1962 Buick Wildcat Differentials

Keep Your 1962 Buick Wildcat in Top Shape with Quality Differentials

Whether you’re repairing or upgrading your Differential, using high-quality parts is key to keeping your 1962 Buick Wildcat looking sharp and performing at its best. At Advance Auto Parts we carry a wide selection of dependable options, including Pinion Shaft Bearings, Differential Ring Gear Bolts, and Rear 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 78 reviews and a solid 4 star average, you can shop with confidence knowing other Buick Wildcat owners approve.

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 1962 Buick Wildcat in peak condition, inside and out.

Essential 1962 Buick Wildcat Differentials

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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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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Motive Gear – Ring Gear Bolt (Part No.14066913)

Ring Gear Bolt

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$2.99


Product Features:
  • RING GEAR BOLT 8.5″ 7.5″ 7/16 X 20 LEFT HAND
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National – Bearing Race (Part No.HM89410)

Bearing Race

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$10.79
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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National – Multi-Purpose Bearing (Part No.A-5)

Multi-Purpose Bearing

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$16.99
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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National – Bearing Race (Part No.M88010)

Bearing Race

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$7.99
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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Yukon Gear – Set Up Bearing (Part No.56045)

Set Up Bearing

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$153.99
M802048 set-up bearing (one bearing). No return.

Product Features:
  • Set up bearing
  • Fits M802048 pinion bearing
  • Easily slips on and off pinion journal to allow for easier pinion depth adjustment
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Driveworks – Taper Bearing Cup (Part No.S-LM-501314)

Taper Bearing Cup

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$7.99
Value-priced bearing meets all cataloged application requirements.

Product Features:
  • Brand may vary by location
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Driveworks – Tapered Roller Bearing (Part No.S-M-802048)

Tapered Roller Bearing

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$17.49
Product Features:
  • Brand may vary by location
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National – Tapered Roller Bearing Cone (Part No.HM89449)

Tapered Roller Bearing Cone

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$22.99
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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Motive Gear – Differential Pinion Solid Spacer Kit w/Shims (Part No.4101)

Differential Pinion Solid Spacer Kit w/Shims

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$53.99


Product Features:
  • GM12 BOLT CAR SOLID SPACER & SHIMS
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Yukon Gear – Dura Grip Positraction For GM 12 Bolt Car With 33 Spline Axles, 3.08 To 3.90 Ratio (Part No.26012)

Dura Grip Positraction For GM 12 Bolt Car With 33 Spline Axles, 3.08 To 3.90 Ratio

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$856.99
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 33 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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Powertrax – No-Slip Traction System (Part No.9207822805)

No-Slip Traction System

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$544.99
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!The Powertrax® Lock-Right Locker provides outstanding traction for off-road machines and race vehicles. Powertrax No-Slip Traction Systems deliver excellent performance to street-driven cars and trucks.
  • Powertrax® lockers range from the original, Lock-Right for serious straight-line performance, to the No-Slip traction system for street-able vehicles.
  • Powertrax® offers three levels of GRIP locking differentials, ranging from the clutch-type GRIP LS with a forged steel case, the gear-driven GRIP PRO and finally the GRIP LOK for extreme traction.
  • Powertrax® = Extreme Traction Systems!
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    Most Popular Pinion Shaft Bearing for 1962 Buick Wildcats

    Enhance your 1962 Buick Wildcat with this popular Pinion Shaft Bearing we have in stock, for $16.99.

    National – Multi-Purpose Bearing (Part No.A-5)

    Multi-Purpose Bearing

    from

    $16.99
    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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    Best-Selling 1962 Buick Wildcat Differential Ring Gear Bolt

    Upgrade your Wildcat 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 Rear Differential Pinion Bearings for 1962 Buick Wildcats

    Choose a high-quality OEM or aftermarket Rear Differential Pinion Bearing for Buick Wildcats and enjoy top-notch performance from $10.79.

    National – Bearing Race (Part No.HM89410)

    Bearing Race

    from

    $10.79
    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
    See More

    Top Picks for 1962 Buick Wildcat Complete Differentials

    Invest in one of our 2 durable Complete Differentials for your 1962 Buick, knowing you’re getting trusted brands and expert craftsmanship.

    Powertrax – No-Slip Traction System (Part No.9207822805)

    No-Slip Traction System

    from

    $544.99
    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!The Powertrax® Lock-Right Locker provides outstanding traction for off-road machines and race vehicles. Powertrax No-Slip Traction Systems deliver excellent performance to street-driven cars and trucks.Powertrax® lockers range from the original, Lock-Right for serious straight-line performance, to the No-Slip traction system for street-able vehicles.Powertrax® offers three levels of GRIP locking differentials, ranging from the clutch-type GRIP LS with a forged steel case, the gear-driven GRIP PRO and finally the GRIP LOK for extreme traction.Powertrax® = Extreme Traction Systems!
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    Motive Gear – Differential Pinion Solid Spacer Kit w/Shims (Part No.4101)

    Differential Pinion Solid Spacer Kit w/Shims

    from

    $53.99


    Product Features:
    • GM12 BOLT CAR SOLID SPACER & SHIMS
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    Our Front Differential Pinion Bearings for 1962 Buick Wildcats

    Make a smart move for your 1962 Buick Wildcat with our Front Differential Pinion Bearing for $17.49.

    Driveworks – Tapered Roller Bearing (Part No.S-M-802048)

    Tapered Roller Bearing

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    $17.49
    Product Features:
    • Brand may vary by location
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    Top-Rated Differential Brands For Your 1962 Buick Wildcat

    When it comes to finding the perfect Differential for your 1962 Buick Wildcat, Advance Auto Parts has you covered with a wide selection of high-quality OEM and aftermarket options from 5 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 1962 Buick Wildcat, providing peace of mind with parts that meet or exceed OEM standards.

    Popular National 1962 Buick Wildcat Differentials

    If you’re looking for a top-quality Differential for your 1962 Buick Wildcat, 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 1962 Buick Wildcat come highly rated, with over 39 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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    Multi-Purpose Bearing
    “Great bearings”

    FAQs for 1962 Buick Wildcat Differentials

    What are the best-selling Differentials for 1962 Buick Wildcats?

    Out of 6 Differentials that fit 1962 Buick Wildcats, the following parts are the top sellers:

    What’s the price range for 1962 Buick Wildcat Differentials?

    The prices of Differentials for the 1962 Buick Wildcat range from $10.79 up to $544.99 for the most premium parts.

    What is the average price of a Differential for a 1962 Buick Wildcat?

    The average price for Differentials for the 1962 Buick Wildcat is $115.37. 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 Buick Wildcat model years?

    Yes, we carry Differentials for 7 model years of Buick Wildcats between 1963 and 1970. The following model years are the most popular for Differential purchases: 1970, 1969, 1968, 1967, 1966, 1965, 1964, and 1963.

    What are the cheapest Differentials for my 1962 Buick Wildcat?

    The cheapest 1962 Buick Wildcat Differentials we carry are:

    Does Advance Auto Parts sell Differentials for any other 1962 Buick models?

    Yes. We stock Differentials for 5 other popular 1962 Buick models. Some of the most popular are 1962 LeSabre Differentials, 1962 Skylark Differentials, 1962 Electra Differentials, 1962 Estate Wagon Differentials, and 1962 Special Differentials.

    What are the top-rated Differentials that fit the 1962 Buick Wildcat?

    The one 1962 Buick Wildcat Differential we have in stock is the Bearing Race. It costs $10.79.

    What types of Differentials do you sell for my 1962 Buick Wildcat?

    As of 11/2/25, these are some of the most in-demand types of Differentials for a 1962 Buick Wildcat:

    Can I get help with 1962 Buick Wildcat Differential orders?

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

    What is your return policy for Buick Wildcat Differentials?

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