1978 Chevrolet Malibu Differentials

Essential 1978 Chevrolet Malibu Differentials

USA Standard Gear – Master Overhaul Kit for the ’82-’99 GM 7.5" and 7.625" Differential (Part No.37049)

Master Overhaul Kit for the '82-'99 GM 7.5" and 7.625" Differential

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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 1982-1999 GM 7.5″ and 7.625″
  • 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 Mini Spool (Part No.MS7.5-26)

Differential Mini Spool

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$98.99
Motive Gear Mini-Spools replace your stock spider and side gears with a solid billet mini-spool for 100% traction to both wheels. Not recommended for street applications.

Product Features:
  • Billet construction
  • Not recommended for street applications
  • GM7.5″ MINI SPOOL 26 SPLINE
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Yukon Gear – Standard Open Side Gear Thrust Washer For 8.5" GM (Part No.33304)

Standard Open Side Gear Thrust Washer For 8.5" GM

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Standard open side gear thrust washer for 8.5″ GM.

Product Features:
  • Side gear thrust washer
  • Fits GM 8.5″
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Yukon Gear – 7.5 & 7.625 Standard Open Pinion Gear Thrust Washer (Part No.33390)

7.5 & 7.625 Standard Open Pinion Gear Thrust Washer

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$8.99
7.5 & 7.625 Standard Open Pinion gear Thrust Washer.

Product Features:
  • Pinion gear thrust washer for GM 7.5″ and 7.625″
  • Fits standard open differentials only
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Powertrax – Lock Right Locker (Part No.1910-LR)

Lock Right Locker

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$376.99
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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    Dorman – Differential Ring and Pinion Set (Part No.697-300)

    Differential Ring and Pinion Set

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    $301.99
    This differential ring and pinion directly replaces the original equipment on specific vehicle years, makes and models.

    Product Features:
    • Direct replacement – this ring and pinion set matches the fit and function of the original components on certain vehicle applications
    • Effective fix – eliminates grinding and whining from failed original bearings
    • Thoroughly tested – vehicle try-on testing and rigorous quality control measures ensure longevity
    • Trustworthy quality – backed by team of designers and engineers in the United States
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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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    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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    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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    Yukon Gear – Dura Grip Positraction For GM 7.5" & 7.625" With 26 Spline Axles, 3.23 & Up (Part No.26017)

    Dura Grip Positraction For GM 7.5" & 7.625" With 26 Spline Axles, 3.23 & Up

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    $882.99
    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.

    Product Features:
    • Fits GM 7.5″ and 7.625″ with 26 spline axles
    • 3.23 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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    National – Bearings (Part No.HM89410)

    Bearings

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    $11.49
    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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    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 – 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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    USA Standard Gear – Spartan Locker For GM 8.5" With 30 Spline Axles, Includes Heavy-Duty Cross Pin Shaft (Part No.17041)

    Spartan Locker For GM 8.5" With 30 Spline Axles, Includes Heavy-Duty Cross Pin Shaft

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    $618.99
    The Spartan Locker, by USA Standard Gear, provides reliable traction at a low cost. Give your vehicle great traction and save some cash. Choose a Spartan Locker for better traction. The Spartan locker by USA standard gear is a mechanical locker that replaces the spiders in a standard case. The Spartan locker’s design does not use the thrust washers and has a revolutionary spring and pin design that makes installation a snap! The couplers and drivers are made from 9310 steel, for added strength. Each Spartan locker carries a one year warranty against defect.

    Product Features:
    • Fits GM 18.5″ with 30 spline axles
    • Made from 9310 steel for added strength
    • Replaces the spiders in a standard carrier case
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    Yukon Gear – Crush Sleeve (Part No.33110)

    Crush Sleeve

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    Crush sleeve for GM 7.5″, 7.6″, 7.6″ IFS, 8.0″, 8.2″ & 8.2″ Buick/Olds/Pontiac. .625″ long.

    Product Features:
    • Crush sleeve for GM 7.5″, 7.625″, 7.6″ IFS, 8.2″ and 8.2″ Buick, Oldsmobile and Pontiac
    • 0.625″ tall
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    Yukon Gear – Cross Pin Bolt (Part No.33067)

    Cross Pin Bolt

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    $6.99
    Cross pin bolt for Chrysler 8.25″, 9.25″ rear, Ford 7.5″, 8.8″, GM 12 bolt car & truck, 7.2″ IFs, 7.5″, 7.6″, 8.0″, 8.25″ IFS & 8.5″.

    Product Features:
    • Cross pin bolt for Chrysler 8.25″ and 9.25″ rear, Ford 7.5″ and 8.8″, GM 12 botl car and truck, 8.5″, 8.25″ IFS, 8.0″, 7.625″, 7.5″ and 7.2″ IFS
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    Pro-King – Differential Pinion Seal (Part No.742G070)

    Differential Pinion Seal

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    $4.99
    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 – Cross Pin Shaft For 7.5", 7.625", And 8" GM (Part No.33404)

    Cross Pin Shaft For 7.5", 7.625", And 8" GM

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    $57.99
    Cross pin shaft for 7.5″, 7.625″, and 8″ GM.

    Product Features:
    • Cross pin shaft for GM 7.5″, 7.625″ and 8.0″
    • Fits standard open differentials only
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    Felpro – DIFFERENTIAL GASKET (Part No.RDS 55072)

    DIFFERENTIAL GASKET

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    $7.99
    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 – Dura Grip Positraction For GM 8.5" & 8.6" With 30 Spline Axles (Part No.26016)

    Dura Grip Positraction For GM 8.5" & 8.6" With 30 Spline Axles

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    $919.99
    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″ and 8.6″ with 30 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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    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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    Yukon Gear – Standard Open Carrier Case, GM 8.5", 2.73 & Up (Part No.20083)

    Standard Open Carrier Case, GM 8.5", 2.73 & Up

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    $234.99
    8.5″ GM standard Open case, 2.73 & up, 28 or 30 spline.

    Product Features:
    • Standard open carrier case
    • Fits GM 8.5″ with 28 or 30 spline axles
    • 2.73 and up ratio only
    • Does not include spider gears
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    Yukon Gear – Ring Gear Bolt (Part No.33049)

    Ring Gear Bolt

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    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.

    Product Features:
    • 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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    National – Shaft Repair Sleeve (Part No.99170)

    Shaft Repair Sleeve

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    $41.99
    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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    USA Standard Gear – Bearing Kit For ’81-’99 GM 7.5" & 7.625" Rear (Part No.58015)

    Bearing Kit For '81-'99 GM 7.5" & 7.625" Rear

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    $159.99
    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 1982-1999 GM 7.5″ and 7.625″
    • 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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    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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    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 – 18 Plate Steel Clutches For GM 8.2", GM 8.5", 12T, 12P, Ford 8.8" & Cast Iron ‘Vette (Part No.16110)

    18 Plate Steel Clutches For GM 8.2", GM 8.5", 12T, 12P, Ford 8.8" & Cast Iron 'Vette

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    $483.99
    Product Features:
    • 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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    Yukon Gear – Pinion Install Kit For GM 8.5" Differential (Part No.13069)

    Pinion Install Kit For GM 8.5" Differential

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    $176.99
    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.

    Product Features:
    • Fits GM 8.5″ rear
    • Included are pinion bearings and races, pinion seal, crush sleeve , complete pinion shim kit, and marking compound with brush.
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    1978 Chevrolet Malibu Differentials

    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 209 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 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. National, 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 768 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 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 Felpro Differentials

    We carry Felpro parts in our stock across Rear Differential Cover Gaskets categories, plus more. For a 1978 Chevrolet Malibu, our most popular Felpro Differentials include:
    DIFFERENTIAL GASKET
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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 209 Differentials for the 1978 Chevrolet Malibu, the most popular in our inventory are:
    Bearings
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    Bearings
    Differential Bearings
    Differential Shaft Lock Bolt
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    Differential Shaft Lock Bolt
    Differential Pinion Shaft Lock Bolts
    3 Qt - Penzoil 80W90 Conventional Gear Oil
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    This product is not rated
    3 Qt – Penzoil 80W90 Conventional Gear Oil
    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:
    Differential Master Bearing Kit - Koyo
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    (5)
    Differential Master Bearing Kit – Koyo
    “was delivered as promised and on time”
    Multi Purpose Seal
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    (4)
    Multi Purpose Seal
    “Perfect”
    Bearings
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    (2)
    Bearings
    “Reasonable price and woks well. front diff 2006 Escalade esv”