1978 GMC C15 Differentials

Essential 1978 GMC C15 Differentials

National – Shaft Repair Sleeve (Part No.99199)

Shaft Repair Sleeve

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$37.99
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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Yukon Gear – Polished Aluminum Cover For GM 12 Bolt Truck (Part No.32027)

Polished Aluminum Cover For GM 12 Bolt Truck

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$269.99
Polished aluminum cover for 12T GM.

Product Features:
  • Fits GM 12 bolt truck
  • Finned polished aluminum
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Dorman – Help – Differential Shaft Lock Bolt (Part No.81048)

Differential Shaft Lock Bolt

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$5.99
This differential pinion shaft lock bolt is designed to match the fit and function of the original part on specified vehicles. Made of quality materials, it is engineered for reliable performance.

Product Features:
  • Direct replacement – this differential pinion shaft lock bolt matches the fit and function of the factory part on specified years, makes and models
  • Ideal solution – this bolt is a reliable replacement for an original part that is missing or has failed due to fatigue
  • Durable construction – this part is made from quality materials to ensure reliable performance and long service life
  • Trustworthy quality – backed by team of product experts in the United States and more than a century of automotive experience
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Pro-King – Differential Cover Plug (Part No.742G484)

Differential Cover Plug

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$6.59
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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Driveworks – Tapered Roller Bearing (Part No.S-HM-89449)

Tapered Roller Bearing

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$17.29
Product Features:
  • Brand may vary by location
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Dorman – Ring And Pinion Bearing Installation Kit (Part No.697-100)

Ring And Pinion Bearing Installation Kit

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$195.99
This differential bearing kit includes all necessary installation components for a differential ring and pinion on certain vehicle years, makes and models.

Product Features:
  • Convenient kit – this ring and pinion bearing installation kit includes all necessary components for a complete repair on certain vehicle applications
  • Related repair – smart to have on hand when installing a differential ring and pinion
  • Durable construction – built for reliable longevity, free of defects in materials and workmanship
  • Trustworthy quality – backed by team of designers and engineers in the United States
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Yukon Gear – 14 Plate Duragrip Composite Clutches For GM 8.2", GM 8.5", 12T, 12P, Ford 8.8" & Cast Iron ‘Vette (Part No.16064)

14 Plate Duragrip Composite Clutches For GM 8.2", GM 8.5", 12T, 12P, Ford 8.8" & Cast Iron 'Vette

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$373.99
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
  • 14 piece kit
  • Composite clutches
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Yukon Gear – 8.6" GM 12P 12T & F8.8 Carrier Installation Kit (Part No.57010)

8.6" GM 12P 12T & F8.8 Carrier Installation Kit

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$121.99
Yukon Carrier installation kits are great, low cost kit for carrier changes such as Positraction or locker upgrades. Carrier installation kit for GM 8.6″, 12 bolt car and 12 bolt truck differential. This kit contains carrier bearings, races and shims.

Product Features:
  • Fits GM 12 bolt passenger car and truck and 8.6″
  • Includes carrier bearings and races and “super” carrier shim kit
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USA Standard Gear – Master Overhaul Kit for the GM 12T Differential (Part No.37043)

Master Overhaul Kit for the GM 12T Differential

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$194.99
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 GM 12 bolt truck
  • 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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Pro-King – Differential Ring Gear Bolt (Part No.742G935)

Differential Ring Gear Bolt

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$1.99
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 – 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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Richmond Gear – RngPnn (Part No.69-0302-1)

RngPnn

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$360.99
RngPnn

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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National – Bearings (Part No.M88010)

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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Powertrax – Grip LS Traction System (Part No.LS231230)

Grip LS Traction System

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$480.99
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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Richmond Gear – RngPnnInstlKt (Part No.83-1018-B)

RngPnnInstlKt

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$39.49
RngPnnInstlKt

Pro-King – Differential Pinion Seal (Part No.743B070A)

Differential Pinion Seal

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$23.49
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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Felpro – DIFFERENTIAL GASKET (Part No.RDS 13391)

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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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 – 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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Powertrax – Grip LOK Traction System (Part No.LK444430)

Grip LOK Traction System

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$658.99
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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Pro-King – Differential Pinion Gear Washer (Part No.742G216)

Differential Pinion Gear Washer

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$2.59
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 – Positraction Clutch Guide (Part No.33352)

Positraction Clutch Guide

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$8.99
Positraction clutch guide.

Product Features:
  • Clutch guide for Chrysler 9.25″, Dana Spicer 44, Dana Spicer 50, Ford 8.8″, GM 12 bolt passenger car, GM 8.2″, 8.5″ and 8.6″, 1963-1979 Corvette and Nissan Titan
  • Compatible with Dura Grip positractions only
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Yukon Gear – Pinion Install Kit For GM 12 Bolt Truck Differential (Part No.13057)

Pinion Install Kit For GM 12 Bolt Truck Differential

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$232.99
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 12 bolt truck
  • 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 – 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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USA Standard Gear – Axle For ’71-’81 2WD GM Truck (Part No.35112)

Axle For '71-'81 2WD GM Truck

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$228.99
USA Standard axle for ’71-’81 2WD GM Truck. 12 bolt differential, 31 7/16″, 5 lug, 30 spline.

Product Features:
  • Fits 1970-1981 GM 12 bolt truck with 2 wheel drive
  • 30 spline
  • 31 7/16″ long
  • 5 lug
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Yukon Gear – Pinion Nut (Part No.33150)

Pinion Nut

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$11.99
Pinion nut for GM 12 bolt car & truck, 55-62 car & truck, 8.2″, 8.2″ Buick/Olds/Pontiac & 63-79 Corvette. 1 1/8″ socket, 7/8″ x 16 thread.

Product Features:
  • Pinion nut for GM 12 bolt car and truck, 8.2″, 8.2″ Buick, Oldsmobile and Pontiac and 1963-1979 Corvette
  • 7/8″ x 16 thread
  • 1 1/8″ socket
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Pro-King – Differential Internal Nest Kit (Part No.742J717)

Differential Internal Nest Kit

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$219.99
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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1978 GMC C15 Differentials

Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 1978 GMC C15. Maybe you just need a couple of Differentials. Either way, Advance Auto Parts has 189 different Differentials in our inventory ranging from $0.91 to $1,674.99. That means you can find the exact parts or products you need to keep that 1978 GMC C15 running smoothly.

Differentials are only as good as their brand. We stock 13 different brands to make sure you have plenty of trusted parts to choose from for your 1978 GMC C15. Valvoline, Felpro, and National 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 GMC C15, but don’t take our word for it – read our customer ratings and reviews and buy with confidence. Out of the 8,329 reviews in this category, some of the top rated parts include Bearings with 5.0 stars and Differential Ring And Pinion with 5.0 stars.

So if you’re in the market for aftermarket Differentials to keep your 1978 GMC C15 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 GMC C15 Last

Simple repair, complete replacement, or a full rebuild. No matter the job, your 1978 GMC C15 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 C15 the best it can be. Be sure to browse some of our top Differentials brands and parts.

FAQs for 1978 GMC C15 Differentials

What are the most purchased Differentials for the 1978 GMC C15?

Out of 189 Differentials for the 1978 GMC C15, the most popular in our inventory are:
Differential Cover Gasket
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(195)
Differential Cover Gasket
Rear Housing Cover Gaskets
Differential Shaft Lock Bolt
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(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 GMC C15 Differentials?

Top-rated Differentials for your 1978 GMC C15 based on customer reviews/ratings are:
Bearings
from $15.99
(9)
Bearings
“as advertised”
Differential Ring And Pinion
from $350.99
(7)
Differential Ring And Pinion
“Great spark plugs.”
Differential Master Bearing Kit - Koyo
from $156.99
(5)
Differential Master Bearing Kit – Koyo
“was delivered as promised and on time”