1978 Pontiac Catalina Differentials

Essential 1978 Pontiac Catalina Differentials

Yukon Gear – Pinion Nut (Part No.33150)

Pinion Nut

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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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Yukon Gear – Pinion Nut Washer (Part No.33167)

Pinion Nut Washer

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Pinion nut washer for GM 7.2″ IFS, 7.5″, 7.6″, 7.6″ IFS, 8.5″, 8.6″ & 9.5″.

Product Features:
  • Pinion nut washer for GM 7.2″ IFS, 7.5″, 7.625″, 7.6″ IFS, 8.5″, 8.6″ and 9.5″.
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National – Bearings (Part No.HM804810)

Bearings

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$28.99
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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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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Yukon Gear – 14 Plate Dura Grip Composite Clutches, GM 7.5 (Part No.16119)

14 Plate Dura Grip Composite Clutches, GM 7.5

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14 plate DURAGRIP COMPOSITE clutches, GM 7.5.

Product Features:
  • Clutch kit
  • Fits GM 7.5″ and 7.625″ with Dura Grip positraction
  • Steel clutches
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Yukon Gear – GM 7.5" Standard Open Side Gear Thrust Washer (Part No.33389)

GM 7.5" Standard Open Side Gear Thrust Washer

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GM 7.5″ standard Open side gear thrust washer.

Product Features:
  • Side gear thrust washer
  • Fits GM 7.5″
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Yukon Gear – Grizzly Locker For GM 8.5" & 8.6", 30 Spline, 2.73 & Up (Part No.28035)

Grizzly Locker For GM 8.5" & 8.6", 30 Spline, 2.73 & Up

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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 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 GM 8.5″ and 8.6″ with 30 spline axles
  • 2.73 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 – 8.5" & 8.6" GM Standard Open Pinion Gear Thrust Washer – Also Fits 8.5" Eaton With 0.795" Cross Pin (Part No.33385)

8.5" & 8.6" GM Standard Open Pinion Gear Thrust Washer - Also Fits 8.5" Eaton With 0.795" Cross Pin

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8.5″ & 8.6″ GM standard Open pinion gear Thrust washer. also fits 8.5″ Eaton with 0.795″ cross pin.

Product Features:
  • Pinion gear thrust washer for GM 8.5″ and 8.6″
  • Fits standard open differentials only
  • 0.795″ I.D.
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Powertrax – No-Slip Traction System (Part No.9207883005)

No-Slip Traction System

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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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    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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    Felpro – Differential Cover Gasket (Part No.RDS 55028-1)

    Differential Cover Gasket

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    $9.99
    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 – Mini Spool For GM 7.5" With 26 Spline Axles (Part No.32228)

    Mini Spool For GM 7.5" With 26 Spline Axles

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    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 7.5″ with 26 spline axles
    • Provides 100% traction to both wheels at all times
    • Installs into standard open carrier case
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    Yukon Gear – Redline Synthetic "Shock Proof" Oil – 4 Quarts (Part No.15004)

    Redline Synthetic "Shock Proof" Oil - 4 Quarts

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    Redline Synthetic “Shock Proof” Oil. 4 Quarts.

    Product Features:
    • Includes four quarts of Redline Shockproof oil
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    Yukon Gear – 7.2" GM 7.5" GM & 8.2" GM Pinion Seal (Part No.30192)

    7.2" GM 7.5" GM & 8.2" GM Pinion Seal

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    7.2″ GM 7.5″ GM & 8.2″ GM pinion seal.Yukon Mighty seal.

    Product Features:
    • Pinion seal
    • Fits GM 7.2″ IFS, 1999 and down GM 7.5″ and 7.625″ and GM 8.2″
    • 2.660″ O.D.
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    Yukon Gear – Minor Install Kit For GM 8.5" Oldsmobile 442 And Cutlass Differential (Part No.12057)

    Minor Install Kit For GM 8.5" Oldsmobile 442 And Cutlass Differential

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    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.

    Product Features:
    • Fits 8.5″ Oldsmobile with 28 spline axles
    • Included are a pinion seal, crush sleeve, complete shim kit, marking compound and brush.
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    Yukon Gear – Cross Pin Bolt (Part No.33067)

    Cross Pin Bolt

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    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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    Yukon Gear – Super Carrier Shim Kit For Ford 8.8", GM 12 Bolt Car & Truck, 8.6 & Vette (Part No.55002)

    Super Carrier Shim Kit For Ford 8.8", GM 12 Bolt Car & Truck, 8.6 & Vette

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    Product Features:
    • Super carrier shim kit for Ford 8.8″, GM 12 bolt passenger car and truck, GM 8.0″, 8.6″, 8.6″ IRS and 1963-1979 Corvette
    • Interlocking design makes installation much easier
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    Yukon Gear – Carrier Installation Kit For GM 8.5" Differential With HD Bearings (Part No.57009)

    Carrier Installation Kit For GM 8.5" Differential With HD Bearings

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    $148.99
    Yukon Carrier installation kits are great, low cost kit for carrier changes such as Positraction or locker upgrades. Carrier installation kit for GM 8.5″ differential with HD bearings for large journal carrier. This kit contains carrier bearings, races and shims. This kit is used in 8.5″ differentials using a Yukon Dura Grip, Eaton posi, ValueTrac, True Trac, Pro-Series Auburn, Detroit Locker or standard carrier with large bearing journals.

    Product Features:
    • Fits GM 8.5″ with aftermarket positraction
    • Works with Heavy Duty Bearings
    • Includes carrier bearings and races and “super” carrier shim kit
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    Richmond Gear – RngPnnInstlKt (Part No.83-1019-B)

    RngPnnInstlKt

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    RngPnnInstlKt

    Yukon Gear – Conversion Kit (Part No.41184)

    Conversion Kit

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    Product Features:
    • Fits GM 8.2″ Buick, Oldsmobile and Pontiac
    • Adapt GM gears for BOP housing
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    Yukon Gear – Spider Gear Set For GM 7.5" & 7.625" Dura Grip Posi, 26 Spline (Part No.16116)

    Spider Gear Set For GM 7.5" & 7.625" Dura Grip Posi, 26 Spline

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    Yukon spider gear set for GM 7.5″ & 7.625″ Dura Grip posi, 26 spline. This kit does not include clutches. This kit fits Yukon Dura Grip ONLY.

    Product Features:
    • Spider gear kit
    • Fits GM gm 7.5″ with 26 spline Dura Grip positraction
    • Includes two side gears, four pinion gears, cross pin shaft, roll pin and spider gear thrust washers.
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    Pro-King – Differential Cover Plug (Part No.742G484)

    Differential Cover Plug

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    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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    USA Standard Gear – 8.5" GM Spartan Locker Cross Pin (Part No.17024)

    8.5" GM Spartan Locker Cross Pin

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    Product Features:
    • USA Standard Gear heavy-duty cross pin shaft
    • Fits GM 8.5″ and 8.6″
    • Works with Spartan Locker or standard open spider gears
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    Motive Gear – Differential Mini Spool (Part No.MS7.5-28)

    Differential Mini Spool

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    $101.99


    Product Features:
    • MINI SPOOL GM 7 1/2″ 28 SPLINE
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    Yukon Gear – Posi Spring Kit For GM 7.5", With Preload Plates (Part No.33206)

    Posi Spring Kit For GM 7.5", With Preload Plates

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    Product Features:
    • Positraction spring kit
    • Fits GM 7.5″ and 7.625″ Dura Grip
    • Includes preload plates
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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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    $173.99
    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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    Richmond Gear – Differential Cross Shaft (Part No.80-0272-1)

    Differential Cross Shaft

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    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 – Lock Right Locker (Part No.1940-LR)

    Lock Right Locker

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    $441.99
    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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    1978 Pontiac Catalina Differentials

    Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 1978 Pontiac Catalina. Maybe you just need a couple of Differentials. Either way, Advance Auto Parts has 290 different Differentials in our inventory ranging from $1.99 to $1,153.99. That means you can find the exact parts or products you need to keep that 1978 Pontiac Catalina 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 Pontiac Catalina. Felpro, Driveworks, 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 Pontiac Catalina, but don’t take our word for it – read our customer ratings and reviews and buy with confidence. Out of the 4,184 reviews in this category, some of the top rated parts include Differential Ring And Pinion with 4.2 stars and Bearings with 5.0 stars.

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

    Simple repair, complete replacement, or a full rebuild. No matter the job, your 1978 Pontiac Catalina 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 Catalina 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 and Rear Housing Cover Gaskets categories, plus more. For a 1978 Pontiac Catalina, our most popular Felpro Differentials include:
    DIFFERENTIAL GASKET
    from $7.99
    (45)
    DIFFERENTIAL GASKET
    Rear Differential Cover Gaskets
    Differential Cover Gasket
    from $9.99
    (195)
    Differential Cover Gasket
    Rear Housing Cover Gaskets

    FAQs for 1978 Pontiac Catalina Differentials

    What are the most purchased Differentials for the 1978 Pontiac Catalina?

    Out of 290 Differentials for the 1978 Pontiac Catalina, the most popular in our inventory are:
    Taper Bearing Set
    from $10.29
    (38)
    Taper Bearing Set
    Differential Bearings
    Bearings
    from $16.99
    (25)
    Bearings
    Differential Bearings
    Differential Shaft Lock Bolt
    from $5.99
    (11)
    Differential Shaft Lock Bolt
    Differential Pinion Shaft Lock Bolts

    What are the top-rated 1978 Pontiac Catalina Differentials?

    Top-rated Differentials for your 1978 Pontiac Catalina based on customer reviews/ratings are:
    Differential Ring And Pinion
    from $342.99
    (23)
    Differential Ring And Pinion
    “So far so good.”
    Bearings
    from $15.99
    (9)
    Bearings
    “as advertised”
    Differential Master Bearing Kit - Koyo
    from $156.99
    (5)
    Differential Master Bearing Kit – Koyo
    “was delivered as promised and on time”