1978 Chevrolet Corvette Differentials

Essential 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Differentials

Valvoline – Transfer Case Fluid, 1 Quart (Part No.855459)

Transfer Case Fluid, 1 Quart

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$14.99
Valvoline Multi-Vehicle Transfer Case Fluid is a full synthetic product meeting the performance needs for transfer cases recommending Ford XL-12 and GM Auto Trak II specifications or ATF fluids (DEX/MERC, ATF +4, etc).

Product Features:
  • Recommended for use in most Ford, GM and FCA (Dodge, Jeep) models
  • Formulated to help prevent gear wear and protect against rust and corrosion
  • Formulated to deliver enhanced protection against deposits
  • Helps provide better protection during extreme operating conditions
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National – Shaft Repair Sleeve (Part No.99155)

Shaft Repair Sleeve

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$38.49
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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Yukon Gear – Pinion Install Kit For GM 55P And 55T Differential (Part No.13060)

Pinion Install Kit For GM 55P And 55T Differential

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$276.99
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, 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 1955-1964 GM truck and passenger car
  • Included are pinion bearings and races, pinion seal, crush sleeve, complete pinion shim kit, and marking compound with brush.
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USA Standard Gear – Master Overhaul Kit for the ’63-’79 GM CI Corvette Differential (Part No.37063)

Master Overhaul Kit for the '63-'79 GM CI Corvette Differential

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$279.99
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 1963-1979 Corvette
  • 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, thread locker, marking compound with brush and gasket.
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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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Driveworks – Differential Seal Kit (Part No.S-472258)

Differential Seal Kit

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$5.49
Product Features:
  • Brand may vary by location
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Felpro – Axle Housing Cover Gasket (Part No.RDS 55389)

Axle Housing Cover Gasket

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$11.49
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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Yukon Gear – Dana 44-HD (HD Only ) Cross Pin Bolt, Standard Open & Tracloc (With C-Clip) (Part No.33240)

Dana 44-HD (HD Only ) Cross Pin Bolt, Standard Open & Tracloc (With C-Clip)

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$11.99
Dana 44-HD (HD ONLY ) cross pin bolt, standard Open & TracLoc (with C-clip).

Product Features:
  • Cross pin bolt for Dana Spicer 44HD
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Yukon Gear – Replacement Carrier Shim Kit For Dana Spicer 44, 30 Spline Axles (Part No.55010)

Replacement Carrier Shim Kit For Dana Spicer 44, 30 Spline Axles

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$15.99
Product Features:
  • Carrier shim kit for Dana Spicer 30 with 30 spline axles
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National – Bearings (Part No.M86610)

Bearings

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$9.49
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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National – Multi Purpose Seal (Part No.9316)

Multi Purpose Seal

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$17.49
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:
  • Low swell in hydrocarbon fluids
  • Design type: spring loaded; multi-lip
  • Provides good low temperature capability
  • Temperature range: -40°F to 225°F; -40°C to 107°C
  • Delivers quality and reliable performance for every type of repair
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Pro-King – Differential Bearing Cone (Part No.742G255)

Differential Bearing Cone

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$19.79
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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Richmond Gear – Differential Spool Bearing Kit (Part No.29-0013-1)

Differential Spool Bearing Kit

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$58.99
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 – Bearing Race Driver Set, 21 Piece (Part No.56030)

Bearing Race Driver Set, 21 Piece

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$1566.99
21 Piece bearing race driver set. (Box wt: 140lbs) No return.

Product Features:
  • Bearing race driver set
  • 21 pieces
  • All steel construction
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Powertrax – No-Slip Traction System (Part No.9207822805)

No-Slip Traction System

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$544.99
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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    Richmond Gear – RngPnnInstlKt (Part No.83-1052-1)

    RngPnnInstlKt

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    $203.99
    RngPnnInstlKt

    Dorman – Differential Pinion Yoke Assembly (Part No.697-544)

    Differential Pinion Yoke Assembly

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    $181.99
    Worn or damaged differential end yoke causing driveline vibrations? This direct replacement end yoke matches the original equipment part for a trustworthy repair and reliable performance.

    Product Features:
    • Direct replacement – this differential end yoke matches the fit and construction of the original yoke.
    • Excellent value – this replacement end yoke offers original equipment quality at a fraction of the price of dealer parts.
    • Quality materials – this end yoke is machined from cast iron for strength and is precision machined for reliability
    • Validated fit – this differential end yoke has been tested to confirm accurate fit
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    Yukon Gear – Dana 25 / 27 / 30 / 36 / 44 / 53 Pinion Nut Washer Replacement (Part No.33163)

    Dana 25 / 27 / 30 / 36 / 44 / 53 Pinion Nut Washer Replacement

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    $3.99
    Replacement pinion nut washer for Dana 25, 27, 30, 36, 44 & 53.

    Product Features:
    • Pinion nut washer for Dana Spicer 25, 27, 30, 44 and 50
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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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    $59.99
    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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    Powertrax – No-Slip Traction System (Part No.9207883005)

    No-Slip Traction System

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    $551.99
    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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    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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    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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    Pro-King – Differential Pinion Shim Kit (Part No.742G200A)

    Differential Pinion Shim Kit

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    $18.49
    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 – Crush Sleeve (Part No.33101)

    Crush Sleeve

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    $13.99
    Crush Sleeve for GM 55-62 car & truck and Toyota 8″. 2.510″ long.

    Product Features:
    • Crush sleeve for 1955-1962 GM passenger car and Toyota 8″ with 4 cylinder engine
    • 2.510″ tall
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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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    Mr. Gasket – Differential Gasket (Part No.84A)

    Differential Gasket

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    $18.09
    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 1965-1972 Chevrolet/GM passenger car 12 bolt 8.875-inch ring gear 1965-72 Passenger Car.

    Product Features:
    • .047″ thick cellulose/nitrile composite gasket material
    • Precision die cut
    • Reusable
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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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    Powertrax – Grip LS Traction System (Part No.LS201028)

    Grip LS Traction System

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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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    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 85 different Differentials in our inventory ranging from $1.49 to $1,566.99. 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 15 different brands to make sure you have plenty of trusted parts to choose from for your 1978 Chevrolet Corvette. Valvoline, 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 Corvette, but don’t take our word for it – read our customer ratings and reviews and buy with confidence. Out of the 39 reviews in this category, some of the top rated parts include Differential Carrier Shim Kit with 2.7 stars and Shaft Repair Sleeve 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 Driveworks Differentials

    We carry Driveworks parts in our stock across Differential Pinion Seals categories, plus more. For a 1978 Chevrolet Corvette, our most popular Driveworks Differentials include:
    Oil Seal
    from $7.79
    (1)
    Oil Seal
    Differential Pinion Seals

    FAQs for 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Differentials

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

    Out of 85 Differentials for the 1978 Chevrolet Corvette, the most popular in our inventory are:
    3 Qt - 80W90 Conventional Gear Oil With Posi Additive
    from $57.99
    This product is not rated
    3 Qt – 80W90 Conventional Gear Oil With Posi Additive
    Differential Oil
    Bearings
    from $23.99
    (7)
    Bearings
    Front Differential Pinion Bearings
    Bearings
    from $9.49
    This product is not rated
    Bearings
    Rear Differential Pinion Bearings

    What are the top-rated 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Differentials?

    Top-rated Differentials for your 1978 Chevrolet Corvette based on customer reviews/ratings are:
    Differential Carrier Shim Kit
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    (3)
    Differential Carrier Shim Kit
    “worked great”
    Shaft Repair Sleeve
    from $43.99
    (2)
    Shaft Repair Sleeve
    “As a mechanic I dont have time or money to waste on inferior products, which this is not. Great product,great price”
    Multi Purpose Seal
    from $13.99
    (2)
    Multi Purpose Seal
    “Front seal. Old one was leaking”