1968 Buick Special Differentials

Essential 1968 Buick Special Differentials

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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Powertrax – Lock Right Locker (Part No.1940-LR)

Lock Right Locker

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$441.99
The Powertrax Lock-Right ultra-strength alloy locker’s straight-line performance is equal to a solid spool, but automatically unlocks in turns. Best suited for extreme off-road to severe on-road use, Powertrax Lock Right lockers replace the spider gears in your open differential carrier using basic tools and without affecting your ring and pinion settings. The whole job can be done in your driveway in a couple of hours, pin included! 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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    National – Taper Bearing Cone (Part No.LM501349)

    Taper Bearing Cone

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    $17.99
    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 Shim Kit (Part No.1100)

    Differential Pinion Shim Kit

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    $7.49
    High-quality Differential Component Shim

    Product Features:
    • SHIM KIT FITS-8.25-F7.5-AMC20-GM0
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    Motive Gear – Differential Carrier Gear Kit (Part No.GM12BI)

    Differential Carrier Gear Kit

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    $163.99


    Product Features:
    • GM 8 7/8″ OPEN INTERNAL KIT CAR & TRUCK
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    National – Bearings (Part No.M88010)

    Bearings

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    $10.49
    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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    Richmond Gear – Differential Cross Shaft (Part No.CSPGM12)

    Differential Cross Shaft

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    $27.49
    Richmond Gear is the leading manufacturer of professional quality, high-performance drivetrain products. Our complete line of products ranges from high performance ring-and-pinion sets for serious street and racing applications to torque-hungry manual transmissions and components. Richmond Gear products have been winners both at the Daytona 500 and U.S. Nationals for decades. WINNERS RUN RICHMOND!

    Product Features:
    • For over 80-years, the Richmond Double-Diamond logo has represented some of the highest quality gears in the racing industry. Winners Run Richmond!
    • The superior quality of Richmond gearsets is a result of outstanding design, world class manufacturing and an extensive testing process that is performed on all products.
    • Richmond performance gearsets have been winners for decades at: NHRA, NMRA, NMCA, Daytona 500, WISSOTA and U.S. Nationals.
    • Richmond Gear is a leading manufacturer of high performance ring and pinion gearsets and drivetrain components, backed by a two year warranty.
    • Engineered to perform faster and be more reliable, Richmond performance drivetrain products are the result of a continuous research and development program combined with state-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities.
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    Motive Gear – Differential Carrier Shim Kit (Part No.1101)

    Differential Carrier Shim Kit

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    $8.49
    High-quality Differential Carrier Shim Kit

    Product Features:
    • CARRIER SHIMS 12 BOLT GM CAR & TRUCK ALSO GM8.6″ 99-ON
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    Felpro – Differential Cover Gasket (Part No.RDS 55028-1)

    Differential Cover Gasket

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    $9.99
    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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    Motive Gear – Differential Mini Spool (Part No.MS10C-28)

    Differential Mini Spool

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    $98.99


    Product Features:
    • MINI SPOOL GM 10 BOLT 8.2″ 28 SPLINE
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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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    Powertrax – Lock Right Locker (Part No.1910-LR)

    Lock Right Locker

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    $376.99
    The Powertrax Lock-Right ultra-strength alloy locker’s straight-line performance is equal to a solid spool, but automatically unlocks in turns. Best suited for extreme off-road to severe on-road use, Powertrax Lock Right lockers replace the spider gears in your open differential carrier using basic tools and without affecting your ring and pinion settings. The whole job can be done in your driveway in a couple of hours, pin included! 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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    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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    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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    Richmond Gear – RngPnnInstlKt (Part No.83-1019-B)

    RngPnnInstlKt

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    $39.49
    RngPnnInstlKt

    Motive Gear – Differential Gear Install Kit (Part No.GM12IKC)

    Differential Gear Install Kit

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    $64.49


    Product Features:
    • MINI INSTALL KIT GM 12BLT 8.875 CAR
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    Valvoline – MaxLife Multi-Vehicle (ATF) Full Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid, 1 Quart (Part No.VV324)

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

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    $12.79
    Product Features:
    • High-performance seal conditioners maintain and preserve the elasticity of seals to help prevent leaks
    • Long-life friction modifiers and premium base oils help improve smooth shifting, eliminate slippage and shudder, prevent clutch wear and improve drivability longer than conventional fluids
    • Enhanced cleaning additives help reduce varnish formation and keep the transmission running properly longer
    • Engineered with a unique blend of viscosity modifiers and base oils to provide better oil flow at low temperatures and greater film protection at higher temperatures
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    National – Bearings (Part No.M88048)

    Bearings

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    $15.99
    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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    Driveworks – Taper Bearing Cone (Part No.S-M-86649)

    Taper Bearing Cone

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    $8.79
    Value-priced bearing meets all cataloged application requirements.

    Product Features:
    • Brand may vary by location
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    Motive Gear – Differential Crush Sleeve (Part No.3954480)

    Differential Crush Sleeve

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    $5.49


    Product Features:
    • CRUSH SLEEVE 12 BLT CAR
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    Motive Gear – Differential Bearing Kit – Koyo (Part No.R12CR)

    Differential Bearing Kit - Koyo

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    $99.99
    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&SL GM 12 BOLT CAR
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    Motive Gear – Differential Master Bearing Kit – Koyo (Part No.R12CRMK)

    Differential Master Bearing Kit - Koyo

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    $105.99
    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:
    • MSTR BRG KT – 12 BOLT CAR
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    Motive Gear – Differential Bearing Kit – Timken (Part No.R12CRT)

    Differential Bearing Kit - Timken

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    $103.99
    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 12 BOLT CAR
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    Richmond Gear – RngPnn (Part No.69-0034-1)

    RngPnn

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    $344.99
    RngPnn

    Richmond Gear – RngPnn (Part No.79-0064-1)

    RngPnn

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    $511.99
    RngPnn

    Motive Gear – Performance Differential Ring and Pinion (Part No.G888342)

    Performance Differential Ring and Pinion

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    $248.99


    Product Features:
    • GM 12BL 8.875 R/P 3.42 MGP
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    National – Shaft Repair Sleeve (Part No.99170)

    Shaft Repair Sleeve

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    $41.99
    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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    National – Shaft Repair Sleeve (Part No.99152)

    Shaft Repair Sleeve

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    $40.49
    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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    1968 Buick Special Differentials

    Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 1968 Buick Special. Maybe you just need a couple of Differentials. Either way, Advance Auto Parts has 48 different Differentials in our inventory ranging from $5.49 to $566.99. That means you can find the exact parts or products you need to keep that 1968 Buick Special 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 1968 Buick Special. Valvoline, Driveworks, 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 1968 Buick Special, but don’t take our word for it – read our customer ratings and reviews and buy with confidence. Out of the 1,599 reviews in this category, some of the top rated parts include Differential Pinion Shim Kit with 5.0 stars.

    So if you’re in the market for aftermarket Differentials to keep your 1968 Buick Special 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 1968 Buick Special Last

    Simple repair, complete replacement, or a full rebuild. No matter the job, your 1968 Buick Special 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 Special the best it can be. Be sure to browse some of our top Differentials brands and parts.

    Popular National Differentials

    We carry National parts in our stock across Front Differential Pinion Bearings and Differential Bearings categories, plus more. For a 1968 Buick Special, our most popular National Differentials include:
    Bearings
    from $15.99
    (9)
    Bearings
    Front Differential Pinion Bearings
    Bearings
    from $16.99
    (25)
    Bearings
    Differential Bearings
    Bearings
    from $10.49
    (4)
    Bearings
    Rear Differential Pinion Bearings

    FAQs for 1968 Buick Special Differentials

    What are the most purchased Differentials for the 1968 Buick Special?

    Out of 48 Differentials for the 1968 Buick Special, the most popular in our inventory are:
    Taper Bearing Set
    from $10.29
    (38)
    Taper Bearing Set
    Differential Bearings
    Differential Cover Gasket
    from $7.49
    (7)
    Differential Cover Gasket
    Rear Housing Cover Gaskets
    Differential Carrier Shim Kit
    from $8.49
    (3)
    Differential Carrier Shim Kit
    Differential Carrier Shim Kits

    What are the top-rated 1968 Buick Special Differentials?

    Top-rated Differentials for your 1968 Buick Special based on customer reviews/ratings are:
    Differential Pinion Shim Kit
    from $7.49
    (1)
    Differential Pinion Shim Kit
    “good product”