1961 GMC 2500 Series Differentials

Name: Bearing Race
Brand: National
SKU: 02820
Price: 13.49 USD

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Keep Your 1961 GMC 2500 Series in Top Shape with Quality Differentials

Whether you’re repairing or upgrading your Differential, using high-quality parts is key to keeping your 1961 GMC 2500 Series looking sharp and performing at its best. At Advance Auto Parts we carry a wide selection of dependable options, including Differential Bearings, Differential Oil, and Front Differential Pinion Bearings. Whether you’re replacing a damaged part or enhancing your truck’s style and protection, you’ll find exactly what you need to get the job done right.

Top-Rated Differentials from Trusted Brands

Looking for a reliable Differential? We’ve got you covered with options from brands you know and trust like Driveworks, National, and Valvoline. For example, Driveworks Differentials start at just $6.99 with an average 4.2 star rating. National and Valvoline offer similar pricing and quality, backed by strong customer feedback. With over 1,897 reviews and a solid 5 star average, you can shop with confidence knowing other GMC 2500 Series owners approve.

Competitive Prices and Extensive Inventory

The average price for a 1961 GMC 2500 Series Differential at Advance Auto Parts is around $48.05, with a range that starts at $6.99 and goes up to $596.99. With 20 options in stock from 6 trusted brands, finding the right fit is easy. Popular picks like Axle Housing Cover Gasket Irregular Shaped 10 Bolt Hole Gasket, Bearings, and Oil Seal start at just $7.99 and offer a great balance of form and function.

Explore Related Parts

While you’re upgrading or replacing your Differential, don’t forget to check out other key components like Drive Shafts and Axles and Transfer Cases. At Advance Auto Parts, we’re here to help you keep your 1961 GMC 2500 Series in peak condition, inside and out.

Looking for the perfect Differential for your 1961 GMC 2500 Series? You’re in the right place. Below, you’ll find links to various types of Differentials that fit your vehicle. At Advance Auto Parts, we offer only the highest quality OEM and aftermarket Differentials, ensuring durability and a precise fit for your GMC 2500 Series. Whether you’re driving a 1961 model or another popular model year like 1960, 1962, 1963, 1964, and 1965, we’ve got you covered. Purchasing Differentials from Advance Auto Parts is a smart choice, giving you access to trusted brands and parts built to perform. Below, you’ll find links to various types of Differentials that fit your vehicle.

Essential 1961 GMC 2500 Series Differentials

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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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$19.99

Manufactured with premium-grade steel, National taper bearing cups feature crowned raceways to ensure even load distribution.

Product Features:

PREMIUM MATERIALS – Precision manufactured using premium-grade steel for outstanding durability and performance
SMOOTH ROTATION – Crowned raceways for even load distribution
OE-STYLE DESIGN – Engineered to meet OE specifications
COMPREHENSIVE COVERAGE – Industry-leading coverage for domestic and import applications
RIGOROUS TESTING – Comprehensive testing throughout design and development processes by National engineers for quality you can count on

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$6.99

Value-priced bearing meets all cataloged application requirements.

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Brand may vary by location

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$33.99

Manufactured with premium-grade steel, National taper bearing cones feature crowned raceways and rollers to ensure even load distribution.

Product Features:

PREMIUM MATERIALS – Precision manufactured using premium-grade steel for outstanding durability and performance
SMOOTH ROTATION – Crowned raceways and rollers for even load distribution
OE-STYLE DESIGN – Engineered to meet OE specifications
COMPREHENSIVE COVERAGE – Industry-leading coverage for domestic and import applications
RIGOROUS TESTING – Comprehensive testing throughout design and development processes by National engineers for quality you can count on

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Value-priced seal meets all cataloged application requirements.

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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:

Design type: spring loaded; multi-lip
Temperature range: -20 Deg. F to 300 Deg. F / -29 Deg. C to 49 Deg. C
Resistance to EP lubricants
Low swell in hydrocarbon fluids
Delivers quality and reliable performance for every type of repair

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Fel-Pro® gaskets are specifically designed for the repair environment to deliver a reliable seal on even the most troublesome applications. Designed for imperfect sealing surfaces and manufactured with proprietary materials, you can count on Fel-Pro for innovative sealing solutions for the real-world repair environment.

Product Features:

Meets or exceeds all original equipment specifications
Application specific design to ensure a perfect fit
Engineered for the sealing repair environment
Validated for fit, form and function
Unsurpassed quality you can trust

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Manufactured with premium-grade steel, National taper bearing cups feature crowned raceways to ensure even load distribution.

Product Features:

PREMIUM MATERIALS – Precision manufactured using premium-grade steel for outstanding durability and performance
SMOOTH ROTATION – Crowned raceways for even load distribution
OE-STYLE DESIGN – Engineered to meet OE specifications
COMPREHENSIVE COVERAGE – Industry-leading coverage for domestic and import applications
RIGOROUS TESTING – Comprehensive testing throughout design and development processes by National engineers for quality you can count on

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$19.99

Manufactured with premium-grade steel, National taper bearing cups feature crowned raceways to ensure even load distribution.

Product Features:

PREMIUM MATERIALS – Precision manufactured using premium-grade steel for outstanding durability and performance
SMOOTH ROTATION – Crowned raceways for even load distribution
OE-STYLE DESIGN – Engineered to meet OE specifications
COMPREHENSIVE COVERAGE – Industry-leading coverage for domestic and import applications
RIGOROUS TESTING – Comprehensive testing throughout design and development processes by National engineers for quality you can count on

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$10.99

Value-priced bearing meets all cataloged application requirements.

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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

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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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For vehicles that are driven daily, the Powertrax No-Slip Traction System is the latest design in quiet traction-adding differential technology. It combines the automatic street-friendly smooth operation of a limited-slip differential with the traction performance of a locking differential. The Powertrax No-Slip locker easily installs in to your differential carrier using basic tools and without affecting your ring and pinion settings. Powertrax Grip-Lok, Lock-Right Lockers and No-Slip Traction Systems automatically provide 100% traction on-demand, under the toughest circumstances. The Powertrax Grip-Pro and Grip-LS performance limited slips offer smooth dependable torque transfer and traction for the best of both worlds!

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Valvoline Full Synthetic MaxLife Multi-Vehicle ATF, the No. 1 ATF product, suitable for use in 95% of vehicles. And now, it’s recommended for most belt & chain-driven continuously variable transmissions (CVT). Featuring advanced additives to prevent the major causes of transmission breakdown, it’s designed to help prevent leaks, reduce wear & tear, and maximize performance. Has improved thermal stability for longer fluid life, better viscosity stability for consistent transmission operation, and frictional enhancements for smooth gear engagements. Valv MaxLife Multi-Vehicle ATF is suitable for most Ford, GM, Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Hyundai, Subaru, BMW, Mercedes, Volvo, VW & Audi vehicles. Recommended for use in: GM DEXRON-II, DEXRON-III, DEXRON-VI, and DEX-CVT; Ford MERCON LV; Toyota/Lexus Type T, T-II, T-IV, WS, CVTF FE, and CVTF TC; Honda/Acura ATF-Z1 and Honda CVT; Nissan/Infiniti Matic-D, Matic-J, Matic-K and Matic-S; Hyundai/Kia SP-II, SP-III, SP-IV and SPH-IV; BMW 7045E, ETL 8072B, LA2634 and LT71141; Allison C-4; Mercedes-Benz NAG-1; Volvo 1161521, 1161540, 97340 and 1273.41; Subaru ATF HP, Lineartronic chain CVT and CVT-II, Lineartronic High Torque CVT, and CV-30; and VW/Audi G-052-025-A2 and G-052-162-A1. CURRENTLY UNABLE TO SHIP THIS PRODUCT TO CUSTOMERS LOCATED IN CALIFORNIA

Product Features:

FOR USE IN 95% OF VEHICLES INCLUDING MOST CVTs in operation with US registered light duty applications
HIGH PERFORMANCE CONDITIONING AGENTS prolong seal elasticity to prevent leaks
IMPROVED DURABILITY & TRANSMISSION LIFE with anti-wear technology to avoid costly repairs
ENHANCED HIGH & LOW TEMP PERFORMANCE supports transmission fluid in all weather situations

Popular 1961 GMC 2500 Series Differentials Categories

Differential Oil

Differential Open Unit and Components

Differential Bearings

Differential Pinion Pilot Bearings

Front Differential Pinion Bearings

Differential Pinion Seals

Rear Differential Pinion Bearings

Differential Carrier Bearings

Rear Housing Cover Gaskets

Automatic Transmission Differential Carrier Gaskets

Differential Carrier Bearing Races

Best-Selling 1961 GMC 2500 Series Differential Oil

Upgrade your 2500 Series with our best-selling Differential Oil with a 5 Starts rating across 446 reviews.

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FOR USE IN 95% OF VEHICLES INCLUDING MOST CVTs in operation with US registered light duty applications
HIGH PERFORMANCE CONDITIONING AGENTS prolong seal elasticity to prevent leaks
IMPROVED DURABILITY & TRANSMISSION LIFE with anti-wear technology to avoid costly repairs
ENHANCED HIGH & LOW TEMP PERFORMANCE supports transmission fluid in all weather situations

Top-Quality Front Differential Pinion Bearings for 1961 GMC 2500 Series

Choose a high-quality OEM or aftermarket Front Differential Pinion Bearing for GMC 2500 Series and enjoy top-notch performance from $6.99.

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Value-priced bearing meets all cataloged application requirements.

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Brand may vary by location

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$9.99

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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$24.79

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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$33.99

Manufactured with premium-grade steel, National taper bearing cones feature crowned raceways and rollers to ensure even load distribution.

Product Features:

PREMIUM MATERIALS – Precision manufactured using premium-grade steel for outstanding durability and performance
SMOOTH ROTATION – Crowned raceways and rollers for even load distribution
OE-STYLE DESIGN – Engineered to meet OE specifications
COMPREHENSIVE COVERAGE – Industry-leading coverage for domestic and import applications
RIGOROUS TESTING – Comprehensive testing throughout design and development processes by National engineers for quality you can count on

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$20.49

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Brand may vary by location

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$7.99

With advanced load-carrying capacity and compact design, tapered roller bearings are used in wheel bearings, transmissions, differentials, transfer cases and other miscellanous applications. FAG manufacturers over 100 million tapered roller bearings annually.

Product Features:

High-precision and High-quality components used in all KITs
Coverage of classic and new high-tech solutions for the best system coverage

Our Top Pick for a 1961 GMC 2500 Series Differential Pinion Seal

Invest in a durable Differential Pinion Seal for your 1961 GMC, knowing you’re getting trusted brands and expert craftsmanship.

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Value-priced seal meets all cataloged application requirements.

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Brand may vary by location

Our Top-Rated Rear Housing Cover Gaskets for 1961 GMC 2500 Series

Make a smart move for your 1961 GMC 2500 Series with our Rear Housing Cover Gasket for $7.99.

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Meets or exceeds all original equipment specifications
Application specific design to ensure a perfect fit
Engineered for the sealing repair environment
Validated for fit, form and function
Unsurpassed quality you can trust

Top-Rated Differential Brands For Your 1961 GMC 2500 Series

When it comes to finding the perfect Differential for your 1961 GMC 2500 Series, Advance Auto Parts has you covered with a wide selection of high-quality OEM and aftermarket options from 6 trusted brands. We carry the most popular Differential brands including Valvoline, National, and Driveworks, and more, all known for their exceptional customer ratings (average brand rating of 4.8 stars) and competitive prices, as low as $6.99. Purchasing a Differential from us here at Advance Auto Parts is a smart move for both you and your 1961 GMC 2500 Series, providing peace of mind with parts that meet or exceed OEM standards.

Popular Valvoline 1961 GMC 2500 Series Differentials

If you’re looking for a top-quality Differential for your 1961 GMC 2500 Series, Advance Auto Parts has exactly what you need with our selection of Valvoline Differentials. We have 1 Valvoline Differentials in stock for this fitment, all known for their durability and precision fit. With prices starting at just $12.49, you’ll find the perfect Differential for your needs and budget. Valvoline Differentials for the 1961 GMC 2500 Series come highly rated, with over 446 customer reviews and an impressive average rating of 4.8 stars. Choosing a Valvoline Differential from Advance Auto Parts is a smart move to ensure quality and value for your vehicle.

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MaxLife Multi-Vehicle (ATF) Full Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid, 1 Quart

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Top-Quality National 1961 GMC 2500 Series Differentials

For those in search of a high-quality Differential for their 1961 GMC 2500 Series, Advance Auto Parts offers a great selection of National Differentials. With 3 National Differentials in stock, you can trust you’re getting top-tier parts designed for durability and a perfect fit. Prices for these Differentials start at just $9.99, with an average price of $23.16, giving you a range of options to suit your budget. Backed by over 10 customer ratings and an average rating of 4.3 stars, National Differentials provide both reliability and excellent performance. Choosing a National Differential from Advance Auto Parts is a smart investment in your vehicle’s performance and longevity.

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Shaft Repair Sleeve

“Very delicate piece, but came shipped quite safely and not damaged. High quality.”

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Bearing Race

“I needed them quick an as inexpensive as possible. It was a great buy and experience I would do it again”

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Bearings

“It fits in Ford. I drove only few hundred miles can’t say much about it.”

FAQs for 1961 GMC 2500 Series Differentials

What are the best-selling Differentials for 1961 GMC 2500 Series?

Out of 20 Differentials that fit 1961 GMC 2500 Series, the following parts are the top sellers:

Axle Housing Cover Gasket Irregular Shaped 10 Bolt Hole Gasket (5185793) – $7.99
Bearings (3272400) – $9.99
Oil Seal (5440041) – $13.99

What’s the price range for 1961 GMC 2500 Series Differentials?

The prices of Differentials for the 1961 GMC 2500 Series range from $6.99 up to $596.99 for the most premium parts.

What is the average price of a Differential for a 1961 GMC 2500 Series?

The average price for Differentials for the 1961 GMC 2500 Series is $48.05. Keep in mind the variety of part types within our Differential category, where you are likely to find a wide range of prices across a variety of parts and components.

Does Advance Auto Parts sell Differentials for other GMC 2500 Series model years?

Yes, we carry Differentials for 4 model years of GMC 2500 Series between 1960 and 1965. The following model years are the most popular for Differential purchases: 1965, 1964, 1963, 1962, and 1960.

What are the cheapest Differentials for my 1961 GMC 2500 Series?

The cheapest 1961 GMC 2500 Series Differentials we carry are:

Taper Bearing Cup (5052211) – $6.99
Axle Housing Cover Gasket Irregular Shaped 10 Bolt Hole Gasket (5185793) – $7.99
Cup (50206233) – $7.99
Bearings (3272400) – $9.99
Differential Carrier Gasket Round Shaped 10 Bolt Hole Gasket (19780361) – $9.99

Does Advance Auto Parts sell Differentials for any other 1961 GMC models?

Yes. We stock Differentials for 6 other popular 1961 GMC models. Some of the most popular are 1961 1000 Series Differentials, 1961 Suburban Differentials, 1961 1500 Series Differentials, 1961 PB1000 Series Differentials, and 1961 3500 Differentials.

What are the top-rated Differentials that fit the 1961 GMC 2500 Series?

The one 1961 GMC 2500 Series Differential we have in stock is the Taper Bearing Cup. It is rated 5 stars and costs $6.99.

What types of Differentials do you sell for my 1961 GMC 2500 Series?

As of 6/2/26, these are some of the most in-demand types of Differentials for a 1961 GMC 2500 Series:

Can I get help with 1961 GMC 2500 Series Differential orders?

Contact our customer support team by chat or phone, through the help desk page, where you can find instant answers about GMC Differentials and more.

What is your return policy for GMC 2500 Series Differentials?

Advance Auto Parts keeps returns simple. For new GMC 2500 Series Differentials and accessories, your online orders can be returned, in their original condition, within 45 days. For requirements, see the returns page.

1961 GMC 2500 Series Differentials

National – Bearing Race (Part No.02820)

National – Bearing Race (Part No.HM803110)

Driveworks – Taper Bearing Cup (Part No.S-15245)

National – Tapered Roller Bearing Cone (Part No.31594)

Driveworks – Oil Seal (Part No.S-5778)

National – Multi-Purpose Seal (Part No.9316)

Felpro – Axle Housing Cover Gasket Irregular Shaped 10 Bolt Hole Gasket (Part No.RDS 6629)

National – Bearing Race (Part No.382S)

National – Bearing Race (Part No.25523)

Driveworks – Taper Bearing Cone (Part No.S-LM-501349)

Driveworks – Tapered Roller Bearing (Part No.S-2872)

Driveworks – Tapered Roller Bearing (Part No.S-2820)

National – Shaft Repair Sleeve (Part No.99199)

Felpro – Differential Carrier Gasket Round Shaped 10 Bolt Hole Gasket (Part No.RDS 5090)

Powertrax – Grip PRO Traction System (Part No.GT436035)

Valvoline – MaxLife Multi-Vehicle (ATF) Full Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid, 1 Quart (Part No.VV324)

Driveworks – Taper Bearing Cone (Part No.S-LM-501349)

National – Bearing Race (Part No.28622)

National – Tapered Roller Bearing Cone (Part No.25577)

National – Bearing Race (Part No.25523)

Valvoline – MaxLife Multi-Vehicle (ATF) Full Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid, 1 Quart (Part No.VV324)

Driveworks – Taper Bearing Cup (Part No.S-15245)

National – Bearings (Part No.15245)

National – Tapered Roller Bearing Cone (Part No.02872)

National – Tapered Roller Bearing Cone (Part No.31594)

Driveworks – Tapered Roller Bearing (Part No.S-31594)

Schaeffler – Cup (Part No.15245)

Driveworks – Oil Seal (Part No.S-5778)

Felpro – Axle Housing Cover Gasket Irregular Shaped 10 Bolt Hole Gasket (Part No.RDS 6629)