1978 Jeep CJ5 Differential Carriers

Enhance and Protect Your 1978 Jeep CJ5 with Quality Differential Carriers

Maintaining the performance of your 1978 Jeep CJ5 starts with choosing the right parts, and a high-quality Differential Carrier helps ensure a reliable and efficient vehicle. At Advance Auto Parts, we offer Differential Carriers specifically for the 1978 Jeep CJ5, ensuring a perfect fit and lasting durability. Choosing to shop with Advance Auto Parts means you’re making a smart decision to prioritize both quality and reliability for your vehicle.

Affordable and Reliable Differential Carriers for Every Budget

Finding a Differential Carrier that combines quality with affordability is easy at Advance Auto Parts. With prices starting as low as $83.49 and an average price of $556.02, you can choose one that fits your budget while delivering the quality you expect. Our Differential Carriers are competitively priced, ranging from $83.49 to $1,303.99, so you get value without compromising on strength or reliability.

Trusted Brands and Top-Rated Options

With 16 Differential Carriers from 3 trusted brands in stock, Advance Auto Parts has you covered. Popular options include Replacement Standard Open Carrier Case For Dana 30, 3.73 & Up, Replacement Standard Open Carrier Case For Dana 44, 3.92 & Up, and Differential Carrier, starting at $149.99. Our selection includes highly regarded brands such as Yukon Gear, Omix, and Motive Gear, and more, offering you top-notch reliability. For example, we have 12 Yukon Gear Differential Carriers starting at $149.99 with an average rating of 3 stars, 3 Omix options from $244.99 with a 4 stars rating, and 1 Motive Gear Differential Carriers priced from $83.49 with a 4 stars average rating.

Explore Related Parts for a Complete Solution

To further enhance your 1978 Jeep CJ5, don’t miss our related parts categories, including Differential Oil and Differential Pinion Yokes. These additions will round out your repair or upgrade project and ensure your vehicle is ready for any adventure.

Differential Carriers for Your 1978 Jeep CJ5

Yukon Gear – Replacement Standard Open Carrier Case For Dana 30, 3.73 & Up (Part No.20026)

Replacement Standard Open Carrier Case For Dana 30, 3.73 & Up

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$164.99
Yukon replacement standard open carrier case for Dana 30, 3.73 & up, 1.943″ tall. If purchasing this case for a D30 JK front, you will need to also purchase spider gear set YPKD30-S-27.

Product Features:
  • Standard open carrier case
  • Fits Dana Spicer 30
  • 3.73 and up ratio only
  • Does not include spider gears
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Yukon Gear – Replacement Standard Open Carrier Case For Dana 44, 3.92 & Up (Part No.20028)

Replacement Standard Open Carrier Case For Dana 44, 3.92 & Up

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$149.99
Yukon replacement standard open carrier case for Dana 44, 3.92 & up, 2-3/8″ tall.

Product Features:
  • Standard open carrier case
  • Fits Dana Spicer 44 with 30 spline axles
  • 3.92 and up ratio only
  • Does not include spider gears
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Omix – Differential Carrier (Part No.16503.05)

Differential Carrier

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$244.99
Changing to new ring and pinion gear ratio? You may need a new differential carrier depending on the gear ratio break. Or maybe your diff blew up? Either way, Omix-ADA has you covered. We have dozens of differential carriers to meet your needs.

Product Features:
  • 3.73-5.38 Ratios
  • OE Style
  • Direct Fit
  • Limited 5 Year Warranty
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Yukon Gear – Replacement Standard Open Carrier Case For Dana 44, 30 Spline, 3.73 & Down (Part No.20027)

Replacement Standard Open Carrier Case For Dana 44, 30 Spline, 3.73 & Down

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$194.99
Yukon replacement standard open carrier case for Dana 44, 30 spline, 3.73 & down, 2-1/8″ tall.

Product Features:
  • Standard open carrier case
  • Fits Dana Spicer 44 with 30 spline axles
  • 3.73 and down ratio only
  • Does not include spider gears
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Yukon Gear – Zip Locker For Dana 30 With 27 Spline Axles, 3.73 & Up (Part No.34016)

Zip Locker For Dana 30 With 27 Spline Axles, 3.73 & Up

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$1303.99
The Yukon Zip Locker is the latest in on-demand traction. Its air-operated design allows you to switch from an open differential to 100% lockup when you need it, giving you the ultimate in driver selectability. The Yukon Zip locker is an air operated locker that provides selectable traction for off road or street use. This unit features 4320 Chrome Moly internals for added strength. Assembled in the USA! compressor sold separately. All Zip Lockers are backed by the best warranty in the business! All Zip Lockers come with a six (6) year warranty, including any collaterally damaged parts and associated labor, up to $2,000, for the first two (2) years.

Product Features:
  • Fits Dana Spicer 30 with 27 spline axles
  • 3.73 and up ratio only
  • Forged case and 8620 internals for added strength
  • Works with a variety of air delivery systems
  • Assembled in the USA
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Yukon Gear – Zip Locker For Dana 44 With 30 Spline Axles, 3.92 & Up (Part No.34020)

Zip Locker For Dana 44 With 30 Spline Axles, 3.92 & Up

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$1302.99
The Yukon Zip Locker is the latest in on-demand traction. Its air-operated design allows you to switch from an open differential to 100% lockup when you need it, giving you the ultimate in driver selectability. The Yukon Zip locker is an air operated locker that provides selectable traction for off road or street use. This unit features 4320 Chrome Moly internals for added strength. Assembled in the USA! compressor sold separately. All Zip Lockers are backed by the best warranty in the business! All Zip Lockers come with a six (6) year warranty, including any collaterally damaged parts and associated labor, up to $2,000, for the first two (2) years.

Product Features:
  • Fits Dana Spicer 44 with 30 spline axles
  • 3.92 and up ratio only
  • Forged case and 8620 internals for added strength
  • Works with a variety of air delivery systems
  • Assembled in the USA
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Yukon Gear – Grizzly Locker, Fits Dana 44, 30 Spline, 3.73 & Down (Part No.28021)

Grizzly Locker, Fits Dana 44, 30 Spline, 3.73 & Down

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$998.99
The Yukon Grizzly Locker is the ultimate in locking differentials for street, off-road, & drag racing. Grizzly Lockers provide 100% power to both tires, while still allowing for disengagement while negotiating turns. The Yukon Grizzly locker is a mechanical locking differential. It features a forged case and 8620 internals for maximum strength. It’s patented design reduces common locker failures. All units assembled in the USA! All Grizzly Lockers are backed by the best warranty in the business! Yukon covers the replacement unit and covers any collaterally damaged parts and associated labor, up to $2,000!

Product Features:
  • Fits Dana Spicer 44 with 30 spline axles
  • 3.73 and down ratio only
  • Patented internal design reduces common locker failures
  • 8620 internals for added strength
  • Assembled in the USA
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Yukon Gear – Dana 44 Grizzly Locker Replacement (Part No.28001)

Dana 44 Grizzly Locker Replacement

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$998.99
The Yukon Grizzly Locker is the ultimate in locking differentials for street, off-road, & drag racing. Grizzly Lockers provide 100% power to both tires, while still allowing for disengagement while negotiating turns. The Yukon Grizzly locker is a mechanical locking differential. It features a forged case and 8620 internals for maximum strength. It’s patented design reduces common locker failures. All units assembled in the USA! All Grizzly Lockers are backed by the best warranty in the business! Yukon covers the replacement unit and covers any collaterally damaged parts and associated labor, up to $2,000!

Product Features:
  • Fits Dana Spicer 44 with 30 spline axles
  • 3.92 and up ratio only
  • Patented internal design reduces common locker failures
  • 8620 internals for added strength
  • Assembled in the USA
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Yukon Gear – Grizzly Locker For Dana 30, 27 Spline, 3.73 & Up (Part No.28000)

Grizzly Locker For Dana 30, 27 Spline, 3.73 & Up

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$946.99
The Yukon Grizzly Locker is the ultimate in locking differentials for street, off-road, & drag racing. Grizzly Lockers provide 100% power to both tires, while still allowing for disengagement while negotiating turns. The Yukon Grizzly locker is a mechanical locking differential. It features a forged case and 8620 internals for maximum strength. It’s patented design reduces common locker failures. All units assembled in the USA! All Grizzly Lockers are backed by the best warranty in the business! Yukon covers the replacement unit and covers any collaterally damaged parts and associated labor, up to $2,000!

Product Features:
  • Fits Dana Spicer 30 with 27 spline axles
  • 3.73 and up ratio only
  • Patented internal design reduces common locker failures
  • 8620 internals for added strength
  • Assembled in the USA
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Yukon Gear – Grizzly Locker, Dana 30, 30 Spline, 3.73 & Up (Part No.28029)

Grizzly Locker, Dana 30, 30 Spline, 3.73 & Up

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$941.99
The Yukon Grizzly Locker is the ultimate in locking differentials for street, off-road, & drag racing. Grizzly Lockers provide 100% power to both tires, while still allowing for disengagement while negotiating turns. The Yukon Grizzly locker is a mechanical locking differential. It features a forged case and 8620 internals for maximum strength. It’s patented design reduces common locker failures. All units assembled in the USA! All Grizzly Lockers are backed by the best warranty in the business! Yukon covers the replacement unit and covers any collaterally damaged parts and associated labor, up to $2,000!

Product Features:
  • Fits Dana Spicer 30 with 30 spline axles
  • 3.73 and up ratio only
  • Patented internal design reduces common locker failures
  • 8620 internals for added strength
  • Assembled in the USA
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Omix – Differential Carrier (Part No.16503.31)

Differential Carrier

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$545.99
Changing to new ring and pinion gear ratio? You may need a new differential carrier depending on the gear ratio break. Or maybe your diff blew up? Either way, Omix-ADA has you covered. We have dozens of differential carriers to meet your needs.

Product Features:
  • Rear
  • OE Style
  • Direct Fit
  • Limited 5 Year Warranty
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Omix – Differential Carrier (Part No.16503.49)

Differential Carrier

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$489.99
Changing to new ring and pinion gear ratio? You may need a new differential carrier depending on the gear ratio break. Or maybe your diff blew up? Either way, Omix-ADA has you covered. We have dozens of differential carriers to meet your needs.

Product Features:
  • 3.73-4.10 Ratios
  • Front
  • OE Style
  • Direct Fit
  • Limited 5 Year Warranty
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Yukon Gear – Replacement Standard Open Carrier Case For Dana 44, 30 Spline, 3.73 & Down, Bare (Part No.20115)

Replacement Standard Open Carrier Case For Dana 44, 30 Spline, 3.73 & Down, Bare

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$203.99
Yukon replacement standard open carrier case for Dana 44, 30 spline, 3.73 & down, bare. This case includes carrier shims, roll pin, ring gear bolts and a cover gasket.

Product Features:
  • Standard open carrier case
  • Does not include spider gears
  • Includes carrier shims, roll pin, ring gear bolts and a cover gasket.
  • Fits Dana Spicer 44
  • 3.73 and down ratio only
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Yukon Gear – Replacement Standard Open Carrier Case For Dana 30, 3.73 & Up, Bare (Part No.20114)

Replacement Standard Open Carrier Case For Dana 30, 3.73 & Up, Bare

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$167.99
Yukon replacement standard open carrier case for Dana 30, 3.73 & up,bare. This case includes carrier shims, roll pin, ring gear bolts and a cover gasket. If purchasing this case for a D30 JK front, you will need to also purchase spider gear set YPKD30-S-27.

Product Features:
  • Standard open carrier case
  • Fits Dana Spicer 30
  • 3.73 and up ratio only
  • Does not include spider gears
  • Includes ring gear bolts, carrier shim kit, roll pin, and cover gasket
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Yukon Gear – Replacement Standard Open Carrier Case For Dana 44, 30 Spline, 3.92 & Up, Bare (Part No.20116)

Replacement Standard Open Carrier Case For Dana 44, 30 Spline, 3.92 & Up, Bare

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$155.99
Yukon replacement standard open carrier case for Dana 44, 30 spline, 3.92 & up, bare. This case includes carrier shims, roll pin, ring gear bolts and a cover gasket.

Product Features:
  • Standard open carrier case
  • Fits Dana Spicer 44 with 30 spline axles
  • 3.92 and up ratio only
  • Does not include spider gears
  • Includes ring gear bolts, carrier shim kit, roll pin and cover gasket
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Motive Gear – Differential Carrier (Part No.D30-CL)

Differential Carrier

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$83.49
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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FAQs for 1978 Jeep CJ5 Differential Carriers

Which Differential Carriers are the top sellers for the 1978 Jeep CJ5?

Out of 16 Differential Carriers that fit 1978 Jeep CJ5s, the following parts are the top sellers:
Replacement Standard Open Carrier Case For Dana 30, 3.73 & Up
from $164.99
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Replacement Standard Open Carrier Case For Dana 30, 3.73 & Up
Differential Carriers
Replacement Standard Open Carrier Case For Dana 44, 3.92 & Up
from $149.99
This product is not rated
Replacement Standard Open Carrier Case For Dana 44, 3.92 & Up
Differential Carriers
Differential Carrier
from $244.99
This product is not rated
Differential Carrier
Differential Carriers

How can I make sure that a part will be compatible with my 1978 Jeep CJ5?

Our Jeep CJ5 aftermarket and OEM parts are designed specifically for the 1978 model. You can always find your specific fitment and compatibility for your 1978 Jeep on an individual product page.

What is the price range for 1978 Jeep CJ5 Differential Carriers?

The range of prices of Differential Carriers for the 1978 Jeep CJ5 goes from $83.49 up to $1,303.99 for the most premium parts.

What is the average price of a 1978 Jeep CJ5 Differential Carrier?

1978 Jeep CJ5 Differential Carriers average $556.02 for our selection of OEM and aftermarket parts. Keep in mind the variety of brands we offer, such as Yukon Gear, Omix, Motive Gear, and more, so you are likely to find a wide range of prices across a variety of brands and products.

Does Advance Auto Parts sell Differential Carriers for other Jeep CJ5 model years?

Yes, we currently stock Differential Carriers for 23 model years of Jeep CJ5s, from 1960 to 1983. Model years 1983, 1982, 1981, 1980, 1979, 1977, 1976, 1975, and 1974 are the most popular for Differential Carrier purchases.

Can I get help with 1978 Jeep CJ5 Differential Carrier orders?

Contact our customer support team, by chat or phone, through the help desk page, where you can find instant answers about Jeep Differential Carriers and more.

What is your return policy for Jeep CJ5 Differential Carriers?

Advance Auto Parts keeps returns simple. For new Jeep CJ5 Differential Carriers and accessories, your online orders can be returned, in their original condition, within 45 days. For requirements, see the returns page.