1978 Pontiac LeMans Differentials

Essential 1978 Pontiac LeMans Differentials

Powertrax – Lock Right Locker (Part No.1910-LR)

Lock Right Locker

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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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    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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    Yukon Gear – Cast Yoke For GM 8.5" With A 1350 U/Joint Size (Part No.41092)

    Cast Yoke For GM 8.5" With A 1350 U/Joint Size

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    Yukon cast yoke for GM 8.5″ with a 1350 U/joint size. 3.625″ snap ring span, 1.188″ cap diameter. Outside snap ring. This yoke uses straps. All Yukon yokes come with a one year warranty against manufacturing defects.

    Product Features:
    • Fits GM 8.5″
    • 30 spline
    • 1350 u-joint size
    • Outside snap ring design
    • 3.625″ snap ring span
    • 1.188″ cap diameter
    • Strap style
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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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    Yukon Gear – 14 Plate Carbon Clutches For GM 8.2", GM 8.5", 12T, 12P, Ford 8.8" & Cast Iron ‘Vette (Part No.16041)

    14 Plate Carbon Clutches For GM 8.2", GM 8.5", 12T, 12P, Ford 8.8" & Cast Iron 'Vette

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    $404.99
    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
    • Carbon fiber clutches
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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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    Motive Gear – Differential Pinion Shim Kit (Part No.1100)

    Differential Pinion Shim Kit

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    $7.49
    High-quality Differential Component Shim

    Product Features:
    • SHIM KIT FITS-8.25-F7.5-AMC20-GM0
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    Yukon Gear – Positraction Clutch Guide (Part No.33352)

    Positraction Clutch Guide

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    $8.99
    Positraction clutch guide.

    Product Features:
    • Clutch guide for Chrysler 9.25″, Dana Spicer 44, Dana Spicer 50, Ford 8.8″, GM 12 bolt passenger car, GM 8.2″, 8.5″ and 8.6″, 1963-1979 Corvette and Nissan Titan
    • Compatible with Dura Grip positractions only
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    Motive Gear – Differential Gear Install Kit (Part No.GM8.5OIK)

    Differential Gear Install Kit

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    $62.99


    Product Features:
    • 8.5 “O” AXLE MINI INSTALLATION KIT
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    National – Shaft Repair Sleeve (Part No.99199)

    Shaft Repair Sleeve

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    $37.99
    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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    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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    Motive Gear – Differential Pinion Seal (Part No.8610)

    Differential 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 o
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    National – Taper Bearing Cone (Part No.LM501349)

    Taper Bearing Cone

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    $17.99
    Manufactured with premium-grade steel, National® taper bearing cones feature crowned raceways and rollers to ensure even load distribution.

    Product Features:
    • PREMIUM MATERIALS — Precision manufactured using premium-grade steel for outstanding durability and performance
    • SMOOTH ROTATION — Crowned raceways and rollers for even load distribution
    • OE-STYLE DESIGN — Engineered to meet OE specifications
    • COMPREHENSIVE COVERAGE — Industry-leading coverage for domestic and import applications
    • RIGOROUS TESTING – Comprehensive testing throughout design and development processes by National engineers for quality you can count on
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    Yukon Gear – Positraction Internals For 8.5" GM With 28 Spline Axles (Part No.16052)

    Positraction Internals For 8.5" GM With 28 Spline Axles

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    Yukon positraction internals (0.795″ diameter) for 8.5″ GM with 28 spline axles. Yukon uses higher quality materials and better techniques than OEM to ensure a longer lasting spider gear set. This kit does not include clutches. All components come with a one year warranty against manufacturing defects. This kit is compatible with Yukon Dura Grip or Eaton positractions. It will not fit a factory Gov-Loc positraction.

    Product Features:
    • Spider gear kit
    • Fits GM 8.5″ with 28 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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    Yukon Gear – Ring Gear Bolt (Part No.33046)

    Ring Gear Bolt

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    Ring gear bolt for GM 12 bolt car & truck, 8.2″, 8.2″ for Buick/Olds/Pontiac, 63-79 Corvette & 55-62 GM Car & Truck. 3/8″ x 24.

    Product Features:
    • Ring gear bolt for GM 12 bolt passenger car and truck, 1955-1964 passenger car and truck, GM 8.2″, 8.2″ Buick, Oldsmobile and Pontiac and 1963-1979 Corvette
    • 3/8″ x 24 thread
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    Motive Gear – Differential Carrier Gear Kit (Part No.GM12BI)

    Differential Carrier Gear Kit

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    $163.99


    Product Features:
    • GM 8 7/8″ OPEN INTERNAL KIT CAR & TRUCK
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    Motive Gear – Differential Pinion Nut (Part No.3752901)

    Differential Pinion Nut

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    $7.49
    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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    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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    Yukon Gear – Pinion Install Kit For GM 8.5" Oldsmobile Rear (Part No.13071)

    Pinion Install Kit For GM 8.5" Oldsmobile Rear

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    $249.99
    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 8.5″ Oldsmobile with 28 spline axles
    • Fits 8.5″ Oldsmobile with 31 spline axles
    • 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 – Super Carrier Shim Kit For Ford 7.5", GM 7.5", 8.2" & 8.5" (Part No.55001)

    Super Carrier Shim Kit For Ford 7.5", GM 7.5", 8.2" & 8.5"

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    Product Features:
    • Super carrier shim kit for Ford 7.5″, GM 7.5″, 7.625″, 7.6″ IFS, 7.6″ IRS, 7.75″, 8.2″, 8.2″ Buick, Oldsmobile and Pontiac and GM 8.5″ front and rear
    • Interlocking design makes installation much easier
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    Yukon Gear – Redline Synthetic "Shock Proof" Oil With Positraction Additive – 4 Quarts (Part No.15005)

    Redline Synthetic "Shock Proof" Oil With Positraction Additive - 4 Quarts

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    $148.99
    Redline Synthetic “Shock Proof” Oil with positraction Additive. 4 Quarts.

    Product Features:
    • Includes four quarts of Redline Shockproof oil and one 4oz bottle of Yukon positraction additive
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    Yukon Gear – 8.5" & 8.2" GM Carrier Installation Kit (Part No.57008)

    8.5" & 8.2" GM Carrier Installation Kit

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    Yukon Carrier installation kits are great, low cost kit for carrier changes such as Positraction or locker upgrades. Carrier installation kit for GM 8.2″ & 8.5″ differential. This kit contains carrier bearings, races and shims.

    Product Features:
    • Fits GM 7.5″, 7.625″ 8.2″ and 8.5″
    • Includes carrier bearings and races and “super” carrier shim kit
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    USA Standard Gear – 8.5" GM 5.38 Ring & Pinion (Needs Notched X/P) (Part No.36221)

    8.5" GM 5.38 Ring & Pinion (Needs Notched X/P)

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    $349.99
    USA Standard ring & pinion sets are the right choice to add confidence to your install. USA Standard Gear offers a full line of ring & pinion sets for a variety of common & hard to find applications. USA standard gear offers a standard one year warranty against defects on their ring & pinion sets.

    Product Features:
    • Fits GM 8.5″ and 8.6″
    • 8.50″ ring gear diameter
    • 30 spline pinion
    • 10 ring gear bolts
    • 5.38 ratio
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    Felpro – Differential Cover Gasket (Part No.RDS 55009)

    Differential Cover Gasket

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    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 – Set Up Bearing (Part No.56045)

    Set Up Bearing

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    M802048 set-up bearing (one bearing). No return.

    Product Features:
    • Set up bearing
    • Fits M802048 pinion bearing
    • Easily slips on and off pinion journal to allow for easier pinion depth adjustment
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    Pro-King – Differential Pinion Gear Washer (Part No.742G216)

    Differential Pinion Gear Washer

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    $2.59
    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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    Richmond Gear – MiniSpool (Part No.78-7528-1)

    MiniSpool

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    MiniSpool

    Mr. Gasket – Differential Cover Kit (Part No.9891)

    Differential Cover Kit

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    $65.99
    Add some bling to the underside of your car with Mr. Gasket’s chrome differential cover. This chrome-plated steel cover is made to fit GM 10-bolt with 8 1/2 in ring gear. Is a complete kit with a gasket and bolts.

    Product Features:
    • Made Of Chrome Plated Steel
    • Fits GM 8.5-Inch 10 Bolt
    • Complete Kit With Gasket And Bolts
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    1978 Pontiac LeMans Differentials

    Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 1978 Pontiac LeMans. Maybe you just need a couple of Differentials. Either way, Advance Auto Parts has 156 different Differentials in our inventory ranging from $2.49 to $1,153.99. That means you can find the exact parts or products you need to keep that 1978 Pontiac LeMans 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 LeMans. Driveworks, National, and Felpro 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 LeMans, but don’t take our word for it – read our customer ratings and reviews and buy with confidence. Out of the 665 reviews in this category, some of the top rated parts include Differential Master Bearing Kit – Koyo with 3.8 stars and Bearings with 4.7 stars.

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

    Simple repair, complete replacement, or a full rebuild. No matter the job, your 1978 Pontiac LeMans 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 LeMans 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 categories, plus more. For a 1978 Pontiac LeMans, our most popular Felpro Differentials include:
    DIFFERENTIAL GASKET
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    DIFFERENTIAL GASKET
    Rear Differential Cover Gaskets

    FAQs for 1978 Pontiac LeMans Differentials

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

    Out of 156 Differentials for the 1978 Pontiac LeMans, 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 LeMans Differentials?

    Top-rated Differentials for your 1978 Pontiac LeMans 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”
    Bearings
    from $18.79
    (3)
    Bearings
    “as advertised”
    Taper Bearing Cone
    from $17.99
    (2)
    Taper Bearing Cone
    “good deal”