1978 Buick Estate Wagon Differentials

Essential 1978 Buick Estate Wagon Differentials

Richmond Gear – Differential Cross Shaft (Part No.80-0272-1)

Differential Cross Shaft

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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!

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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Driveworks – Taper Bearing Cup (Part No.S-LM-501314)

Taper Bearing Cup

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$7.29
Value-priced bearing meets all cataloged application requirements.

Product Features:
  • Brand may vary by location
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USA Standard Gear – Ring & Pinion Gear Set For GM 8.5" In A 4.56 Ratio (Part No.36218)

Ring & Pinion Gear Set For GM 8.5" In A 4.56 Ratio

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$274.99
USA Standard ring & pinion sets are the right choice to add confidence to your install. USA Standard Gear offers a full line of ring & pinion sets for a variety of common & hard to find applications. USA standard gear offers a standard one year warranty against defects on their ring & pinion sets.

Product Features:
  • Fits GM 8.5″ and 8.6″
  • 8.50″ ring gear diameter
  • 30 spline pinion
  • 10 ring gear bolts
  • 4.56 ratio
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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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    Motive Gear – Differential Carrier Gear Kit (Part No.GM10BI)

    Differential Carrier Gear Kit

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    Product Features:
    • GM10 BOLT 8.5″ 28 SPL INTERNAL KIT (OPEN)
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    Yukon Gear – 7.5 GM Cover Gasket (Part No.23018)

    7.5 GM Cover Gasket

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    $11.99
    7.5 GM cover gasket.

    Product Features:
    • Cover gasket
    • Fits GM 7.5″ and 7.625″
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    Yukon Gear – Dura Grip Positraction For GM 8.5" & 8.6" With 30 Spline Axles (Part No.26016)

    Dura Grip Positraction For GM 8.5" & 8.6" With 30 Spline Axles

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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 unit has larger bearing journals for added strength & uses heavy-duty carrier bearings & races.

    Product Features:
    • Fits GM 8.5″ and 8.6″ with 30 spline axles
    • 2.73 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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    Pro-King – Differential Pinion Seal (Part No.742G070)

    Differential Pinion Seal

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    $4.99
    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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    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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    Yukon Gear – 3 Qt – Penzoil 80W90 Conventional Gear Oil (Part No.15002)

    3 Qt - Penzoil 80W90 Conventional Gear Oil

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    $44.99
    3 Qt. Penzoil 80W90 conventional gear Oil.

    Product Features:
    • Includes three quarts of conventional oil
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    Yukon Gear – Redi Sleeve For GM 8.5", 9.5" & 8.2" Bop Yokes (Part No.30229)

    Redi Sleeve For GM 8.5", 9.5" & 8.2" Bop Yokes

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    $57.99
    8.5, 9.5, & 8.2 Buick, Oldsmobile, Pontiac GM REDI sleeve yoke saver.Yukon Mighty seal.

    Product Features:
    • Pinion Redi-sleeve
    • Fits GM 8.5″, 9.5″ and 8.2″ Buick, Oldsmobile and Pontiac
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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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    Dorman – Rear Axle Shaft, Left or Right (Part No.630-114)

    Rear Axle Shaft, Left or Right

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    $211.99
    Axle shaft damaged or bearings worn out? This axle shaft directly replaces the original equipment on certain vehicles, complete with all necessary application-specific installation components.

    Product Features:
    • Direct replacement – this axle shaft replaces the original equipment on specific vehicle years, makes and models
    • Complete kit – each shaft includes critical installation hardware and components needed for specific vehicle applications
    • Durable construction – designed to rigorous standards and tested to ensure performance
    • Trustworthy solution – backed by team of engineers and quality control specialists in the United States
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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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    Driveworks – Taper Bearing Set (Part No.S-A-6)

    Taper Bearing Set

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    $10.29
    Value-priced bearing meets all cataloged application requirements.

    Product Features:
    • Brand may vary by location
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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 – Differential Spool (Part No.81-1028-1)

    Differential Spool

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    $259.99
    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 Pinion Shim Kit (Part No.1104)

    Differential Pinion Shim Kit

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    $12.99


    Product Features:
    • KIT SHIM
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    Motive Gear – Differential Pinion Nut (Part No.1260823)

    Differential Pinion Nut

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    $8.49
    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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    Pro-King – Crush Sleeve (Part No.741A034)

    Crush Sleeve

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    $3.99
    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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    Yukon Gear – Aluminum Girdle Cover For 8.2" And 8.5" GM Ta HD (Part No.32121)

    Aluminum Girdle Cover For 8.2" And 8.5" GM Ta HD

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    $396.99
    Aluminum Girdle cover for 8.2″ and 8.5″ GM TA HD.

    Product Features:
    • Fits GM 8.5″ and 8.6″
    • Aluminum girdle cover
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    Mr. Gasket – Differential Cover Kit (Part No.9891)

    Differential Cover Kit

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    $65.99
    Add some bling to the underside of your car with Mr. Gasket’s chrome differential cover. This chrome-plated steel cover is made to fit GM 10-bolt with 8 1/2 in ring gear. Is a complete kit with a gasket and bolts.

    Product Features:
    • Made Of Chrome Plated Steel
    • Fits GM 8.5-Inch 10 Bolt
    • Complete Kit With Gasket And Bolts
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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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    Felpro – Differential Cover Gasket (Part No.RDS 55029)

    Differential Cover Gasket

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    $7.49
    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.MS7.5-28)

    Differential Mini Spool

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    $101.99


    Product Features:
    • MINI SPOOL GM 7 1/2″ 28 SPLINE
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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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    Motive Gear – Differential Gear Install Kit (Part No.GM7.5IK)

    Differential Gear Install Kit

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    $49.99


    Product Features:
    • MINI INSTALL KIT GM 7.5
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    Richmond Gear – RngPnnInstlKt (Part No.83-1019-B)

    RngPnnInstlKt

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    RngPnnInstlKt

    1978 Buick Estate Wagon Differentials

    Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 1978 Buick Estate Wagon. Maybe you just need a couple of Differentials. Either way, Advance Auto Parts has 111 different Differentials in our inventory ranging from $2.49 to $551.99. That means you can find the exact parts or products you need to keep that 1978 Buick Estate Wagon 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 1978 Buick Estate Wagon. 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 1978 Buick Estate Wagon, but don’t take our word for it – read our customer ratings and reviews and buy with confidence. Out of the 1,763 reviews in this category, some of the top rated parts include Differential Ring And Pinion with 4.2 stars and Differential Cover Gasket with 4.4 stars.

    So if you’re in the market for aftermarket Differentials to keep your 1978 Buick Estate Wagon 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 1978 Buick Estate Wagon Last

    Simple repair, complete replacement, or a full rebuild. No matter the job, your 1978 Buick Estate Wagon 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 Estate Wagon 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 Differential Pinion Pilot Bearings and Front Differential Pinion Bearings categories, plus more. For a 1978 Buick Estate Wagon, our most popular National Differentials include:
    Shaft Repair Sleeve
    from $37.99
    (1)
    Shaft Repair Sleeve
    Differential Pinion Pilot Bearings
    Bearings
    from $15.99
    (9)
    Bearings
    Front Differential Pinion Bearings
    Bearings
    from $16.99
    (25)
    Bearings
    Differential Bearings

    FAQs for 1978 Buick Estate Wagon Differentials

    What are the most purchased Differentials for the 1978 Buick Estate Wagon?

    Out of 111 Differentials for the 1978 Buick Estate Wagon, the most popular in our inventory are:
    Taper Bearing Set
    from $10.29
    (38)
    Taper Bearing Set
    Differential Bearings
    Differential Shaft Lock Bolt
    from $5.99
    (11)
    Differential Shaft Lock Bolt
    Differential Pinion Shaft Lock Bolts
    Ring Gear Bolt
    from $2.49
    This product is not rated
    Ring Gear Bolt
    Differential Ring Gear Bolts

    What are the top-rated 1978 Buick Estate Wagon Differentials?

    Top-rated Differentials for your 1978 Buick Estate Wagon based on customer reviews/ratings are:
    Differential Ring And Pinion
    from $342.99
    (23)
    Differential Ring And Pinion
    “So far so good.”
    Differential Cover Gasket
    from $7.49
    (7)
    Differential Cover Gasket
    “good”
    Differential Master Bearing Kit - Koyo
    from $156.99
    (5)
    Differential Master Bearing Kit – Koyo
    “was delivered as promised and on time”