1972 Buick Electra Differentials

Essential 1972 Buick Electra Differentials

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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Yukon Gear – Mini Spool For GM 8.5" With 30 Spline Axles (Part No.32233)

Mini Spool For GM 8.5" With 30 Spline Axles

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$188.99
Mini spools are a low-cost traction option for vehicles looking for full-time lockup. The mini spool installs into a standard open carrier and give 100% power to both tires at all times. These units are not recommended for street-driven vehicles. We recommend full spools for vehicles with large tires or high horsepower. These units come with a one year warranty against manufacturing defects.

Product Features:
  • Fits GM 8.5″ with 30 spline axles
  • Installs into a standard open carrier case
  • Provides 100% traction to both wheels at all times
  • Not recommended for street driven vehicles
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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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Pro-King – Differential Cross Shaft (Part No.742G930)

Differential Cross Shaft

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$2.79
Pro-King is the leading supplier of transmission and driveline products in the aftermarket.

Product Features:
  • All products are designed to meet or exceed OE quality, form, fit and funtion.
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Motive Gear – Differential Pinion Seal (Part No.2043)

Differential Pinion Seal

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$3.49
Motive Gear offers some of the toughest drive train components on the market today. If you are looking for the largest line of performance ring and pinion gear options available with gear sets in a wide range of ratios for nearly every application, both o
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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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Motive Gear – Differential Mini Spool (Part No.MS10-28)

Differential Mini Spool

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$98.99


Product Features:
  • MINI SPOOL GM 10 BOLT 8 1/2″ 28 SPLINE
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Yukon Gear – Dana 25, 27, 30, 44, Model 20 And Model 35, GM 7.5", 8.2", 8.5", 12P, 12T, C9.25 Rear Cover Bolt (Part No.33286)

Dana 25, 27, 30, 44, Model 20 And Model 35, GM 7.5", 8.2", 8.5", 12P, 12T, C9.25 Rear Cover Bolt

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$9.99
5/16″-18 cover bolt, Dana Spicer 25, 27, 30 and 44, AMC Model 20 and Model 35, Chrysler 9.25 rear, GM 7.5″, 7.625″, 8.2″, 8.5″, 12 bolt passenger car and truck.

Product Features:
  • Cover bolt for Dana Spicer 25, 27, 30 and 44, AMC Model 20 and Model 35, GM 7.5″, 7.625″, 8.2″, 8.5″ and 12 bolt passenger car and truck.
  • 1/2″ head
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Yukon Gear – Conversion Kit (Part No.41184)

Conversion Kit

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$249.99
Product Features:
  • Fits GM 8.2″ Buick, Oldsmobile and Pontiac
  • Adapt GM gears for BOP housing
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Yukon Gear – 14 Plate Dura Grip Composite Clutches, GM 7.5 (Part No.16119)

14 Plate Dura Grip Composite Clutches, GM 7.5

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$202.99
14 plate DURAGRIP COMPOSITE clutches, GM 7.5.

Product Features:
  • Clutch kit
  • Fits GM 7.5″ and 7.625″ with Dura Grip positraction
  • Steel clutches
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Dorman – Help – Pinion Crush Sleeves (Part No.81057)

Pinion Crush Sleeves

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$5.29
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.

Product Features:
  • 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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National – Bearings (Part No.A-6)

Bearings

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$16.99
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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Yukon Gear – Redline Synthetic "Shock Proof" Oil With Positraction Additive – 4 Quarts (Part No.15005)

Redline Synthetic "Shock Proof" Oil With Positraction Additive - 4 Quarts

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$148.99
Redline Synthetic “Shock Proof” Oil with positraction Additive. 4 Quarts.

Product Features:
  • Includes four quarts of Redline Shockproof oil and one 4oz bottle of Yukon positraction additive
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Yukon Gear – Carrier Installation Kit For GM 8.5" Differential With HD Bearings (Part No.57009)

Carrier Installation Kit For GM 8.5" Differential With HD Bearings

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$151.99
Yukon Carrier installation kits are great, low cost kit for carrier changes such as Positraction or locker upgrades. Carrier installation kit for GM 8.5″ differential with HD bearings for large journal carrier. This kit contains carrier bearings, races and shims. This kit is used in 8.5″ differentials using a Yukon Dura Grip, Eaton posi, ValueTrac, True Trac, Pro-Series Auburn, Detroit Locker or standard carrier with large bearing journals.

Product Features:
  • Fits GM 8.5″ with aftermarket positraction
  • Works with Heavy Duty Bearings
  • Includes carrier bearings and races and “super” carrier shim kit
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Yukon Gear – Standard Open Side Gear Thrust Washer For 8.5" GM (Part No.33304)

Standard Open Side Gear Thrust Washer For 8.5" GM

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$15.99
Standard open side gear thrust washer for 8.5″ GM.

Product Features:
  • Side gear thrust washer
  • Fits GM 8.5″
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USA Standard Gear – Standard Spider Gear Set For GM 8.5", 28 Spline (Part No.39026)

Standard Spider Gear Set For GM 8.5", 28 Spline

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$209.99
Product Features:
  • Spider gear kit
  • Fits GM 8.5″ 28 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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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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Yukon Gear – The Carrier Bearing Puller (Part No.56034)

The Carrier Bearing Puller

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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.

Product Features:
  • 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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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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    USA Standard Gear – Master Overhaul Kit for the ’81 & older GM 7.5" Differential (Part No.37048)

    Master Overhaul Kit for the '81 & older GM 7.5" Differential

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    $176.99
    USA Standard Master Overhaul kits let you finish your install with confidence. This kit uses Koyo bearings and races. Included are carrier bearings and races, pinion bearings and races, pinion seal, complete shim kit, ring gear bolts, pinion nut, crush sleeve (if applicable), oil baffles and slingers (if applicable), threading locking compound, marking compound with brush and gasket.

    Product Features:
    • Fits 1981 and down GM 7.5″
    • Uses Koyo bearings and races
    • Included are carrier bearings and races, pinion bearings and races, pinion seal, complete shim kit, ring gear bolts, pinion nut, crush sleeve, oil baffles and slingers, thread locker, marking compound with brush, silicone and gasket.
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    National – Bearings (Part No.HM89449)

    Bearings

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    $25.49
    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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    Yukon Gear – Bearing Race Driver (Part No.56016)

    Bearing Race Driver

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    $188.99
    Bearing race driver. No return.

    Product Features:
    • Bearing race driver
    • Fits HM89210 race
    • All steel construction
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    Yukon Gear – Clutch Guide For GM 7.5" & 7.6" Dura Grip (Part No.33251)

    Clutch Guide For GM 7.5" & 7.6" Dura Grip

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    $10.99
    Product Features:
    • Clutch guide
    • Fits GM 7.5″ and 7.625″ Dura Grip
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    Motive Gear – Differential Ring and Pinion (Part No.GM10-390)

    Differential Ring and Pinion

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    $233.99


    Product Features:
    • GM 10BL 8.5 R/P 3.90 MG FRT/REAR
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    Yukon Gear – Replacement Bare Case For GM 8.5" & 8.6" Dura Grip (Part No.20107)

    Replacement Bare Case For GM 8.5" & 8.6" Dura Grip

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    $386.99
    Replacement bare case for GM 8.5″ & 8.6″ Yukon Dura Grip. Fits both 28 & 30 spline applications. This carrier case is for a Yukon Dura Grip ONLY. It is NOT a replacement carrier for a stock positraction.

    Product Features:
    • Dura Grip positraction carrier case
    • Does not include spider gears
    • Fits GM 8.5″ and 8.6″
    • Fits 2.76 and up ratios only
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    Yukon Gear – 8.5" & 8.6" GM Standard Open Pinion Gear Thrust Washer – Also Fits 8.5" Eaton With 0.795" Cross Pin (Part No.33385)

    8.5" & 8.6" GM Standard Open Pinion Gear Thrust Washer - Also Fits 8.5" Eaton With 0.795" Cross Pin

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    $10.99
    8.5″ & 8.6″ GM standard Open pinion gear Thrust washer. also fits 8.5″ Eaton with 0.795″ cross pin.

    Product Features:
    • Pinion gear thrust washer for GM 8.5″ and 8.6″
    • Fits standard open differentials only
    • 0.795″ I.D.
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    USA Standard Gear – Pinion Installation Kit For ’82-’99 GM 7.5" & 7.625" (Part No.60010)

    Pinion Installation Kit For '82-'99 GM 7.5" & 7.625"

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    $127.99
    7.5″ & 7.625″ GM 82-99 PINION KIT .

    Product Features:
    • Fits 1982-1999 GM 7.5″ and 7.625″
    • Uses Koyo bearings and races
    • Included are pinion bearings and races, pinion seal, pinion nut, crush sleeve, marking compound and brush.
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    Yukon Gear – 3/8" Ring Gear Bolt Washer For GM 12 Bolt Car & Truck, 8.2 Bop & More (Part No.33347)

    3/8" Ring Gear Bolt Washer For GM 12 Bolt Car & Truck, 8.2 Bop & More

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    $4.99
    3/8″ ring gear bolt washer for GM 12 bolt car & truck, 8.2 BOP & more.

    Product Features:
    • 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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    1972 Buick Electra Differentials

    Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 1972 Buick Electra. Maybe you just need a couple of Differentials. Either way, Advance Auto Parts has 201 different Differentials in our inventory ranging from $1.99 to $919.99. That means you can find the exact parts or products you need to keep that 1972 Buick Electra running smoothly.

    Differentials are only as good as their brand. We stock 10 different brands to make sure you have plenty of trusted parts to choose from for your 1972 Buick Electra. Felpro, 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 1972 Buick Electra, but don’t take our word for it – read our customer ratings and reviews and buy with confidence. Out of the 1,744 reviews in this category, some of the top rated parts include Differential Ring and Pinion with 4.5 stars and Differential Carrier Shim Kit with 2.7 stars.

    So if you’re in the market for aftermarket Differentials to keep your 1972 Buick Electra 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 1972 Buick Electra Last

    Simple repair, complete replacement, or a full rebuild. No matter the job, your 1972 Buick Electra 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 Electra the best it can be. Be sure to browse some of our top Differentials brands and parts.

    Popular Driveworks Differentials

    We carry Driveworks parts in our stock across Differential Pinion Seals categories, plus more. For a 1972 Buick Electra, our most popular Driveworks Differentials include:
    Oil Seal
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    (1)
    Oil Seal
    Differential Pinion Seals

    Top 1972 Buick Electra Differentials from Felpro

    Felpro products are another trusted brand when it comes to Differentials for your 1972 Buick Electra. Popular Felpro parts include:
    Differential Cover Gasket
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    (195)
    Differential Cover Gasket
    Rear Differential Cover Gaskets
    Differential Cover Gasket
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    (6)
    Differential Cover Gasket
    Rear Differential Cover Gaskets

    FAQs for 1972 Buick Electra Differentials

    What are the most purchased Differentials for the 1972 Buick Electra?

    Out of 201 Differentials for the 1972 Buick Electra, the most popular in our inventory are:
    Ring Gear Bolt
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    This product is not rated
    Ring Gear Bolt
    Differential Ring Gear Bolts
    3 Qt - Penzoil 80W90 Conventional Gear Oil
    from $44.99
    This product is not rated
    3 Qt – Penzoil 80W90 Conventional Gear Oil
    Differential Oil
    Ring Gear Bolt
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    This product is not rated
    Ring Gear Bolt
    Differential Ring Gear Bolts

    What are the top-rated 1972 Buick Electra Differentials?

    Top-rated Differentials for your 1972 Buick Electra based on customer reviews/ratings are:
    Differential Ring and Pinion
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    (4)
    Differential Ring and Pinion
    “Perfect match and easy install”
    Differential Carrier Shim Kit
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    (3)
    Differential Carrier Shim Kit
    “worked great”
    Multi Purpose Seal
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    (2)
    Multi Purpose Seal
    “Front seal. Old one was leaking”