1971 Oldsmobile 442 Differentials

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Essential 1971 Oldsmobile 442 Differentials

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$195.99

This differential bearing kit includes all necessary installation components for a differential ring and pinion on certain vehicle years, makes and models.

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Convenient kit – this ring and pinion bearing installation kit includes all necessary components for a complete repair on certain vehicle applications.
Related repair – smart to have on hand when installing a differential ring and pinion.
Durable construction – built for reliable longevity, free of defects in materials and workmanship
Trustworthy quality – backed by team of designers and engineers in the United States

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$463.99

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!

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$9.99

Pinion nut for GM 7.2″ IFS, 7.5″, 7.6″, 7.6″ IFS, 8.0″, 8.25″, 8.5″, 8.6″, 9.25″ IFS, 9.5″ & Oldsmobile Dropouts. 1 1/4″ socket, 7/8″ x 14 thread.

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Pinion nut for GM 7.2″, 7.5″, 7.625″, 8.0″, 8.25″ IFS, 8.5″, 8.6″, 9.25″ IFS and 9.5″
7/8″ x 14 thread
1 1/4″ socket

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$929.99

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. This case is drilled for 3/8″ bolts. Some factory gears use 7/16″ bolts. If your factory gear uses 7/16″ bolts you will need to drill out the ring gear bolt holes.

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Fits GM 8.2″ in Buick, Oldsmobile and Pontiac
3.31 ratio and up 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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Value-priced bearing meets all cataloged application requirements.

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Brand may vary by location

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$445.99

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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$219.99

Bearing race driver. No return.

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Bearing race driver
Fits M88010 race
All steel construction

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$38.99

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.

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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
Installation tool reduces sleeve distortion and allows for installation without removal from the shaft

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$214.99

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Spider gear kit
Fits GM 8.5″ 30 spline open differential
Includes two side gears, two pinion gears, cross pin shaft, cross pin bolt and spider gear thrust washers.

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$115.99

Yukon Minimum installation kits are a low cost solution for gear changes in newer vehicles where the bearings can be reused. This kit uses all high quality components to ensure a smooth set up. kit includes a pinion seal, crush sleeve (if applicable), complete shim kit, marking compound and brush.

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Fits GM 7.5″ and 7.625″
Included are a pinion seal, crush sleeve, complete shim kit, marking compound and brush.

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$21.99

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Pinion depth shims for GM 7.5″, 7.625″, 7.6 IFS, 7.6 IRS, 7.75″, 8.2″, 1955-1964 passenger car and 12 bolt car and truck

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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!

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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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Yukon yoke for 8.2″ BOP differential, Mech 3R u/joint size, u/bolt design. All Yukon yokes come with a one year warranty against manufacturing defects.

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Fits GM 8.2″ Buick, Oldsmobile and Pontiac
27 spline
Mechanics 3R u-joint size
Inside snap ring design
2.556″ snap ring span
1.125″ cap diameter
Strap style

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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.

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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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$148.99

Redline Synthetic “Shock Proof” Oil with positraction Additive. 4 Quarts.

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Includes four quarts of Redline Shockproof oil and one 4oz bottle of Yukon positraction additive

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This differential crush sleeve is designed to match the fit and function of the original sleeve on specified vehicles, and is engineered for durability and reliable performance.

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Direct replacement – this differential crush sleeve is designed to match the fit and function of the original sleeve on specified vehicles.
Required replacement – when servicing the differential
Durable construction – this part is made from quality materials to ensure reliable performance and long service life
Trustworthy quality – backed by team of product experts in the United States and more than a century of automotive experience

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$241.99

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GM 10BL 8.5 R/P 3.73A MG FRT/REAR

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TAPERED ROLLER BEARI

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Value-priced seal meets all cataloged application requirements.

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Brand may vary by location

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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

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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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$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.

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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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$123.99

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Fits GM 8.2″, 8.5″ and 8.6″
Steel

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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 1964-1970 Chevrolet 8.2 inch 10 bolt & 1970-1981 GM 8.5 inch ring gear

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.047″ thick cellulose/nitrile composite gasket material
Precision die cut
Reusable

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$109.99

Yukon Carrier installation kits are great, low cost kit for carrier changes such as Positraction or locker upgrades. Carrier installation kit for GM 8.2″ & 8.5″ differential. This kit contains carrier bearings, races and shims.

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Fits GM 7.5″, 7.625″ 8.2″ and 8.5″
Includes carrier bearings and races and “super” carrier shim kit

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$173.99

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, pinion nut, 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.

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Fits GM 8.5″ rear
Included are pinion bearings and races, pinion seal, crush sleeve , complete pinion shim kit, and marking compound with brush.

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$4.99

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

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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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$187.99

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FULL SPOOL GM 10 BOLT 8.5 28 SPL ST

Popular 1971 Oldsmobile 442 Differentials Categories

Differential Oil

Rear Differential Cover Gaskets

Differential Open Unit and Components

Differential Covers

Differential Bearings

Differential Pinion Pilot Bearings

Differential Carriers

Differential Bearing Kits

Front Differential Pinion Bearings

Differential Rebuild Kits

Differential Carrier Shim Kits

Differential Pinion Seals

Differential Mini Spools

Differential Ring and Pinions

Differential End Yokes

Differential Spools

Differential Carrier Bearings

Rear Housing Cover Gaskets

Differential Pinion Bearing Kits

Complete Differentials

Differential Ring Gear Bolts

Bearing Race Drivers

Differential Crush Sleeves

Differential Side Bearing Spacers

Differential Pinion Shims

Differential Pinion Shaft Nuts

Differential Gear Install Kits

Differential Lock Washers

Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 1971 Oldsmobile 442. Maybe you just need a couple of Differentials. Either way, Advance Auto Parts has 128 different Differentials in our inventory ranging from $2.49 to $1,566.99. That means you can find the exact parts or products you need to keep that 1971 Oldsmobile 442 running smoothly.

Differentials are only as good as their brand. We stock 12 different brands to make sure you have plenty of trusted parts to choose from for your 1971 Oldsmobile 442. Valvoline, Yukon Gear, and Motive Gear 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 1971 Oldsmobile 442, but don’t take our word for it – read our customer ratings and reviews and buy with confidence. Out of the 592 reviews in this category, some of the top rated parts include Differential Cover Gasket with 4.4 stars and Differential Ring and Pinion with 5.0 stars.

So if you’re in the market for aftermarket Differentials to keep your 1971 Oldsmobile 442 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 1971 Oldsmobile 442 Last

Simple repair, complete replacement, or a full rebuild. No matter the job, your 1971 Oldsmobile 442 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 442 the best it can be. Be sure to browse some of our top Differentials brands and parts.

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