1978 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser Differentials

Essential 1978 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser Differentials

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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Richmond Gear – Differential Mini Spool (Part No.78-1028-1)

Differential Mini Spool

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$124.99
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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Richmond Gear – Differential Spool (Part No.81-1028-1)

Differential Spool

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$259.99
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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Motive Gear – Differential Super Bearing Kit – Timken (Part No.R7.5GRBSKT)

Differential Super Bearing Kit - Timken

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$148.99


Product Features:
  • SUPER KIT-GM 7.5 (1977-81)*TIMKIN*
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Dorman – Rear Axle Shaft, Left or Right (Part No.630-114)

Rear Axle Shaft, Left or Right

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$211.99
Axle shaft damaged or bearings worn out? This axle shaft directly replaces the original equipment on certain vehicles, complete with all necessary application-specific installation components.

Product Features:
  • Direct replacement – this axle shaft replaces the original equipment on specific vehicle years, makes and models.
  • Complete kit – each shaft includes critical installation hardware and components needed for specific vehicle applications.
  • Durable construction – designed to rigorous standards and tested to ensure performance
  • Trustworthy solution – backed by team of engineers and quality control specialists in the United States
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Motive Gear – Ring Gear Bolt (Part No.14066913)

Ring Gear Bolt

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$2.49


Product Features:
  • RING GEAR BOLT 8.5″ 7.5″ 7/16 X 20 LEFT HAND
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Powertrax – No-Slip Traction System (Part No.9207883005)

No-Slip Traction System

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$551.99
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!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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    GM Genuine Parts – Side Differential Bearing (Part No.S1380)

    Side Differential Bearing

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    $89.99
    GM Genuine Parts Differential Bearings are designed, engineered, and tested to rigorous standards, and are backed by General Motors. These bearings are low friction rotating elements that support the drive axle differential carrier within the axle or final drive housing. GM Genuine Parts are the true OE parts installed during the production of or validated by General Motors for GM vehicles. Some GM Genuine Parts may have formerly appeared as ACDelco GM Original Equipment (OE).

    Product Features:
    • Low friction rotating elements that support the drive axle differential carrier within the axle or final drive housing
    • Some GM Genuine Parts may have formerly appeared as ACDelco GM Original Equipment (OE)
    • GM Genuine Parts are designed, engineered and tested to rigorous standards, and are backed by General Motors
    • GM Engineers design and validate OE parts specifically for your Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, or Cadillac vehicle
    • GM regularly updates production and service part designs to integrate new materials and technologies
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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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    Motive Gear – Differential Gear Install Kit (Part No.GM8.5IK)

    Differential Gear Install Kit

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    $65.99


    Product Features:
    • MINI INSTALL KIT GM 8.5 REAR
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    Pro-King – Differential Cross Shaft (Part No.742G930)

    Differential Cross Shaft

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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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    Pro-King – Differential Bearing Cone (Part No.742G255)

    Differential Bearing Cone

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    $19.79
    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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    Valvoline – DEXRON – VI ATF Full Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid, 1 Quart (Part No.822405)

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

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    $14.49
    Valvoline DEXRON-VI/MERCON LV ATF is a full-synthetic transmission fluid formulated with advanced additive technology to meet and exceed the requirements of the General Motors DEXRON-VI specification. It is officially licensed and approved by GM and is fully back-serviceable and can be used wherever DEXRON-II and/or DEXRON-III are recommended. Recommended for use in the following applications: DEXRON-VI, DEXRON-III, DEXRON-II, and Allison C-4.

    Product Features:
    • Formulated with full-synthetic base stocks and advanced additive technology to meet the challenging demands of automatic transmissions
    • Enhanced anti-shudder protection for smooth shifting and maximum power transfer
    • Developed with anti-wear technology to help improve transmission durability
    • Engineered with a proprietary blend of base oils and advanced additives to provide better oil flow at low temperatures and greater film protection at higher temperatures
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    Richmond Gear – Differential Spool Bearing Kit (Part No.29-0013-1)

    Differential Spool Bearing Kit

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    $58.99
    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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    Powertrax – Grip LS Traction System (Part No.LS201028)

    Grip LS Traction System

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    $463.99
    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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    National – Shaft Repair Sleeve (Part No.99193)

    Shaft Repair Sleeve

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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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    Pro-King – Crush Sleeve (Part No.741A034)

    Crush Sleeve

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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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    ATP – DIFF COVER KIT (Part No.111101)

    DIFF COVER KIT

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    $35.99
    DIFF COVER KIT

    Motive Gear – Differential Ring and Pinion (Part No.GM10-411)

    Differential Ring and Pinion

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    $301.99


    Product Features:
    • GM 10BL 8.5 R/P 4.11 MG FRT/REAR
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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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    Pro-King – Differential Pinion Shim Kit (Part No.742G202)

    Differential Pinion Shim Kit

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    $5.99
    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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    Richmond Gear – Differential Cross Shaft (Part No.CSPGM75)

    Differential Cross Shaft

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    $26.49
    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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    Pro-King – Pinion Seal (Part No.740A070)

    Pinion Seal

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    $2.39
    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 – Pinion Seal (Part No.8610)

    Pinion Seal

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    $3.99
    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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    Pro-King – Pinion Nut (Part No.740A961)

    Pinion Nut

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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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    Motive Gear – Pinion Nut (Part No.1260823)

    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 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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    Motive Gear – Differential Carrier Gear Kit (Part No.GM10BI-30)

    Differential Carrier Gear Kit

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    $153.99


    Product Features:
    • GM10 BOLT 8.5″ 30 SPL INTERNAL KIT 1988-1999 (OPEN)
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    Motive Gear – Differential Carrier Shim Kit (Part No.1101)

    Differential Carrier Shim Kit

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    $8.49
    High-quality Differential Carrier Shim Kit

    Product Features:
    • CARRIER SHIMS 12 BOLT GM CAR & TRUCK ALSO GM8.6″ 99-ON
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    1978 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser Differentials

    Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 1978 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. Maybe you just need a couple of Differentials. Either way, Advance Auto Parts has 88 different Differentials in our inventory ranging from $1.99 to $551.99. That means you can find the exact parts or products you need to keep that 1978 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser running smoothly.

    Differentials are only as good as their brand. We stock 11 different brands to make sure you have plenty of trusted parts to choose from for your 1978 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. Valvoline, FELPRO, and Dorman 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 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser, but don’t take our word for it – read our customer ratings and reviews and buy with confidence. Out of the 681 reviews in this category, some of the top rated parts include Differential Master Bearing Kit – Koyo with 3.8 stars and Shaft Repair Sleeve with 5.0 stars.

    So if you’re in the market for aftermarket Differentials to keep your 1978 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser 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 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser Last

    Simple repair, complete replacement, or a full rebuild. No matter the job, your 1978 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser 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 Custom Cruiser 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 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser, our most popular Driveworks Differentials include:
    Oil Seal
    from $7.79
    (1)
    Oil Seal
    Differential Pinion Seals

    Top 1978 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser Differentials from Felpro

    Felpro products are another trusted brand when it comes to Differentials for your 1978 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. Popular Felpro parts include:
    Differential Cover Gasket
    from $9.99
    (195)
    Differential Cover Gasket
    Rear Differential Cover Gaskets

    FAQs for 1978 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser Differentials

    What are the most purchased Differentials for the 1978 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser?

    Out of 88 Differentials for the 1978 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser, the most popular in our inventory are:
    Bearings
    from $23.99
    (7)
    Bearings
    Front Differential Pinion Bearings
    Differential Shaft Lock Bolt
    from $5.99
    (11)
    Differential Shaft Lock Bolt
    Differential Pinion Shaft Lock Bolts

    What are the top-rated 1978 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser Differentials?

    Top-rated Differentials for your 1978 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser based on customer reviews/ratings are:
    Differential Master Bearing Kit - Koyo
    from $156.99
    (5)
    Differential Master Bearing Kit – Koyo
    “was delivered as promised and on time”
    Shaft Repair Sleeve
    from $43.99
    (2)
    Shaft Repair Sleeve
    “As a mechanic I dont have time or money to waste on inferior products, which this is not. Great product,great price”
    Differential Gasket
    from $18.09
    (1)
    Differential Gasket
    “A perfect fit. Well made.”