1978 Chevrolet Malibu Differentials

Name: Differential Cover Gasket
Brand: Felpro
SKU: RDS 55028-1
Price: 9.99 USD
Rating: 4.5 (195 reviews)

Find your specific 1978 Chevrolet Malibu original or aftermarket Differentials below. Order your parts online and have delivered to your home or pick up in-store at Advance Auto.

Essential 1978 Chevrolet Malibu Differentials

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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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$483.99

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Clutch kit
Fits Ford 8.8″, 1963-1979 Corvette, GM 12 bolt passenger car and truck, 8.2″, 8.5″ and 8.6″ Dura Grip positraction
18 piece kit
Steel clutches

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$11.99

GM 7.5″ standard Open side gear thrust washer.

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Side gear thrust washer
Fits GM 7.5″

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$84.99

Notched cross pin shaft for 7.5″ GM. This cross pin shaft is not compatible with Powertrax Lock Rights or Spartan Lockers.

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Cross pin shaft
Fits GM 7.5″
Notched
Not compatible with Spartan Lockers or Lock Rights

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$2.79

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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$43.99

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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$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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$165.99

10 bolt Mini Spool for 8.5″ GM with 28 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 8.5″ with 28 spline axles
Installs into a standard open carrier case
Provides 100% traction to both wheels at all times
Not recommended for street driven vehicles

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$159.99

Pro-King is the leading supplier of transmission and driveline products in the aftermarket. All products are designed to meet or exceed OE quality, form, fit and funtion.

Product Features:

High strength steel
Dual heat treating process

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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.

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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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$859.99

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. This unit has larger bearing journals for added strength & uses heavy-duty carrier bearings & races.

Product Features:

Fits GM 8.5″ with 28 spline axles
2.73 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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$336.99

Yukon positraction internals (0.795″ diameter) for 8.5″ GM with 28 spline axles. Yukon uses higher quality materials and better techniques than OEM to ensure a longer lasting spider gear set. This kit does not include clutches. All components come with a one year warranty against manufacturing defects. This kit is compatible with Yukon Dura Grip or Eaton positractions. It will not fit a factory Gov-Loc positraction.

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Spider gear kit
Fits GM 8.5″ with 28 spline Dura Grip positraction
Includes two side gears, four pinion gears, cross pin shaft, roll pin and spider gear thrust washers.

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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 on and off-road, check out Motive Gear. Motive Gear products can be found in the winner’s circle at racing events worldwide. The superior quality of Motive Gear components is the result of years of racing development, outstanding design and state-of-the-art manufacturing methods. Extensive testing is performed on all products by our in-house engineers.

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$57.99

3 Qt. Penzoil 80W90 conventional gear Oil. W/ bottle of Posi additive.

Product Features:

Includes three quarts of conventional oil and one 4oz bottle of Yukon positraction additive

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$206.99

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.

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Fits GM 8.5″ rear
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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CUP

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$201.99

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.

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Fits 1981 and down GM 7.5″
Included are pinion bearings and races, pinion seal, crush sleeve, complete pinion shim kit, and marking compound with brush.

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$67.99

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Fits GM 7.5″ and 7.625″
Steel

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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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$4.99

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Brand may vary by location

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$188.99

Bearing race driver. No return.

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Bearing race driver
Fits M86610 race
All steel construction

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$6.99

Ring gear bolt for GM 7.5″, 7.6″, 7.6″ IRS, 8.0″, 8.25″ IFS, 8.5″, 8.6″ & 8.6″ IRS. 7/16″ x 20.

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Ring gear bolt for GM 7.5″, 7.625″, 7.6″ IRS, 8.0″, 8.25″ IFS, 8.5″, 8.6″ and 8.6″ IRS
7/16″ x 20

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$689.99

The Yukon carrier bearing Puller works with an impact gun to quickly and safely remove carrier bearings without damaging them. This unit comes with a handy bench top stand and works with up to most standard one ton applications. This unit is works with differentials up to one-ton applcations. It is not compatible with Dana 70HD, Dana 80, 10.25″ & 10.5″ Ford, or GM & Chrysler 11.5″ differentials.

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Carrier bearing puller
Works with an impact gun to safely and easliy remove carrrier bearings
Not compatible with Dana 70HD, Dana 80, Ford 10.25″ and 10.5″ or Gm and Chrysler 11.5″ applications

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$139.99

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SUPERKIT – GM*7.5*1982-98*KOYO* KOYO BEARINGS

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$474.99

USA Standard ring & pinion sets are the right choice to add confidence to your install. USA Standard Gear offers a full line of ring & pinion sets for a variety of common & hard to find applications. USA standard gear offers a standard one year warranty against defects on their ring & pinion sets.

Product Features:

Fits GM 8.5″ and 8.6″
8.50″ ring gear diameter
30 spline pinion
10 ring gear bolts
4.30 ratio

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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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$153.99

Product Features:

Positraction spring kit
Fits GM 7.5″ and 7.625″ Dura Grip
Includes preload plates

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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.

Popular 1978 Chevrolet Malibu Differentials Categories

Differential Oil

Rear Differential Cover Gaskets

Differential Covers

Differential Pinion Shaft Lock Bolts

Differential Bearings

Differential Axle Shafts

Differential Pinion Pilot Bearings

Differential Cover Bolts

Differential Carriers

Differential Bearing Kits

Front Differential Pinion Bearings

Differential Spider Gear Kits

Differential Rebuild Kits

Differential Carrier Shim Kits

Differential Pinion Seals

Differential Clutch Packs

Differential Ring and Pinions

Differential End Yokes

Rear Differential Pinion Bearings

Differential Spools

Differential Carrier Bearings

Differential Lock Springs

Differential Pinion Bearing Kits

Complete Differentials

Differential Ring Gear Bolts

Bearing Race Drivers

Differential Pinion Shafts

Differential Crush Sleeves

Differential Side Bearing Spacers

Differential Pinion Shims

Differential Pinion Shaft Nuts

Differential Gear Install Kits

Differential Cross Pins

Differential Side Gear Thrust Washers

Differential Pinion Gear Thrust Washers

Differential Pinion Gear Washers

Limited Slip Differential Assemblies

Differential Clutch Pack Clips

Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 1978 Chevrolet Malibu. Maybe you just need a couple of Differentials. Either way, Advance Auto Parts has 216 different Differentials in our inventory ranging from $2.49 to $1,566.99. That means you can find the exact parts or products you need to keep that 1978 Chevrolet Malibu running smoothly.

Differentials are only as good as their brand. We stock 12 different brands to make sure you have plenty of trusted parts to choose from for your 1978 Chevrolet Malibu. Valvoline, FELPRO, 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 Malibu, but don’t take our word for it – read our customer ratings and reviews and buy with confidence. Out of the 672 reviews in this category, some of the top rated parts include Differential Shaft Lock Bolt with 4.0 stars and Differential Master Bearing Kit – Koyo with 3.8 stars.

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

Simple repair, complete replacement, or a full rebuild. No matter the job, your 1978 Chevrolet Malibu 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 Malibu 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 Malibu, our most popular Driveworks Differentials include:

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Oil Seal

Differential Pinion Seals

Top 1978 Chevrolet Malibu Differentials from Felpro

Felpro products are another trusted brand when it comes to Differentials for your 1978 Chevrolet Malibu. Popular Felpro parts include:

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DIFFERENTIAL GASKET

Rear Differential Cover Gaskets

FAQs for 1978 Chevrolet Malibu Differentials

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

Out of 216 Differentials for the 1978 Chevrolet Malibu, the most popular in our inventory are:

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DEXRON – VI ATF Full Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid, 1 Quart

Differential Oil

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DEX/MERC Automatic Transmission Fluid, 1 Gallon

Differential Oil

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This product is not rated

3 Qt – 80W90 Conventional Gear Oil With Posi Additive

Differential Oil

What are the top-rated 1978 Chevrolet Malibu Differentials?

Top-rated Differentials for your 1978 Chevrolet Malibu based on customer reviews/ratings are:

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Differential Shaft Lock Bolt

“great”

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Differential Master Bearing Kit – Koyo

“was delivered as promised and on time”

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Differential Master Bearing Kit – Timken

“I appreciated being able to buy all the necessary parts in one kit. This was cheaper than buying an entire used rear axle. I like how the shrinkwrappi”

1978 Chevrolet Malibu Differentials

More 1978 Chevrolet Malibu Differentials

Essential 1978 Chevrolet Malibu Differentials

Felpro – Differential Cover Gasket (Part No.RDS 55028-1)

Yukon Gear – 18 Plate Steel Clutches For GM 8.2", GM 8.5", 12T, 12P, Ford 8.8" & Cast Iron ‘Vette (Part No.16110)

Yukon Gear – GM 7.5" Standard Open Side Gear Thrust Washer (Part No.33389)

Yukon Gear – Notched Cross Pin Shaft For 7.5" GM (Part No.33435)

Pro-King – Differential Cross Shaft (Part No.742G930)

National – Shaft Repair Sleeve (Part No.99193)

National – Bearings (Part No.HM89210)

Yukon Gear – Mini Spool For GM 8.5" With 28 Spline Axles (Part No.32232)

Pro-King – Rear Axle Shaft Kit (Part No.AXK-181)

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)

Yukon Gear – Dura Grip Positraction For GM 8.5" With 28 Spline Axles (Part No.26015)

Yukon Gear – Positraction Internals For 8.5" GM With 28 Spline Axles (Part No.16052)

Motive Gear – Pinion Nut (Part No.1260823)

Yukon Gear – 3 Qt – 80W90 Conventional Gear Oil With Posi Additive (Part No.15003)

USA Standard Gear – Master Overhaul Kit for the GM 8.5 Differential (Part No.37055)

FAG US – CUP (Part No.M802011)

Yukon Gear – Pinion Install Kit For ’81 And Older GM 7.5" Differential (Part No.13063)

Yukon Gear – Steel Cover For GM 7.5" & 7.625" (Part No.32331)

Yukon Gear – Carrier Installation Kit For GM 8.5" Differential With HD Bearings (Part No.57009)

Driveworks – Tapered Roller Bearing (Part No.S-HM-89410)

Yukon Gear – Bearing Race Driver (Part No.56022)

Yukon Gear – Ring Gear Bolt (Part No.33049)

Yukon Gear – The Carrier Bearing Puller (Part No.56034)

Motive Gear – Differential Super Bearing Kit – Koyo (Part No.R7.5GRSK)

USA Standard Gear – Ring & Pinion Gear Set For GM 8.5" In A 4.30 Ratio (Part No.36217)

Yukon Gear – Yoke For GM 7.5" And 7.625" (Mech 3R) In A Triple Lip Design (Part No.41088)

Yukon Gear – Posi Spring Kit For GM 7.5", With Preload Plates (Part No.33206)

Pro-King – Differential Pinion Yoke Washer (Part No.742A215)

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