1978 Chevrolet Camaro Differentials

Essential 1978 Chevrolet Camaro Differentials

Richmond Gear – MiniSpool (Part No.78-7526-1)

MiniSpool

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$124.99
MiniSpool

Pro-King – Differential Cross Shaft (Part No.742G673)

Differential Cross Shaft

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$28.49
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 – GM 8.2" Crush Sleeve (Part No.33103)

GM 8.2" Crush Sleeve

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$16.99
GM 8.2″ crush sleeve w/OEM ring & pinion (NOT AFTERMARKET ring & pinion). 2.470″ long.

Product Features:
  • Crush sleeve for GM 8.2″ with OEM ring and pinion set
  • 2.470″ tall
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National – Bearings (Part No.HM89210)

Bearings

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$14.99
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 – Pinion Nut Washer (Part No.33167)

Pinion Nut Washer

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$14.99
Pinion nut washer for GM 7.2″ IFS, 7.5″, 7.6″, 7.6″ IFS, 8.5″, 8.6″ & 9.5″.

Product Features:
  • Pinion nut washer for GM 7.2″ IFS, 7.5″, 7.625″, 7.6″ IFS, 8.5″, 8.6″ and 9.5″.
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Yukon Gear – Powr Lok Flat Driven Plate For Dana 44 (Part No.16173)

Powr Lok Flat Driven Plate For Dana 44

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$31.99
Product Features:
  • Driven plate
  • Fits Dana Spicer 44 Powr Lok
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Yukon Gear – Pinion Install Kit For GM 8.5" Differential (Part No.13069)

Pinion Install Kit For GM 8.5" Differential

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$176.99
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.

Product Features:
  • 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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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 – 2010 & Up V8 Camaro 218Mm / GM 8.6Irs Axle Seal (Part No.30287)

2010 & Up V8 Camaro 218Mm / GM 8.6Irs Axle Seal

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$46.99
Product Features:
  • Axle seal
  • Fits GM 8.6″ IRS Camaro
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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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Yukon Gear – Standard Open Spider Gear Kit For 8.2" GM With 28 Spline Axles (Part No.16051)

Standard Open Spider Gear Kit For 8.2" GM With 28 Spline Axles

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$332.99
Yukon standard open spider gear kit for 8.2″ GM with 28 spline axles. Yukon uses higher quality materials and better techniques than OEM to ensure a longer lasting spider gear set. All components come with a one year warranty against manufacturing defects.

Product Features:
  • Spider gear kit
  • Fits GM 8.2″ open differential
  • Includes two side gears, two pinion gears, cross pin shaft, cross pin bolt and spider gear thrust washers.
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Yukon Gear – Dura Grip Positraction For GM 7.625" With 28 Spline Axles, 3.23 & Up (Part No.26018)

Dura Grip Positraction For GM 7.625" With 28 Spline Axles, 3.23 & Up

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$803.99
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 7.625″ with 28 spline axles
  • 3.23 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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Yukon Gear – Differential Cover B (Part No.33572)

Differential Cover B

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$7.99
Differential Cover B

Pro-King – Differential Ring Gear Bolt (Part No.742E935)

Differential Ring Gear Bolt

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$1.49
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.32207)

Bearings

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$34.99
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
  • Matched cup and cone components ensures consistent quality and outstanding performance
  • Industry leading coverage
  • Professional technicians know they can depend on National
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Yukon Gear – Positraction Clutch Guide (Part No.33352)

Positraction Clutch Guide

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$8.99
Positraction clutch guide.

Product Features:
  • Clutch guide for Chrysler 9.25″, Dana Spicer 44, Dana Spicer 50, Ford 8.8″, GM 12 bolt passenger car, GM 8.2″, 8.5″ and 8.6″, 1963-1979 Corvette and Nissan Titan
  • Compatible with Dura Grip positractions only
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Yukon Gear – Axle Bearing Retainer For Dana 44 Rear (Part No.33542)

Axle Bearing Retainer For Dana 44 Rear

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$30.99
Product Features:
  • Bearing retainer
  • Fits Dana Spicer 44 with Set 10 bearing
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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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Richmond Gear – Differential Spool (Part No.81-1030-1)

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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Yukon Gear – Chrome Moly Cross Pin Shaft For Mini-Spool For GM 12 Bolt Car And Truck (Part No.32236)

Chrome Moly Cross Pin Shaft For Mini-Spool For GM 12 Bolt Car And Truck

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$51.99
Chrome Moly cross pin shaft for Mini-Spool for GM 12P and 12T HD.

Product Features:
  • Hardened cross pin shaft
  • Fits GM 12 bolt passenger car and truck
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Yukon Gear – 8.6" GM 12P 12T & F8.8 Carrier Installation Kit (Part No.57010)

8.6" GM 12P 12T & F8.8 Carrier Installation Kit

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$119.99
Yukon Carrier installation kits are great, low cost kit for carrier changes such as Positraction or locker upgrades. Carrier installation kit for GM 8.6″, 12 bolt car and 12 bolt truck differential. This kit contains carrier bearings, races and shims.

Product Features:
  • Fits GM 12 bolt passenger car and truck and 8.6″
  • Includes carrier bearings and races and “super” carrier shim kit
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Yukon Gear – Redline Synthetic "Shock Proof" Oil – 4 Quarts (Part No.15004)

Redline Synthetic "Shock Proof" Oil - 4 Quarts

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$137.99
Redline Synthetic “Shock Proof” Oil. 4 Quarts.

Product Features:
  • Includes four quarts of Redline Shockproof oil
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Motive Gear – Differential Carrier (Part No.GM7.6E)

Differential Carrier

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$138.99
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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Yukon Gear – Adapter Sleeve Fro GM 7.2", 7.625" & 8.0" Yokes To Use Triple Lip Pinion Seal (Part No.41210)

Adapter Sleeve Fro GM 7.2", 7.625" & 8.0" Yokes To Use Triple Lip Pinion Seal

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$25.99
Yukon 4340 Chrome-Moly replacement outer stub for D44 ’87-’94 Wrangler with a length of 8.31″ and 27 splines. Yukon 4340 Chrome-Moly axles provide up to 50% increased strength over stock axles for use in extreme performance applications with large tires and high horsepower. Yukon’s 4340 axles are manufactured using the latest technologies and the highest quality materials to ensure high strength and long life. Limited Lifetime warranty covers manufacturing defects and axle breakage for as long as you own the vehicle. This warranty is not transferable to another party. “No Questions Asked” replacement for first warranty return, however Yukon reserves the right to either replace axle or refund original purchase price after the first warranty claim. Yukon (through Randy’s ring & pinion) makes final determination on warranty considerations.

Product Features:
  • 27 spline
  • 8.31″ long
  • Fits Dana Spicer 30 in 1987-1994 Wrangler
  • Outer stub
  • 5-760X U-joint size
  • 4340 Chromoly
  • For WARN hub conversion only
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Motive Gear – Differential Gear Install Kit (Part No.GM8.5IK)

Differential Gear Install Kit

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$65.99


Product Features:
  • MINI INSTALL KIT GM 8.5 REAR
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Pro-King – Differential Cover Plug (Part No.742G484)

Differential Cover Plug

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$6.59
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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Pro-King – Pinion Nut (Part No.740A961)

Pinion Nut

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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 – Pinion Nut (Part No.33150)

Pinion Nut

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$11.99
Pinion nut for GM 12 bolt car & truck, 55-62 car & truck, 8.2″, 8.2″ Buick/Olds/Pontiac & 63-79 Corvette. 1 1/8″ socket, 7/8″ x 16 thread.

Product Features:
  • Pinion nut for GM 12 bolt car and truck, 8.2″, 8.2″ Buick, Oldsmobile and Pontiac and 1963-1979 Corvette
  • 7/8″ x 16 thread
  • 1 1/8″ socket
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1978 Chevrolet Camaro Differentials

Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 1978 Chevrolet Camaro. Maybe you just need a couple of Differentials. Either way, Advance Auto Parts has 168 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 1978 Chevrolet Camaro running smoothly.

Differentials are only as good as their brand. We stock 11 different brands to make sure you have plenty of trusted parts to choose from for your 1978 Chevrolet Camaro. Felpro, National, and Yukon 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 1978 Chevrolet Camaro, but don’t take our word for it – read our customer ratings and reviews and buy with confidence. Out of the 765 reviews in this category, some of the top rated parts include Differential Master Bearing Kit – Koyo with 3.8 stars and Differential Ring and Pinion with 4.5 stars.

So if you’re in the market for aftermarket Differentials to keep your 1978 Chevrolet Camaro 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 Chevrolet Camaro Last

Simple repair, complete replacement, or a full rebuild. No matter the job, your 1978 Chevrolet Camaro 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 Camaro the best it can be. Be sure to browse some of our top Differentials brands and parts.

Popular Mr. Gasket Differentials

We carry Mr. Gasket parts in our stock across Rear Differential Cover Gaskets categories, plus more. For a 1978 Chevrolet Camaro, our most popular Mr. Gasket Differentials include:
Differential Gasket
from $15.99
(1)
Differential Gasket
Rear Differential Cover Gaskets

Top 1978 Chevrolet Camaro Differentials from Felpro

Felpro products are another trusted brand when it comes to Differentials for your 1978 Chevrolet Camaro. Popular Felpro parts include:
Differential Cover Gasket
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(195)
Differential Cover Gasket
Rear Differential Cover Gaskets

FAQs for 1978 Chevrolet Camaro Differentials

What are the most purchased Differentials for the 1978 Chevrolet Camaro?

Out of 168 Differentials for the 1978 Chevrolet Camaro, the most popular in our inventory are:
Bearings
from $16.99
(25)
Bearings
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 Chevrolet Camaro Differentials?

Top-rated Differentials for your 1978 Chevrolet Camaro based on customer reviews/ratings are:
Differential Master Bearing Kit - Koyo
from $156.99
(5)
Differential Master Bearing Kit – Koyo
“was delivered as promised and on time”
Differential Ring and Pinion
from $241.99
(4)
Differential Ring and Pinion
“Perfect match and easy install”
Differential Carrier Shim Kit
from $8.49
(3)
Differential Carrier Shim Kit
“worked great”