1978 Chevrolet Corvette Differentials

Essential 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Differentials

Richmond Gear – Differential Spool Bearing Kit (Part No.29-0013-1)

Differential Spool Bearing Kit

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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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Motive Gear – Differential Carrier Shim Kit (Part No.1116)

Differential Carrier Shim Kit

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$18.99


Product Features:
  • CARRIER SHIM – DANA 30
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Idemitsu – Type HP Automatic Transmission Fluid – 1 qt (Part No.30040099-75000C)

Type HP Automatic Transmission Fluid - 1 qt

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$13.79
Formulated to meet the specific requirements of Subaru vehicles equipped with conventional (non-CVT) transmissions up to model year 2005. Recommended for service-fill in all Subaru automatic transmissions where SUBARU ATF HP is specified. Fuel economy demands and more sophisticated electronic controls have made automatic transmissions not only more complex, but also unique to each vehicle manufacturer. Long gone are the days of having just a couple choices of automatic transmission fluid type. IDEMITSU is the factory fill Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) supplier to most Asian imports. IDEMITSU application-specific ATF products match the exact friction materials and performance requirements of each different vehicle model for which they are made.

Product Features:
  • Excellent resistance to oxidation and thermal breakdown provide long fluid life and extended protection
  • Precisely engineered frictional characteristics guarantee smooth shifting and outstanding anti-shudder performance
  • Provides superior cleanliness, maintaining the transmission free of sludge and varnish deposits
  • Excellent seal compatibility and conditioning reduces risk of fluid leaks due to seal shrinkage, hardening and cracking
  • Advanced anti-wear technology provides maximum protection to gears and bearings
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Yukon Gear – Pinion Install Kit For Dana 36 Ica Corvette Differential (Part No.13019)

Pinion Install Kit For Dana 36 Ica Corvette Differential

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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 Dana Spicer 36
  • Included are pinion bearings and races, pinion seal, complete pinion shim kit, and marking compound with brush.
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Yukon Gear – Steel Cover For Dana 44HD (Part No.32317)

Steel Cover For Dana 44HD

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Product Features:
  • Fits Dana Spicer 44HD
  • Steel
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Yukon Gear – 12P, 12T, CI Vet, & 55GM 8460N Redi Sleeve Yoke Saver (Part No.30225)

12P, 12T, CI Vet, & 55GM 8460N Redi Sleeve Yoke Saver

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$103.99
12P, 12T, CI VET, & 55GM 8460N REDI sleeve yoke saver.Yukon Mighty seal.

Product Features:
  • Pinion Redi-sleeve
  • Fits GM 12 bolt passenger car, 12 bolt truck and 1963-1979 Corvette
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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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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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Powertrax – No-Slip Traction System (Part No.9204443020)

No-Slip Traction System

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$553.99
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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    Driveworks – Oil Seal (Part No.S-8460N)

    Oil Seal

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    $6.29
    Value-priced seal meets all cataloged application requirements.

    Product Features:
    • Brand may vary by location
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    Yukon Gear – 8.2" GM & CI Vette Positraction Cross Pin Shaft (Part No.33411)

    8.2" GM & CI Vette Positraction Cross Pin Shaft

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    $73.99
    8.2″ GM & CI Vette positraction cross pin shaft.

    Product Features:
    • Cross pin shaft for GM 8.2″ and 1963-1979 Corvette
    • Fits standard open and positraction applications
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    Yukon Gear – Super Carrier Shim Kit For Ford 8.8", GM 12 Bolt Car & Truck, 8.6 & Vette (Part No.55002)

    Super Carrier Shim Kit For Ford 8.8", GM 12 Bolt Car & Truck, 8.6 & Vette

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    $52.99
    Product Features:
    • Super carrier shim kit for Ford 8.8″, GM 12 bolt passenger car and truck, GM 8.0″, 8.6″, 8.6″ IRS and 1963-1979 Corvette
    • Interlocking design makes installation much easier
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    Yukon Gear – High Performance Ring & Pinion "Thick" Gear Set For GM CI In A 4.11 Ratio (Part No.24516)

    High Performance Ring & Pinion "Thick" Gear Set For GM CI In A 4.11 Ratio

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    $756.99
    Yukon Ring & Pinion sets give you the confidence of knowing you’re running gears designed for the harshest of conditions. Whether it’s on the street, off-road, or at the track; Yukon ring & pinion sets deliver unrivaled performance & quality. Yukon uses the latest designs and manufacturing technologies to provide a quiet running gear that is strong and easy to set up. All Yukon ring & pinion sets come standard with a one-year warranty. thick gear for 3.90 & down carrier.

    Product Features:
    • Fits 1963-1979 Corvette
    • 8.20″ ring gear diameter
    • 30 spline pinion
    • 4.11 ratio
    • Thick gear for 3.90 and down carrier
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    Pro-King – Differential Pinion Shim Kit (Part No.742G202)

    Differential Pinion Shim Kit

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    $5.99
    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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    Energy Suspension – Differential Pinion Mount Grommet Set (Part No.3.1101G)

    Differential Pinion Mount Grommet Set

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    $13.99
    Product Features:
    • Differential Pinion Mount Grommet Set
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    Yukon Gear – Replacement Yoke For Dana 44-HD, 60, And 70 With A 1310 U/Joint Size (Part No.41023)

    Replacement Yoke For Dana 44-HD, 60, And 70 With A 1310 U/Joint Size

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    $192.99
    Yukon replacement yoke for Dana 44-HD, 60, and 70 with a 1310 U/joint size. 3.219″ snap ring span, 1.062″ cap diameter. Outside snap ring. This yoke uses u-bolts. All Yukon yokes come with a one year warranty against manufacturing defects.

    Product Features:
    • Fits Dana Spicer 60, 70, 70U and 70HD
    • 29 spline
    • 1310 u-joint size
    • 3.219″ snap ring span
    • 1.062″ cap diameter
    • Outside snap ring design
    • U-bolt style
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    Yukon Gear – 3/8" X 1-1/4" Ring Gear Bolt, 55P Auburn Conversion Bolt (Part No.33052)

    3/8" X 1-1/4" Ring Gear Bolt, 55P Auburn Conversion Bolt

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    $4.99
    3/8″ x 1-1/4″ ring gear bolt, 55P AUBURN conversion bolt.

    Product Features:
    • Ring gear bolt
    • Fits 1955-1964 GM passenger car with Auburn positraction
    • 3/8″ x 1 1/4″
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    Motive Gear – Differential Mini Spool (Part No.MSD44-30)

    Differential Mini Spool

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    $101.99


    Product Features:
    • MINI SPOOL – DANA 44, 30 SPL.
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    Yukon Gear – Chevy ’55-’64 Car And Truck Dropout Gasket (Part No.23017)

    Chevy '55-'64 Car And Truck Dropout Gasket

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    $13.99
    55P Chevy Passenger Drop Out gasket.

    Product Features:
    • Cover gasket
    • Fits 1955-1964 GM passenger car
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    Felpro – Axle Housing Cover Gasket (Part No.RDS 5007)

    Axle Housing Cover Gasket

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    $6.29
    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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    Yukon Gear – Dana 44 JK / 60 / 70U Pinion Nut Washer Replacement (Part No.33164)

    Dana 44 JK / 60 / 70U Pinion Nut Washer Replacement

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    $3.99
    Product Features:
    • Pinion nut washer for Chrysler 7.25″, 8.25″, 8.75″ with 29 spline pinion, Jeep JK rear, Dana Spicer 60, 70, 70U and 70HD and 2007-2010 Ford 10.5″
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    Yukon Gear – Replacement Carrier Shim Kit For Dana 44HD (Part No.55016)

    Replacement Carrier Shim Kit For Dana 44HD

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    $51.99
    Product Features:
    • Carrier shim kit for Dana Spicer 44HD
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    Motive Gear – Differential Gear Install Kit (Part No.GM8.4IK)

    Differential Gear Install Kit

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    $69.99


    Product Features:
    • INSTALL KIT 55-64 CHEVY 8.4 DROPOUT
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    Yukon Gear – Replacement Pinion Nut For Dana 25, 27, 30, 36, 44, 53 & GM 7.75" (Part No.33143)

    Replacement Pinion Nut For Dana 25, 27, 30, 36, 44, 53 & GM 7.75"

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    $6.99
    Yukon Ring & Pinion sets give you the confidence of knowing you’re running gears designed for the harshest of conditions. Whether it’s on the street, off-road, or at the track; Yukon ring & pinion sets deliver unrivaled performance & quality. Yukon uses t

    Product Features:
    • Pinion nut for Dana Spicer 25, 27, 30, 44, 50 and GM 7.75″
    • 3/4″ x 16 thread
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    ACDelco – Differential Bearing (Part No.J7060723477ACD)

    Differential Bearing

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    $69.63
    Differential Bearing

    Powertrax – Lock Right Locker (Part No.1921-LR)

    Lock Right Locker

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    $368.99
    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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    Yukon Gear – Dana 44 Pinion Gear Thrust Washer (Part No.33281)

    Dana 44 Pinion Gear Thrust Washer

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    $4.99
    Dana 44, GM55P & 8.2″ GM pinion gear Thrust washer.

    Product Features:
    • Pinion gear thrust washer for Dana Spicer 44, GM 8.2″ and 1955-1964 GM passenger car
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    Motive Gear – Differential Crush Sleeve (Part No.3108)

    Differential Crush Sleeve

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    $20.29


    Product Features:
    • CRUSH SLEEVE 63-79 CORVET
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    Yukon Gear – Bearing Race Driver (Part No.56023)

    Bearing Race Driver

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    $198.99
    Bearing race driver. No return.

    Product Features:
    • Bearing race driver
    • Fits M88010 race
    • All steel construction
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    1978 Chevrolet Corvette Differentials

    Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 1978 Chevrolet Corvette. Maybe you just need a couple of Differentials. Either way, Advance Auto Parts has 71 different Differentials in our inventory ranging from $1.49 to $883.99. That means you can find the exact parts or products you need to keep that 1978 Chevrolet Corvette running smoothly.

    Differentials are only as good as their brand. We stock 13 different brands to make sure you have plenty of trusted parts to choose from for your 1978 Chevrolet Corvette. DriveWorks, Idemitsu, 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 Corvette, but don’t take our word for it – read our customer ratings and reviews and buy with confidence. Out of the 80 reviews in this category, some of the top rated parts include Differential Pinion Shim Kit with 5.0 stars and Differential Gasket with 5.0 stars.

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

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

    Popular Idemitsu Differentials

    We carry Idemitsu parts in our stock across Differential Oil categories, plus more. For a 1978 Chevrolet Corvette, our most popular Idemitsu Differentials include:
    Type HP Automatic Transmission Fluid - 1 qt
    from $13.79
    (3)
    Type HP Automatic Transmission Fluid – 1 qt
    Differential Oil

    Top 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Differentials from Driveworks

    Driveworks products are another trusted brand when it comes to Differentials for your 1978 Chevrolet Corvette. Popular Driveworks parts include:
    Taper Bearing Set
    from $10.29
    (70)
    Taper Bearing Set
    Differential Bearings

    FAQs for 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Differentials

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

    Out of 71 Differentials for the 1978 Chevrolet Corvette, the most popular in our inventory are:
    3 Qt - Penzoil 80W90 Conventional Gear Oil
    from $44.99
    This product is not rated
    3 Qt – Penzoil 80W90 Conventional Gear Oil
    Differential Oil
    Multi Purpose Seal
    from $12.29
    (2)
    Multi Purpose Seal
    Differential Pinion Seals
    Differential Carrier Shim Kit
    from $8.49
    (3)
    Differential Carrier Shim Kit
    Differential Carrier Shim Kits

    What are the top-rated 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Differentials?

    Top-rated Differentials for your 1978 Chevrolet Corvette based on customer reviews/ratings are:
    Differential Pinion Shim Kit
    from $7.49
    (1)
    Differential Pinion Shim Kit
    “good product”
    Differential Gasket
    from $15.99
    (1)
    Differential Gasket
    “A perfect fit. Well made.”