1961 Pontiac Tempest Differentials

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Keep Your 1961 Pontiac Tempest in Top Shape with Quality Differentials

Whether you’re repairing or upgrading your Differential, using high-quality parts is key to keeping your 1961 Pontiac Tempest looking sharp and performing at its best. At Advance Auto Parts we carry a wide selection of dependable options, including Differential Bearings, Differential Ring Gear Bolts, 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 National. For example, National Differentials start at just $16.99 with an average 4.3 star rating. With over 2,725 reviews and a solid 5 star average, you can shop with confidence knowing other Pontiac Tempest owners approve.

Competitive Prices and Extensive Inventory

The average price for a 1961 Pontiac Tempest Differential at Advance Auto Parts is around $30.57, with a range that starts at $16.99 and goes up to $47.99. With 5 options in stock from 3 trusted brands, finding the right fit is easy. Popular picks like Tapered Roller Bearing Cone, For Use With General Motors, 0.800" Head L, 3/8" – 24 Thread Size, Chrome Moly, and Tapered Roller Bearing Cone start at just $32.49 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 Universal Joints. At Advance Auto Parts, we’re here to help you keep your 1961 Pontiac Tempest in peak condition, inside and out.

Essential 1961 Pontiac Tempest Differentials

Yukon Gear – Set Up Bearing (Part No.56044)

Set Up Bearing

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$153.99
HM89449 set-up bearing (one bearing). No return.

Product Features:
  • Set up bearing
  • Fits HM89449 pinion bearing
  • Easily slips on and off pinion journal to allow for pinion depth adjustment
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National – Tapered Roller Bearing Cone (Part No.HM804846)

Tapered Roller Bearing Cone

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$43.99
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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National – Tapered Roller Bearing Cone (Part No.M804049)

Tapered Roller Bearing Cone

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$34.99
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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National – Tapered Roller Bearing Cone (Part No.25584)

Tapered Roller Bearing Cone

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$32.49
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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National – Multi-Purpose Bearing (Part No.A-36)

Multi-Purpose Bearing

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$27.99
Product Features:
  • CONSISTENT PERFORMANCE: Matched cup and cone components ensure consistent performance
  • 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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Schaeffler – Bearing – TRB (Tapered Roller Bearing) (Part No.KT37)

Bearing - TRB (Tapered Roller Bearing)

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$28.49
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
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National – Multi-Purpose Bearing (Part No.A-6)

Multi-Purpose Bearing

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$16.99
National Oil Seals & Bearings offer a full line of premium oil seals and bearings.

Product Features:
  • CONSISTENT PERFORMANCE — Matched cup and cone components ensure consistent performance
  • 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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Pro-King – Differential Ring Gear Bolt (Part No.742J935)

Differential Ring Gear Bolt

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$0.91
Pro-King is the leading supplier of transmission and driveline products in the aftermarket.

Product Features:
  • Meets or exceeds OE specifications
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Pro-King – Differential Ring Gear Bolt (Part No.742G935)

Differential Ring Gear Bolt

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$2.99
Pro-King is the leading supplier of transmission and driveline products in the aftermarket.

Product Features:
  • Meets or exceeds OE specifications
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ARP Auto Racing – For Use With General Motors, 0.800" Head L, 3/8" – 24 Thread Size, Chrome Moly (Part No.230-3001)

For Use With General Motors, 0.800"  Head L, 3/8" - 24 Thread Size, Chrome Moly

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$47.99
The tremendous shock loads generated at launch by most any drag racing vehicle equipped with todays sticky tire compounds or the acceleration and deceleration of oval track cars put considerable strain on the ring gear. For this reason, the fastener experts at ARP have developed the Pro Series ring gear bolts. They are forged from premium grade 8740 chrome moly steel and are heat treated to a nominal rating of 200,000 PSI tensile strength. Specially hardened, precision ground washers are included where required. Available to fit most any ring gear setup ranging from popular 9 Inch Ford GM 10 and 12 bolt rear ends to the beefy strange differentials found in top fuel and funny car applications.

Product Features:
  • Forged From Premium Grade 8740 Chrome Moly Steel
  • Heat Treated
  • Nominally Rated At 200,000 Psi Tensile Strength
  • Specially Hardened, Precision Ground Washers
  • 3/8″-24 RH Thread Size
  • 0.8″ Underhead Length
  • 200,000 PSI
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Yukon Gear – Ring Gear Bolt (Part No.33046)

Ring Gear Bolt

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$6.99
Ring gear bolt for GM 12 bolt car & truck, 8.2″, 8.2″ for Buick/Olds/Pontiac, 63-79 Corvette & 55-62 GM Car & Truck. 3/8″ x 24.

Product Features:
  • Ring gear bolt for GM 12 bolt passenger car and truck, 1955-1964 passenger car and truck, GM 8.2″, 8.2″ Buick, Oldsmobile and Pontiac and 1963-1979 Corvette
  • 3/8″ x 24 thread
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Most Popular Differential Bearings for 1961 Pontiac Tempests

Enhance your 1961 Pontiac Tempest with one of the 3 Differential Bearings we have in stock, starting at just $16.99.

National – Multi-Purpose Bearing (Part No.A-6)

Multi-Purpose Bearing

from

$16.99
National Oil Seals & Bearings offer a full line of premium oil seals and bearings.

Product Features:
  • CONSISTENT PERFORMANCE — Matched cup and cone components ensure consistent performance
  • 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
See More

National – Tapered Roller Bearing Cone (Part No.25584)

Tapered Roller Bearing Cone

from

$32.49
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
See More

Schaeffler – Bearing – TRB (Tapered Roller Bearing) (Part No.KT37)

Bearing - TRB (Tapered Roller Bearing)

from

$28.49
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
See More

Best-Selling 1961 Pontiac Tempest Differential Ring Gear Bolt

Upgrade your Tempest with our best-selling Differential Ring Gear Bolt.

ARP Auto Racing – For Use With General Motors, 0.800" Head L, 3/8" – 24 Thread Size, Chrome Moly (Part No.230-3001)

For Use With General Motors, 0.800"  Head L, 3/8" - 24 Thread Size, Chrome Moly

from

$47.99
The tremendous shock loads generated at launch by most any drag racing vehicle equipped with todays sticky tire compounds or the acceleration and deceleration of oval track cars put considerable strain on the ring gear. For this reason, the fastener experts at ARP have developed the Pro Series ring gear bolts. They are forged from premium grade 8740 chrome moly steel and are heat treated to a nominal rating of 200,000 PSI tensile strength. Specially hardened, precision ground washers are included where required. Available to fit most any ring gear setup ranging from popular 9 Inch Ford GM 10 and 12 bolt rear ends to the beefy strange differentials found in top fuel and funny car applications.

Product Features:
  • Forged From Premium Grade 8740 Chrome Moly Steel
  • Heat Treated
  • Nominally Rated At 200,000 Psi Tensile Strength
  • Specially Hardened, Precision Ground Washers
  • 3/8″-24 RH Thread Size
  • 0.8″ Underhead Length
  • 200,000 PSI
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Top-Quality Front Differential Pinion Bearings for 1961 Pontiac Tempests

Choose a high-quality OEM or aftermarket Front Differential Pinion Bearing for Pontiac Tempests and enjoy top-notch performance from $43.99.

National – Tapered Roller Bearing Cone (Part No.HM804846)

Tapered Roller Bearing Cone

from

$43.99
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
See More

Top-Rated Differential Brands For Your 1961 Pontiac Tempest

When it comes to finding the perfect Differential for your 1961 Pontiac Tempest, Advance Auto Parts has you covered with a wide selection of high-quality OEM and aftermarket options from 3 trusted brands. We carry the most popular Differential brands including National, and more, all known for their exceptional customer ratings (average brand rating of 4.3 stars) and competitive prices, as low as $16.99. Purchasing a Differential from us here at Advance Auto Parts is a smart move for both you and your 1961 Pontiac Tempest, providing peace of mind with parts that meet or exceed OEM standards.

Popular National 1961 Pontiac Tempest Differentials

If you’re looking for a top-quality Differential for your 1961 Pontiac Tempest, Advance Auto Parts has exactly what you need with our selection of National Differentials. We have 1 National Differentials in stock for this fitment, all known for their durability and precision fit. With prices starting at just $16.99, you’ll find the perfect Differential for your needs and budget. National Differentials for the 1961 Pontiac Tempest come highly rated, with over 25 customer reviews and an impressive average rating of 4.3 stars. Choosing a National Differential from Advance Auto Parts is a smart move to ensure quality and value for your vehicle.
Multi-Purpose Bearing
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FAQs for 1961 Pontiac Tempest Differentials

What are the best-selling Differentials for 1961 Pontiac Tempests?

Out of 5 Differentials that fit 1961 Pontiac Tempests, the following parts are the top sellers:

What’s the price range for 1961 Pontiac Tempest Differentials?

The prices of Differentials for the 1961 Pontiac Tempest range from $16.99 up to $47.99 for the most premium parts.

What is the average price of a Differential for a 1961 Pontiac Tempest?

The average price for Differentials for the 1961 Pontiac Tempest is $30.57. 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 Pontiac Tempest model years?

Yes, we carry Differentials for 8 model years of Pontiac Tempests between 1962 and 1970. The following model years are the most popular for Differential purchases: 1970, 1969, 1968, 1967, 1966, 1965, 1964, 1963, and 1962.

What are the cheapest Differentials for my 1961 Pontiac Tempest?

The cheapest 1961 Pontiac Tempest Differentials we carry are:

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

Yes. We stock Differentials for 4 other popular 1961 Pontiac models. Some of the most popular are 1961 Bonneville Differentials, 1961 Catalina Differentials, 1961 Ventura Differentials, 1961 Safari Differentials, and 1961 Star Chief Differentials.

What are the top-rated Differentials that fit the 1961 Pontiac Tempest?

The one 1961 Pontiac Tempest Differential we have in stock is the Multi-Purpose Bearing. It is rated 5 stars and costs $16.99.

What types of Differentials do you sell for my 1961 Pontiac Tempest?

As of 3/1/26, these are some of the most in-demand types of Differentials for a 1961 Pontiac Tempest:

Can I get help with 1961 Pontiac Tempest Differential orders?

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

What is your return policy for Pontiac Tempest Differentials?

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