1978 Pontiac Firebird Drivetrains

Essential 1978 Pontiac Firebird Drivetrains

Motive Gear – Axle Shaft (Part No.MG1020)

Axle Shaft

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$195.99
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:
  • AXLE SHAFT ’90-92 CAMARO 7 5/8″ 30 5/16″ L&R,28 SP
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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 – 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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$151.99
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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Yukon Gear – U/Joint Strap Bolt For 14T, 7.5", And 8.5" GM (Part No.33351)

U/Joint Strap Bolt For 14T, 7.5", And 8.5" GM

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$8.49
U/joint strap bolt for 14T, 7.5″, and 8.5″ GM.

Product Features:
  • u-joint strap bolt for GM 10.5″ 14 bolt truck, 7.5″ and 8.5″
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Spicer – Universal Joint (Part No.5-153X)

Universal Joint

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$28.99
When you see the Spicer name, you know you are buying the highest quality product available. Spicer universal joints are no exception. Dana manufactures a full line of Spicer universal joints that are engineered to ensure longer life for vehicles.
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Yukon Gear – Standard Open Spider Gear Kit For Early 7.5" GM With 26 Spline Axles And Large Windows (Part No.16048)

Standard Open Spider Gear Kit For Early 7.5" GM With 26 Spline Axles And Large Windows

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$149.99
Yukon standard open spider gear kit for early 7.5″ GM with 26 spline axles and large windows. Yukon uses higher quality materials and better techniques than OEM to ensure a longer lasting spider gear set. All components come with a one year warranty against manufacturing defects.

Product Features:
  • Spider gear kit
  • Fits GM 7.5″ open differential with 26 spline axles
  • Includes two side gears, two pinion gears, cross pin shaft, cross pin bolt and spider gear thrust washers.
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Yukon Gear – Chrome Cover For 8.6", 8.5" And 8.2" GM Rear (Part No.32017)

Chrome Cover For 8.6", 8.5" And 8.2" GM Rear

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$72.99
Chrome cover for 8.6″, 8.5″ and 8.2″ GM rear.

Product Features:
  • Fits GM 8.2″, 8.5″ and 8.6″
  • Chrome
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Yukon Gear – 8.2" Buick, Oldsmobile, Pontiac Cover Gasket, 10 Bolt Holes (Part No.23019)

8.2" Buick, Oldsmobile, Pontiac Cover Gasket, 10 Bolt Holes

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$13.99
8.2″ Buick, Oldsmobile, Pontiac cover gasket, 10 bolt holes.

Product Features:
  • Cover gasket
  • Fits 8.2″ in Buick, Oldsmobile and Pontiac
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USA Standard Gear – Spider Gear Kit For GM 12 Bolt Car And Truck (Part No.39021)

Spider Gear Kit For GM 12 Bolt Car And Truck

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$161.99
Product Features:
  • Spider gear kit
  • Fits GM 12 bolt passenger car and truck open differential with 30 spline axles
  • Includes two side gears, two pinion gears, cross pin shaft, cross pin bolt and spider gear thrust washers.
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Yukon Gear – Some 8.2 Buick, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, Some 8.5 Oldsmobile Axle Seal, Inner (Part No.30191)

Some 8.2 Buick, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, Some 8.5 Oldsmobile Axle Seal, Inner

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$9.99
SOME 8.2 Buick, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, SOME 8.5 Oldsmobile axle seal, inner.Yukon Mighty seal.

Product Features:
  • Rear axle seal
  • Fits GM 8.2″ in Buick, Oldsmobile and Pontiac
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Driveworks – Tapered Roller Bearing (Part No.S-A-9)

Tapered Roller Bearing

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$22.79
Product Features:
  • Brand may vary by location
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Yukon Gear – Standard Open Side Gear Thrust Washer For 8.5" GM (Part No.33304)

Standard Open Side Gear Thrust Washer For 8.5" GM

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$15.99
Standard open side gear thrust washer for 8.5″ GM.

Product Features:
  • Side gear thrust washer
  • Fits GM 8.5″
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National – Shaft Repair Sleeve (Part No.99112)

Shaft Repair Sleeve

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$36.99
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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National – Multi Purpose Seal (Part No.8610)

Multi Purpose Seal

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$15.99
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:
  • Low swell in hydrocarbon fluids
  • Design type: spring loaded; multi-lip
  • Provides good low temperature capability
  • Temperature range: -40°F to 225°F; -40°C to 107°C
  • Delivers quality and reliable performance for every type of repair
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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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National – Bearings (Part No.LM501314)

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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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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Yukon Gear – Dura Grip Positraction For GM 12 Bolt Car With 33 Spline Axles, 3.08 To 3.90 Ratio (Part No.26012)

Dura Grip Positraction For GM 12 Bolt Car With 33 Spline Axles, 3.08 To 3.90 Ratio

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$856.99
The Yukon Dura Grip provides aggressive yet smooth traction to give you the confidence & performance you need. Get longer life and better traction with the heavy duty Yukon Dura Grip Positraction. The Yukon Dura Grip uses a nodular case and forged 4320 internals for added strength along with composite clutches for high performance and long life. All units are Rebuildable and many offer upgrades to increase aggressiveness for racing applications. Each unit carries a one year warranty against defects.

Product Features:
  • Fits GM 12 bolt passenger car with 33 spline axles
  • 3.08-3.90 ratios only
  • 4-spring, clutch style positraction
  • Internal gears are manufactured using forged 4320 steel and cut to provide stronger teeth
  • Fully rebuildable
  • Assembled in the USA
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Yukon Gear – 1350 To 1410 Conversion U/Joint (Part No.42006)

1350 To 1410 Conversion U/Joint

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$78.99
Yukon 1350 to 1410 conversion u/joint.
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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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National – Shaft Repair Sleeve (Part No.99152)

Shaft Repair Sleeve

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$40.49
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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Motive Gear – Differential Pinion Nut (Part No.1260823)

Differential 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 o
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Dorman – Help – U-Joint Repair Kit (Part No.81000)

U-Joint Repair Kit

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$6.99
This universal joint strap kit is designed to match the original components required to repair and resecure universal joints on specified vehicles. Made of quality components, this kit is engineered for reliable performance and durability.

Product Features:
  • Direct replacement – this universal joint strap kit is designed to match the original components required to repair and resecure universal joints on specified vehicles
  • Ideal solution – this kit is a reliable replacement for original components that are missing or have failed due to fatigue
  • Durable construction – this kit is made from quality components to ensure reliable performance and a 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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Powertrax – Lock Right Locker (Part No.1910-LR)

Lock Right Locker

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$376.99
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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    Dorman – Help – Axle Shaft Lock Assortment (Part No.81050)

    Axle Shaft Lock Assortment

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    $6.49
    This drive axle shaft lock C-clip 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 drive axle shaft lock C-clip matches the fit and function of the factory part on specified years, makes and models
    • Ideal solution – this clip 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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    Yukon Gear – Pinion Nut Washer (Part No.33167)

    Pinion Nut Washer

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    $14.99
    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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    Yukon Gear – Pinion Depth Shims For GM 7.5", 7.75", 8.2" & 12 Bolt Truck (Part No.55008)

    Pinion Depth Shims For GM 7.5", 7.75", 8.2" & 12 Bolt Truck

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    $21.99
    Product Features:
    • Pinion depth shims for GM 7.5″, 7.625″, 7.6 IFS, 7.6 IRS, 7.75″, 8.2″, 1955-1964 passenger car and 12 bolt car and truck
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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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