1979 GMC C1500 Differentials

Essential 1979 GMC C1500 Differentials

Yukon Gear – Pinion Install Kit For ’97 & Down GM 9.5" Differential (Part No.13075)

Pinion Install Kit For '97 & Down GM 9.5" Differential

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$319.99
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, 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 1997 and down GM 9.5″
  • Included are pinion bearings and races, pinion seal, crush sleeve, complete pinion shim kit, and marking compound with brush.
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Felpro – DIFFERENTIAL GASKET (Part No.RDS 13391)

DIFFERENTIAL GASKET

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$7.99
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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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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SKF – Differential Bearing (Part No.J70601671569SKF)

Differential Bearing

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$61.21
Differential Bearing

Yukon Gear – Mini Spool For GM 8.5" With 28 Spline Axles (Part No.32232)

Mini Spool For GM 8.5" With 28 Spline Axles

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$165.99
10 bolt Mini Spool for 8.5″ GM with 28 spline axles. 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 8.5″ with 28 spline axles
  • Installs into a standard open carrier case
  • Provides 100% traction to both wheels at all times
  • Not recommended for street driven vehicles
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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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USA Standard Gear – Master Overhaul Kit for the GM 8.5 Differential with HD Posi or Locker (Part No.37057)

Master Overhaul Kit for the GM 8.5 Differential with HD Posi or Locker

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$208.99
USA Standard Master Overhaul kits let you finish your install with confidence. This kit uses Koyo bearings and races. Included are carrier bearings and races, pinion bearings and races, pinion seal, complete shim kit, ring gear bolts, pinion nut, crush sleeve (if applicable), oil baffles and slingers (if applicable), threading locking compound, marking compound with brush and gasket.

Product Features:
  • Fits GM 8.5″ rear with aftermarket positraction
  • Uses Koyo bearings and races
  • Included are carrier bearings and races, pinion bearings and races, pinion seal, complete shim kit, ring gear bolts, pinion nut, crush sleeve, thread locker, marking compound with brush and gasket.
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Yukon Gear – High Performance Ring & Pinion "Thick" Gear Set For GM 12 Bolt Truck In A 4.11 Ratio (Part No.24131)

High Performance Ring & Pinion "Thick" Gear Set For GM 12 Bolt Truck In A 4.11 Ratio

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$404.99
Yukon Ring & Pinion sets give you the confidence of knowing you’re running gears designed for the harshest of conditions. Whether it’s on the street, off-road, or at the track; Yukon ring & pinion sets deliver unrivaled performance & quality. Yukon uses the latest designs and manufacturing technologies to provide a quiet running gear that is strong and easy to set up. All Yukon ring & pinion sets come standard with a one-year warranty. This is a thick gear set for a 3.42 & down carrier.

Product Features:
  • Fits GM 12 bolt truck
  • 8.875″ ring gear diameter
  • 30 spline pinion
  • 12 ring gear bolts
  • 4.11 ratio
  • Thick gear for 3.42 and down carrier
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Driveworks – Oil Seal (Part No.S-2043)

Oil Seal

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$7.79
Value-priced seal meets all cataloged application requirements.

Product Features:
  • Brand may vary by location
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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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Driveworks – Cylindrical Bearing (Part No.S-R1561TV)

Cylindrical Bearing

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$31.99
Value-priced bearing meets all cataloged application requirements.

Product Features:
  • Brand may vary by location
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Yukon Gear – Bearing Race Driver (Part No.56023)

Bearing Race Driver

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$219.99
Bearing race driver. No return.

Product Features:
  • Bearing race driver
  • Fits M88010 race
  • All steel construction
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Motive Gear – Axle Shaft (Part No.14071751)

Axle Shaft

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$129.99
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 8 7/8 2 WD 31 1/4 TRK 30 SPL 5 LUG
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Dorman – Differential Pinion Yoke Assembly (Part No.697-553)

Differential Pinion Yoke Assembly

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$221.99
Worn or damaged differential end yoke causing driveline vibrations? This direct replacement end yoke matches the original equipment part for a trustworthy repair and reliable performance.

Product Features:
  • Direct replacement – this differential end yoke matches the fit and construction of the original yoke.
  • Excellent value – this replacement end yoke offers original equipment quality at a fraction of the price of dealer parts.
  • Quality materials – this end yoke is machined from cast iron for strength and is precision machined for reliability
  • Validated fit – this differential end yoke has been tested to confirm accurate fit
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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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    Yukon Gear – Pinion Nut (Part No.33150)

    Pinion Nut

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    $11.99
    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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    Richmond Gear – RngPnnInstlKt (Part No.83-1018-B)

    RngPnnInstlKt

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    $39.49
    RngPnnInstlKt

    Yukon Gear – Standard Open Spider Gear Kit For 8.5" GM With 28 Spline Axles (Part No.16054)

    Standard Open Spider Gear Kit For 8.5" GM With 28 Spline Axles

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    $217.99
    Yukon standard open spider gear kit 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. All components come with a one year warranty against manufacturing defects.

    Product Features:
    • Spider gear kit
    • Fits GM 8.5″ open differential with 28 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 – 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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    Yukon Gear – Standard Open Spider Gear Kit For 8.5" GM With 30 Spline Axles (Part No.16055)

    Standard Open Spider Gear Kit For 8.5" GM With 30 Spline Axles

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    $207.99
    Yukon standard open spider gear kit for 8.5″ GM with 30 spline axles. 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 8.5″ 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 – 3/8" Ring Gear Bolt Washer For GM 12 Bolt Car & Truck, 8.2 Bop & More (Part No.33347)

    3/8" Ring Gear Bolt Washer For GM 12 Bolt Car & Truck, 8.2 Bop & More

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    $4.99
    3/8″ ring gear bolt washer for GM 12 bolt car & truck, 8.2 BOP & more.

    Product Features:
    • Ring gear bolt washer for GM 12 bolt car and truck, 1955-1964 passenger car, 1963-1979 Corvette and 8.2″ Buick, Oldsmobile and Pontiac
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    Valvoline – DEX/MERC Automatic Transmission Fluid, 1 Gallon (Part No.773636)

    DEX/MERC Automatic Transmission Fluid, 1 Gallon

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    $35.99
    Valvoline DEX/MERC ATF is a high-quality transmission fluid formulated to meet the challenging demands many automatic transmissions. Its responsive low-temperature fluidity is beneficial in both electronic and hydraulic controlled transmissions and transaxles. Recommended for use in the following applications: MERCON®, DEXRON®-III, Ford M2C138-CJ and M2C166-H, Allison C-4 and TES-389, and Caterpillar TO-2.

    Product Features:
    • Formulated with premium 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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    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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    Yukon Gear – Positraction Pinion Gear Thrust Washer With Step-Lip Inside For GM 12P And 12T – Fits New Eatons (Part No.33382)

    Positraction Pinion Gear Thrust Washer With Step-Lip Inside For GM 12P And 12T - Fits New Eatons

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    $14.99
    Positraction pinion gear thrust washer with step-lip inside for GM 12P and 12T. fits new Eatons.

    Product Features:
    • Pinion gear thust washer for GM 12 bolt passenger car and truck
    • Fits positraction designs only
    • Has inside lip
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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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    Pro-King – Differential Pinion Shim Kit (Part No.742G200A)

    Differential Pinion Shim Kit

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    $18.49
    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 – Super Carrier Shim Kit For GM 9.5" (Part No.55003)

    Super Carrier Shim Kit For GM 9.5"

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    $29.99
    9.5″ GM differential carrier Supershim kit.

    Product Features:
    • Super carrier shim kit for GM 9.5″
    • Interlocking design makes installation much easier
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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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    $59.99
    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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    1979 GMC C1500 Differentials

    Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 1979 GMC C1500. Maybe you just need a couple of Differentials. Either way, Advance Auto Parts has 292 different Differentials in our inventory ranging from $1.99 to $1,969.99. That means you can find the exact parts or products you need to keep that 1979 GMC C1500 running smoothly.

    Differentials are only as good as their brand. We stock 13 different brands to make sure you have plenty of trusted parts to choose from for your 1979 GMC C1500. Valvoline, FELPRO, and Yukon Gear 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 1979 GMC C1500, but don’t take our word for it – read our customer ratings and reviews and buy with confidence. Out of the 3,276 reviews in this category, some of the top rated parts include Differential Shaft Lock Bolt with 4.0 stars and Differential Ring And Pinion with 5.0 stars.

    So if you’re in the market for aftermarket Differentials to keep your 1979 GMC C1500 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 1979 GMC C1500 Last

    Simple repair, complete replacement, or a full rebuild. No matter the job, your 1979 GMC C1500 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 C1500 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 1979 GMC C1500, our most popular Driveworks Differentials include:
    Oil Seal
    from $7.79
    (1)
    Oil Seal
    Differential Pinion Seals
    Oil Seal
    from $6.29
    (1)
    Oil Seal
    Differential Pinion Seals

    Top 1979 GMC C1500 Differentials from Felpro

    Felpro products are another trusted brand when it comes to Differentials for your 1979 GMC C1500. Popular Felpro parts include:
    Differential Cover Gasket
    from $9.99
    (195)
    Differential Cover Gasket
    Rear Differential Cover Gaskets
    DIFFERENTIAL GASKET
    from $7.99
    (3)
    DIFFERENTIAL GASKET
    Rear Housing Cover Gaskets

    FAQs for 1979 GMC C1500 Differentials

    What are the most purchased Differentials for the 1979 GMC C1500?

    Out of 292 Differentials for the 1979 GMC C1500, the most popular in our inventory are:
    DEX/MERC Automatic Transmission Fluid, 1 Gallon
    from $35.99
    (17)
    DEX/MERC Automatic Transmission Fluid, 1 Gallon
    Differential Oil
    3 Qt - 80W90 Conventional Gear Oil With Posi Additive
    from $57.99
    This product is not rated
    3 Qt – 80W90 Conventional Gear Oil With Posi Additive
    Differential Oil

    What are the top-rated 1979 GMC C1500 Differentials?

    Top-rated Differentials for your 1979 GMC C1500 based on customer reviews/ratings are:
    Differential Shaft Lock Bolt
    from $5.99
    (11)
    Differential Shaft Lock Bolt
    “great”
    Differential Ring And Pinion
    from $350.99
    (7)
    Differential Ring And Pinion
    “Great spark plugs.”
    Bearings
    from $23.99
    (7)
    Bearings
    “Good price”