1978 Chevrolet El Camino Differentials

Essential 1978 Chevrolet El Camino Differentials

Mr. Gasket – Differential Cover Kit (Part No.9896)

Differential Cover Kit

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$61.99
Made from heavy gauge steel, these chrome plated rear end covers are complete with bolts and gaskets.

Product Features:
  • Heavy gauge steel
  • Chrome plated
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Pro-King – Differential Internal Nest Kit (Part No.741A717)

Differential Internal Nest Kit

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$184.99
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 – Standard Open Spider Gear Kit For Early 7.5" GM With 26 Spline Axles And Large Windows (Part No.16048)

Standard Open Spider Gear Kit For Early 7.5" GM With 26 Spline Axles And Large Windows

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$149.99
Yukon standard open spider gear kit for early 7.5″ GM with 26 spline axles and large windows. 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 7.5″ open differential with 26 spline axles
  • Includes two side gears, two pinion gears, cross pin shaft, cross pin bolt and spider gear thrust washers.
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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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USA Standard Gear – Master Overhaul Kit for the ’81 & older GM 7.5" Differential (Part No.37048)

Master Overhaul Kit for the '81 & older GM 7.5" Differential

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$176.99
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 1981 and down GM 7.5″
  • 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, oil baffles and slingers, thread locker, marking compound with brush, silicone and gasket.
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Motive Gear – Differential Carrier Gear Kit (Part No.GM10BI)

Differential Carrier Gear Kit

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$111.99


Product Features:
  • GM10 BOLT 8.5″ 28 SPL INTERNAL KIT (OPEN)
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Yukon Gear – Side Gear Thrust Washer For GM 8.2" & 55P (Part No.33529)

Side Gear Thrust Washer For GM 8.2" & 55P

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$10.99
Product Features:
  • Side gear thrust washer for GM 8.2″ and 1955-1964 GM passenger car
  • Fits standard open differentials only
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Yukon Gear – High Performance Ring & Pinion Gear Set For GM 8.5" & 8.6" In A 5.13 Ratio (Part No.24163)

High Performance Ring & Pinion Gear Set For GM 8.5" & 8.6" In A 5.13 Ratio

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$452.99
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. This gear set does not have an ABS provision on the pinion.

Product Features:
  • Fits GM 8.5″ and 8.6″
  • 8.50″ ring gear diameter
  • 30 spline pinion
  • 10 ring gear bolts
  • 5.13 ratio
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Yukon Gear – Pinion Install Kit For GM 12 Bolt Car Differential (Part No.13056)

Pinion Install Kit For GM 12 Bolt Car Differential

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$212.99
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 GM 12 bolt 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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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 – Set Up Bearing (Part No.56044)

Set Up Bearing

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$147.99
HM89449 set-up bearing (one bearing). No return.

Product Features:
  • Set up bearing
  • Fits HM89449 pinion bearing
  • Easily slips on and off pinion journal to allow for pinion depth adjustment
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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 – Ring Gear Bolt (Part No.33046)

Ring Gear Bolt

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$6.99
Ring gear bolt for GM 12 bolt car & truck, 8.2″, 8.2″ for Buick/Olds/Pontiac, 63-79 Corvette & 55-62 GM Car & Truck. 3/8″ x 24.

Product Features:
  • Ring gear bolt for GM 12 bolt passenger car and truck, 1955-1964 passenger car and truck, GM 8.2″, 8.2″ Buick, Oldsmobile and Pontiac and 1963-1979 Corvette
  • 3/8″ x 24 thread
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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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$339.99
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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Yukon Gear – 8.5" & 8.2" GM Carrier Installation Kit (Part No.57008)

8.5" & 8.2" GM Carrier Installation Kit

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$109.99
Yukon Carrier installation kits are great, low cost kit for carrier changes such as Positraction or locker upgrades. Carrier installation kit for GM 8.2″ & 8.5″ differential. This kit contains carrier bearings, races and shims.

Product Features:
  • Fits GM 7.5″, 7.625″ 8.2″ and 8.5″
  • Includes carrier bearings and races and “super” carrier shim kit
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Yukon Gear – Redline Synthetic "Shock Proof" Oil – 3 Quarts (Part No.15000)

Redline Synthetic "Shock Proof" Oil - 3 Quarts

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$99.99
Redline Synthetic “Shock Proof” Oil. 3 Quarts.

Product Features:
  • Includes three quarts of Redline Shockproof oil
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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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$166.99
Product Features:
  • Positraction spring kit
  • Fits GM 7.5″ and 7.625″ Dura Grip
  • Includes preload plates
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Yukon Gear – Pinion Nut Washer (Part No.33166)

Pinion Nut Washer

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$21.99
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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National – Bearings (Part No.LM501314)

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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Motive Gear – Differential Pinion Seal (Part No.8460N)

Differential Pinion Seal

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$8.29
All Motive Gear products are engineered for their specific application and manufactured in state of the art facilities. All of our products undergo rigid quality control processes to insure proper fit, performance and longevity. Motive Gear products can be found in the winners circle at NHRA, IHRA, NMRA, NMCA, SODA, SCORE, BITD, Ultra-4 and NASCAR events because we offer unmatched selection and quality demanded by racers and their crew chiefs – the same quality and selection demanded by DIY customers and top mechanics. With four warehouses strategically located across North America, most Motive Gear orders arrive within 2-4 days. Win with Motive Gear!
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Yukon Gear – Pinion Depth Shim Kit For Toyota8", GM 7.5", 8.2" & 12 Bolt Truck (Part No.55064)

Pinion Depth Shim Kit For Toyota8", GM 7.5", 8.2" & 12 Bolt Truck

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$39.99
8″ Toyota, 7.5″ GM, 8.2″ GM, 12T, pinion shim set, & Mazda truck.

Product Features:
  • Pinion depth shim kit for Toyota 7.5″, 8″ and V6
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Motive Gear – Differential Pinion Nut (Part No.3752901)

Differential Pinion Nut

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$7.49
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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National – Shaft Repair Sleeve (Part No.99152)

Shaft Repair Sleeve

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$40.49
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 – 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 – Dana 25, 27, 30, 44, Model 20 And Model 35, GM 7.5", 8.2", 8.5", 12P, 12T, C9.25 Rear Cover Bolt (Part No.33286)

Dana 25, 27, 30, 44, Model 20 And Model 35, GM 7.5", 8.2", 8.5", 12P, 12T, C9.25 Rear Cover Bolt

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$9.99
5/16″-18 cover bolt, Dana Spicer 25, 27, 30 and 44, AMC Model 20 and Model 35, Chrysler 9.25 rear, GM 7.5″, 7.625″, 8.2″, 8.5″, 12 bolt passenger car and truck.

Product Features:
  • Cover bolt for Dana Spicer 25, 27, 30 and 44, AMC Model 20 and Model 35, GM 7.5″, 7.625″, 8.2″, 8.5″ and 12 bolt passenger car and truck.
  • 1/2″ head
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Yukon Gear – 14 Plate Dura Grip Composite Clutches, GM 7.5 (Part No.16119)

14 Plate Dura Grip Composite Clutches, GM 7.5

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$202.99
14 plate DURAGRIP COMPOSITE clutches, GM 7.5.

Product Features:
  • Clutch kit
  • Fits GM 7.5″ and 7.625″ with Dura Grip positraction
  • Steel clutches
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Powertrax – No-Slip Traction System (Part No.9204603500)

No-Slip Traction System

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$565.99
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 – 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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    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 140 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. 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 El Camino, but don’t take our word for it – read our customer ratings and reviews and buy with confidence. Out of the 1,164 reviews in this category, some of the top rated parts include Differential Master Bearing Kit – Koyo with 3.8 stars and Multi Purpose Seal 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.

    Popular Felpro Differentials

    We carry Felpro parts in our stock across Rear Differential Cover Gaskets categories, plus more. For a 1978 Chevrolet El Camino, our most popular Felpro Differentials include:
    DIFFERENTIAL GASKET
    from $7.99
    (45)
    DIFFERENTIAL GASKET
    Rear Differential Cover Gaskets
    Differential Cover Gasket
    from $9.99
    (195)
    Differential Cover Gasket
    Rear Differential Cover Gaskets

    FAQs for 1978 Chevrolet El Camino Differentials

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

    Out of 140 Differentials for the 1978 Chevrolet El Camino, 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
    3 Qt - Penzoil 80W90 Conventional Gear Oil
    from $44.99
    This product is not rated
    3 Qt – Penzoil 80W90 Conventional Gear Oil
    Differential Oil

    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:
    Differential Master Bearing Kit - Koyo
    from $156.99
    (5)
    Differential Master Bearing Kit – Koyo
    “was delivered as promised and on time”
    Multi Purpose Seal
    from $15.99
    (4)
    Multi Purpose Seal
    “Perfect”
    Bearings
    from $10.49
    (2)
    Bearings
    “Reasonable price and woks well. front diff 2006 Escalade esv”