1978 GMC K15 Differentials

Essential 1978 GMC K15 Differentials

Yukon Gear – Minor Install Kit For GM 12 Bolt Truck Differential (Part No.12044)

Minor Install Kit For GM 12 Bolt Truck Differential

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$151.99
Yukon Minimum installation kits are a low cost solution for gear changes in newer vehicles where the bearings can be reused. This kit uses all high quality components to ensure a smooth set up. kit includes a pinion seal, crush sleeve (if applicable), complete shim kit, marking compound and brush. (Includes Supershims).

Product Features:
  • Fits GM 12 bolt truck
  • Included are a pinion seal, crush sleeve, complete shim kit, marking compound and brush.
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Motive Gear – Drive Shaft Pinion Yoke (Part No.MG1310-6010)

Drive Shaft Pinion Yoke

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$117.99


Product Features:
  • PINION YOKE
  • CAST:1310
  • U-BOLT STYLE
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Yukon Gear – Front 4340 Chrome-Moly Replacement Axle Kit For ’69-’80 GM Truck And Blazer (Part No.21414)

Front 4340 Chrome-Moly Replacement Axle Kit For '69-'80 GM Truck And Blazer

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$1497.99
Yukon front 4340 Chrome-Moly replacement axle kit for ’69-’80 GM truck and Blazer, Dana 44 with 19/30 splines. Yukon 4340 Chrome-Moly axles provide up to 50% increased strength over stock axles for use in extreme performance applications with large tires and high horsepower. Yukon’s 4340 axles are manufactured using the latest technologies and the highest quality materials to ensure high strength and long life. This kit comes with inner & outer axles for both left and right sides along with Yukon Superjoints. Limited Lifetime warranty covers manufacturing defects and axle breakage for as long as you own the vehicle. This warranty is not transferable to another party. “No Questions Asked” replacement for first warranty return, however Yukon reserves the right to either replace axle or refund original purchase price after the first warranty claim. Yukon (through Randy’s ring & pinion) makes final determination on warranty considerations.

Product Features:
  • 30 spline inner and 19 spline outer
  • Fits Dana Spicer 44 in 1969-1980 GM 1/2 ton
  • Includes inner and outer 4340 Chromoly axles and Yukon Super Joints
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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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Yukon Gear – 3 Qt – Penzoil 80W90 Conventional Gear Oil (Part No.15002)

3 Qt - Penzoil 80W90 Conventional Gear Oil

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$44.99
3 Qt. Penzoil 80W90 conventional gear Oil.

Product Features:
  • Includes three quarts of conventional oil
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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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$649.99
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 – Dana 30 / 44 Roll Pin Replacement (Part No.33312)

Dana 30 / 44 Roll Pin Replacement

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$12.99
Dana 30 & Dana 44 roll PIN, 0.235″ DIA, for cross pin shaft.

Product Features:
  • Roll pin for Dana Spicer 30 and Dana Spicer 44
  • 0.235″ diameter
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Motive Gear – Axle Shaft (Part No.GM10FAXL)

Axle Shaft

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$259.99
The Motive Gear replacement axle shaft offers an OE-quality axle shaft at a fraction of the OE cost. Manufactured from 1541H material on high-tolerance CNC equipment, this axle shaft is designed to provide a perfect fit every time.

Product Features:
  • GM 10BL 8.5 AXLE LEFT SIDE, 77-87
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Pro-King – Differential Pinion Yoke Washer (Part No.742A215)

Differential Pinion Yoke Washer

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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.
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Yukon Gear – Powr Lok Belleville Clutch Plate, Splined (Part No.16174)

Powr Lok Belleville Clutch Plate, Splined

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$36.99
Product Features:
  • Belleville plate, splined
  • Fits Dana Spicer 44 Powr Lok
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Pro-King – Differential Cross Shaft (Part No.742G673)

Differential Cross Shaft

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$28.49
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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Motive Gear – Differential Crush Sleeve (Part No.1234726)

Differential Crush Sleeve

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$4.29
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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Spectre – GM Diff Cover 12 Bolt (Part No.6076)

GM Diff Cover 12 Bolt

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$64.99
Spectre’s 12 bolt Differential Covers feature a triple chrome plated steel construction. Designed to perform as well as they look, these covers fit a variety of vehicles. Use the Spectre application search for vehicle specific lookup. Includes 12 SAE standard chrome bolts for installation. You’ll need to supply your own bolts if your application requires metric bolts.

Product Features:
  • Triple chrome plated steel
  • Gasket included
  • 12 bolt design
  • 12 chrome 5/16 inch -18 x 3/4 inch differential cover bolts included
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Driveworks – Oil Seal (Part No.S-471424)

Oil Seal

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$4.49
Value-priced seal meets all cataloged application requirements.

Product Features:
  • Brand may vary by location
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Yukon Gear – Replacement Carrier Shim Kit For Dana Spicer 44, 30 Spline Axles (Part No.55010)

Replacement Carrier Shim Kit For Dana Spicer 44, 30 Spline Axles

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$15.99
Product Features:
  • Carrier shim kit for Dana Spicer 30 with 30 spline axles
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Felpro – Differential Cover Gasket (Part No.RDS 30031)

Differential Cover Gasket

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$8.79
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 – Replacement Yoke For Dana 30, 44, And 50 With Fine Spline And A 1310 U/Joint Size (Part No.41017)

Replacement Yoke For Dana 30, 44, And 50 With Fine Spline And A 1310 U/Joint Size

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$121.99
Yukon replacement yoke for Dana 30, 44, and 50 with fine spline and a 1310 U/joint size. 3.219″ snap ring span, 1.062″ cap diameter. Outside snap ring. This yoke uses straps. All Yukon yokes come with a one year warranty against manufacturing defects.

Product Features:
  • Fits Dana Spicer 44
  • 26 spline
  • 1310 u-joint size
  • 3.219″ snap ring span
  • 1.062″ cap diameter
  • Outside snap ring design
  • Strap style
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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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Mr. Gasket – Differential Gasket (Part No.84B)

Differential Gasket

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$18.09
Mr. Gasket Axle Housing/Differential Cover or Rear End Gaskets are manufactured from a .047 inch thick cellulose/nitrile composite gasket material for excellent sealing and durability. They are precision die-cut for an excellent fit. Fits 1964-1970 Chevrolet 8.2 inch 10 bolt & 1970-1981 GM 8.5 inch ring gear

Product Features:
  • .047″ thick cellulose/nitrile composite gasket material
  • Precision die cut
  • Reusable
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Yukon Gear – Zip Locker Install Kit (Part No.34026)

Zip Locker Install Kit

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$249.99
Product Features:
  • Installation kit
  • Includes o-ring for bulkhead fitting, bulkhead fitting, outer fitting, switch, front and rear switch cover, solenoid, zip ties and 20′ air line
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Yukon Gear – Dana 25 / 27 / 30 / 36 / 44 / 53 Pinion Nut Washer Replacement (Part No.33163)

Dana 25 / 27 / 30 / 36 / 44 / 53 Pinion Nut Washer Replacement

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$3.99
Replacement pinion nut washer for Dana 25, 27, 30, 36, 44 & 53.

Product Features:
  • Pinion nut washer for Dana Spicer 25, 27, 30, 44 and 50
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Yukon Gear – Replacement Floater Roll Pin For Dana 44 & 8.75" Chrysler Power Lok (Part No.33326)

Replacement Floater Roll Pin For Dana 44 & 8.75" Chrysler Power Lok

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$5.99
Product Features:
  • Floater roll pin
  • Fits Dana Spicer 44 and Chrysler 8.75″
  • Powr Lok positraction only
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Yukon Gear – Bearing Race Driver (Part No.56006)

Bearing Race Driver

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$215.99
Bearing race driver for Dana 44 rear. (TK 31520) No return.

Product Features:
  • Bearing race driver
  • Fits 31520 race
  • All steel construction
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Yukon Gear – Set Up Bearing (Part No.56037)

Set Up Bearing

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$189.99
Set-up carrier bearing (2 bearings, no races) 25590. No return.

Product Features:
  • Set up bearing kit
  • Fits Dana Spicer 44
  • Easily slips on and off carrier journals to allow for easier carrier shim adjustment
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Motive Gear – Differential Gear Install Kit (Part No.GM12IK)

Differential Gear Install Kit

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$69.99


Product Features:
  • MINI INSTALL KIT GM 12BLT 8.875 TRUCK
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Yukon Gear – Dana 25 / 27 / 30 / 44 / 50 Inner Oil Slinger Replacement (Part No.33012)

Dana 25 / 27 / 30 / 44 / 50 Inner Oil Slinger Replacement

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$6.99
Product Features:
  • Inner oil slinger for Dana Spicer 25, 27, 30, 44 and 50
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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 – Dana 30 & Dana 44 Power Lok Bolt, Left Hand, & 8.75" Chrysler & 55P (Part No.33234)

Dana 30 & Dana 44 Power Lok Bolt, Left Hand, & 8.75" Chrysler & 55P

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$26.99
Dana 30 & Dana 44 Power Lok bolt, left hand, & 8.75″ Chrysler & 55P.

Product Features:
  • Power Lok case bolt for Dana Spicer 30, Dana Spicer 44, Chrysler 8.75″ and 1955-1964 GM passenger car
  • Left hand thread
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Popular 1978 GMC K15 Differentials Categories

1978 GMC K15 Differentials

Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 1978 GMC K15. Maybe you just need a couple of Differentials. Either way, Advance Auto Parts has 444 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 K15 running smoothly.

Differentials are only as good as their brand. We stock 14 different brands to make sure you have plenty of trusted parts to choose from for your 1978 GMC K15. 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 GMC K15, but don’t take our word for it – read our customer ratings and reviews and buy with confidence. Out of the 2,952 reviews in this category, some of the top rated parts include Differential Ring And Pinion with 4.2 stars and Axle Housing Cover Gasket with 4.3 stars.

So if you’re in the market for aftermarket Differentials to keep your 1978 GMC K15 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 K15 Last

Simple repair, complete replacement, or a full rebuild. No matter the job, your 1978 GMC K15 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 K15 the best it can be. Be sure to browse some of our top Differentials brands and parts.

FAQs for 1978 GMC K15 Differentials

What are the most purchased Differentials for the 1978 GMC K15?

Out of 444 Differentials for the 1978 GMC K15, 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
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 GMC K15 Differentials?

Top-rated Differentials for your 1978 GMC K15 based on customer reviews/ratings are:
Differential Ring And Pinion
from $342.99
(23)
Differential Ring And Pinion
“So far so good.”
Axle Housing Cover Gasket
from $6.49
(10)
Axle Housing Cover Gasket
“fit perfectly and was easy to work with.no more leaking rear differential.”
Bearings
from $15.99
(9)
Bearings
“as advertised”