1978 Chevrolet El Camino Differentials

Essential 1978 Chevrolet El Camino Differentials

Yukon Gear – 1541H Alloy Rear Axle For GM 7.5" Passenger, Monte Carlo And El Camino (Part No.21288)

1541H Alloy Rear Axle For GM 7.5" Passenger, Monte Carlo And El Camino

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$273.99
Yukon 1541H alloy rear axle for GM 7.5″ Passenger, Monte Carlo and El Camino with a length of 28-7/16 inches and 26 splines. Yukon 1541H alloy axles offer a strength increase over stock while retaining a low cost. Yukon 1541H alloy rear axles come with a one year warranty against manufacturing defects. This is a C-clip axle.

Product Features:
  • Fits GM 7.5″ in Monte Carlo and El Camino
  • 26 spline
  • 28 7/16″ long
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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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Yukon Gear – Standard Open Cross Pin Shaft For GM 8.2" And 55P (Part No.33407)

Standard Open Cross Pin Shaft For GM 8.2" And 55P

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$96.99
Standard Open cross pin shaft for GM 8.2″ and 55P.

Product Features:
  • Cross pin shaft
  • Fits GM 8.2″ and 1955-1964 passenger car
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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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Yukon Gear – Yoke For GM 7.5" And 7.625" (Mech 3R) In A Triple Lip Design (Part No.41088)

Yoke For GM 7.5" And 7.625" (Mech 3R) In A Triple Lip Design

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$154.99
Yukon yoke for GM 7.5″ and 7.625″ (mech 3R) in a triple lip design. 2.556″ snap ring span, 1.125″ cap diameter. Inside snap ring. This yoke uses inside clips. All Yukon yokes come with a one year warranty against manufacturing defects.

Product Features:
  • Fits GM 7.5″ and 7.625″
  • 27 spline
  • Mechanics 3R u-joint size
  • 2.556″ snap ring span
  • 1.125″ cap diameter
  • Inside snap ring design
  • Strap style
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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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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 – Super Carrier Shim Kit For Ford 7.5", GM 7.5", 8.2" & 8.5" (Part No.55001)

Super Carrier Shim Kit For Ford 7.5", GM 7.5", 8.2" & 8.5"

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$59.99
Product Features:
  • Super carrier shim kit for Ford 7.5″, GM 7.5″, 7.625″, 7.6″ IFS, 7.6″ IRS, 7.75″, 8.2″, 8.2″ Buick, Oldsmobile and Pontiac and GM 8.5″ front and rear
  • Interlocking design makes installation much easier
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Yukon Gear – High Performance Ring & Pinion Gear Set For GM 7.5" In A 4.30 Ratio (Part No.24482)

High Performance Ring & Pinion Gear Set For GM 7.5" In A 4.30 Ratio

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$624.99
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.

Product Features:
  • Fits GM 7.5″ and 7.6″
  • 7.50″ ring gear diameter
  • 27 spline pinion
  • 10 ring gear bolts
  • 4.30 ratio
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Yukon Gear – Mini Spool For GM 12 Bolt Car & Truck With 30 Spline Axles (Part No.32227)

Mini Spool For GM 12 Bolt Car & Truck With 30 Spline Axles

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$194.99
Mini Spool for GM 12P and 12T with 30 spline axles. 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 12 bolt passenger car and truck
  • Provides 100% traction to both wheels at all times
  • Installs into standard open carrier case
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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 – Pinion Nut Washer (Part No.33166)

Pinion Nut Washer

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$23.99
Pinion nut washer for GM 12 bolt car & truck, 55-62 GM car & truck, GM 8.2″ & 63-79 Corvette.

Product Features:
  • Pinion nut washer for GM 12 bolt car and truck, 1955-1964 GM car and truck, GM 8.2″ and 1963-1979 Corvette.
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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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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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$109.99
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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Richmond Gear – Differential Cross Shaft (Part No.CSPGM12)

Differential Cross Shaft

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$27.49
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 – Standard Open Side Gear And Thrust Washer For GM 12 Bolt Car And Truck (Part No.33380)

Standard Open Side Gear And Thrust Washer For GM 12 Bolt Car And Truck

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$7.99
Standard Open side gear thrust washer for 12P and 12T GM.

Product Features:
  • Side gear thust washer for GM 12 bolt passenger car and truck
  • Fits standard open differentials only
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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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Yukon Gear – Posi Spring Kit For GM 7.5", With Preload Plates (Part No.33206)

Posi Spring Kit For GM 7.5", With Preload Plates

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$153.99
Product Features:
  • Positraction spring kit
  • Fits GM 7.5″ and 7.625″ Dura Grip
  • Includes preload plates
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USA Standard Gear – Bearing Kit For ’55-’64 GM Car & Truck (Part No.58048)

Bearing Kit For '55-'64 GM Car & Truck

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$198.99
This kit uses Koyo bearings and races along with all high quality small parts. kit includes carrier bearings and races, pinion bearings and races, pinion seal, crush sleeve (if applicable), oil baffles and slingers (if applicable), marking compound and brush. USA Standard Gear does extensive research for each application to make sure your kit will arrive with all the correct parts you need to install your ring & pinion set.

Product Features:
  • Fits 1955-1964 GM passenger car and truck
  • Uses Koyo bearings and races
  • Included are carrier bearings and races, pinion bearings and races, pinion seal, pinion nut, crush sleeve, marking compound and brush.
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Yukon Gear – 8.75" Chrysler & 55P Chevy Power Lok Clutches, Model 20 Also, Posi (Part No.16148)

8.75" Chrysler & 55P Chevy Power Lok Clutches, Model 20 Also, Posi

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$275.99
8.75″ Chrysler & 55P Chevy Power Lok clutches, Model 20 also, POSI.

Product Features:
  • Clutch kit
  • Fits Chrysler 8.75″, 1955-1964 GM passenger car and AMC Model 20 Powr Lok positraction
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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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Powertrax – Lock Right Locker (Part No.1930-LR)

Lock Right Locker

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$445.99
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 – 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 Carrier Gear Kit (Part No.GM12BI)

    Differential Carrier Gear Kit

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    $163.99


    Product Features:
    • GM 8 7/8″ OPEN INTERNAL KIT CAR & TRUCK
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    Pro-King – Pinion Seal (Part No.740A070)

    Pinion Seal

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    $2.39
    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 – 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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    $148.99
    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 – Bearing Race Driver (Part No.56022)

    Bearing Race Driver

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    $188.99
    Bearing race driver. No return.

    Product Features:
    • Bearing race driver
    • Fits M86610 race
    • All steel construction
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    Yukon Gear – Standard Open Carrier Case, GM 7.625", 3.23 & Up (Part No.20089)

    Standard Open Carrier Case, GM 7.625", 3.23 & Up

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    $349.99
    Product Features:
    • Standard open carrier case
    • Fits GM 7.625″
    • 3.23 and up ratio only
    • Does not include spider gears
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    1978 Chevrolet El Camino Differentials

    Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 1978 Chevrolet El Camino. Maybe you just need a couple of Differentials. Either way, Advance Auto Parts has 143 different Differentials in our inventory ranging from $2.49 to $1,014.99. That means you can find the exact parts or products you need to keep that 1978 Chevrolet El Camino 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 El Camino. Valvoline, Felpro, and Driveworks 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 El Camino, but don’t take our word for it – read our customer ratings and reviews and buy with confidence. Out of the 3,148 reviews in this category, some of the top rated parts include Bearings with 4.8 stars and Differential Shaft Lock Bolt with 4.0 stars.

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

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

    FAQs for 1978 Chevrolet El Camino Differentials

    What are the most purchased Differentials for the 1978 Chevrolet El Camino?

    Out of 143 Differentials for the 1978 Chevrolet El Camino, the most popular in our inventory are:
    Differential Cover Gasket
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    (195)
    Differential Cover Gasket
    Rear Housing Cover Gaskets
    Taper Bearing Set
    from $10.29
    (38)
    Taper Bearing Set
    Differential Bearings
    DIFFERENTIAL GASKET
    from $7.99
    (45)
    DIFFERENTIAL GASKET
    Rear Differential Cover Gaskets

    What are the top-rated 1978 Chevrolet El Camino Differentials?

    Top-rated Differentials for your 1978 Chevrolet El Camino based on customer reviews/ratings are:
    Bearings
    from $16.99
    (25)
    Bearings
    “Fit like it should no issues”
    Differential Shaft Lock Bolt
    from $5.99
    (11)
    Differential Shaft Lock Bolt
    “great”
    Bearings
    from $15.99
    (9)
    Bearings
    “as advertised”