion gear thrust washer for GM 8.5″ and 8.6″
  • Fits standard open differentials only
  • 0.795″ I.D.
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Yukon Gear – The Carrier Bearing Puller (Part No.56034)

The Carrier Bearing Puller

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$689.99
The Yukon carrier bearing Puller works with an impact gun to quickly and safely remove carrier bearings without damaging them. This unit comes with a handy bench top stand and works with up to most standard one ton applications. This unit is works with differentials up to one-ton applcations. It is not compatible with Dana 70HD, Dana 80, 10.25″ & 10.5″ Ford, or GM & Chrysler 11.5″ differentials.

Product Features:
  • Carrier bearing puller
  • Works with an impact gun to safely and easliy remove carrrier bearings
  • Not compatible with Dana 70HD, Dana 80, Ford 10.25″ and 10.5″ or Gm and Chrysler 11.5″ applications
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Yukon Gear – Super Carrier Shim Kit For Ford 7.5", GM 7.5", 8.2" & 8.5" (Part No.55001)

Super Carrier Shim Kit For Ford 7.5", GM 7.5", 8.2" & 8.5"

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Product Features:
  • Super carrier shim kit for Ford 7.5″, GM 7.5″, 7.625″, 7.6″ IFS, 7.6″ IRS, 7.75″, 8.2″, 8.2″ Buick, Oldsmobile and Pontiac and GM 8.5″ front and rear
  • Interlocking design makes installation much easier
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1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Differentials

Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. Maybe you just need a couple of Differentials. Either way, Advance Auto Parts has 57 different Differentials in our inventory ranging from $4.99 to $1,566.99. That means you can find the exact parts or products you need to keep that 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air running smoothly.

Differentials are only as good as their brand. We stock 9 different brands to make sure you have plenty of trusted parts to choose from for your 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. Valvoline, Yukon Gear, and National are just some of the brands we stock. Search for brands you know or compare prices and reviews to help you decide!

We know you’ll find the perfect Differentials for your 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air, but don’t take our word for it – read our customer ratings and reviews and buy with confidence. Out of the 96 reviews in this category, some of the top rated parts include Differential Bearing Kit – Timken with 5.0 stars.

So if you’re in the market for aftermarket Differentials to keep your 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air rolling for years to come, look no further. Shop online and have your products shipped direct to your door, or pick up at the nearest Advance Auto Parts location today!

Differentials Brands To Make Your 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Last

Simple repair, complete replacement, or a full rebuild. No matter the job, your 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air demands trusted brand parts and products to keep it running. Many trusted brands of Differentials make up Advance Auto Parts’ inventory, and all are ready to help make your Bel Air the best it can be. Be sure to browse some of our top Differentials brands and parts.

Popular Felpro Differentials

We carry Felpro parts in our stock across Automatic Transmission Differential Carrier Gaskets categories, plus more. For a 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air, our most popular Felpro Differentials include:
Differential Carrier Gasket
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Differential Carrier Gasket
Automatic Transmission Differential Carrier Gaskets

FAQs for 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Differentials

What are the most purchased Differentials for the 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air?

Out of 57 Differentials for the 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air, the most popular in our inventory are:
3 Qt - 80W90 Conventional Gear Oil With Posi Additive
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3 Qt – 80W90 Conventional Gear Oil With Posi Additive
Differential Oil
Multi Purpose Seal
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Multi Purpose Seal
Differential Pinion Seals
Bearings
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Bearings
Front Differential Pinion Bearings

What are the top-rated 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Differentials?

Top-rated Differentials for your 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air based on customer reviews/ratings are:
Differential Bearing Kit - Timken
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Differential Bearing Kit – Timken
“great quality, price and delivery. couldn’t ask for more.”