1979 GMC G1500 Differentials

Essential 1979 GMC G1500 Differentials

Yukon Gear – Standard Open Side Gear And Thrust Washer For GM 12 Bolt Car And Truck (Part No.33380)

Standard Open Side Gear And Thrust Washer For GM 12 Bolt Car And Truck

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$7.99
Standard Open side gear thrust washer for 12P and 12T GM.

Product Features:
  • Side gear thust washer for GM 12 bolt passenger car and truck
  • Fits standard open differentials only
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Yukon Gear – Differential (Part No.26052)

Differential

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$709.99
Differential

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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Dorman – Help – Pinion Crush Sleeves (Part No.81057)

Pinion Crush Sleeves

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$5.29
This differential crush sleeve is designed to match the fit and function of the original sleeve on specified vehicles, and is engineered for durability and reliable performance.

Product Features:
  • Direct replacement – this differential crush sleeve is designed to match the fit and function of the original sleeve on specified vehicles
  • Required replacement – when servicing the differential
  • 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 – 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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$1153.99
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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Dorman – Differential Pinion Yoke Assembly (Part No.697-537)

Differential Pinion Yoke Assembly

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$289.99
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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Yukon Gear – Positraction Shim Kit (18 Shims) For GM 8.2", GM 8.5", 12T, 12P, Ford 8.8" & Cast Iron ‘Vette (Part No.16042)

Positraction Shim Kit (18 Shims) For GM 8.2", GM 8.5", 12T, 12P, Ford 8.8" & Cast Iron 'Vette

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$41.99
Product Features:
  • Shim 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
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Yukon Gear – Bearing Race Driver (Part No.56009)

Bearing Race Driver

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$188.99
Bearing race driver. No return.

Product Features:
  • Bearing race driver
  • Fits 382A race
  • All steel construction
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Pro-King – Differential Cover Gasket (Part No.742G303A)

Differential Cover Gasket

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$31.49
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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Motive Gear – Differential Gear Install Kit (Part No.GM8.2IK)

Differential Gear Install Kit

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$65.99


Product Features:
  • MINI INSTALL KIT GM 10BLT 8.2
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Yukon Gear – Star Washer For GM 12 Bolt Posi Cross Pin Bolt (Part No.33348)

Star Washer For GM 12 Bolt Posi Cross Pin Bolt

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$5.99
Star washer for GM 12 bolt posi cross pin bolt.

Product Features:
  • Star washer
  • Fits GM 12 bolt passenger car
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Pro-King – Differential Ring Gear Bolt (Part No.742G935)

Differential Ring Gear Bolt

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$1.99
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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Yukon Gear – Steel Spool For GM 14 Bolt Truck With 30 Spline Axles, 4.10 & Down (Part No.32048)

Steel Spool For GM 14 Bolt Truck With 30 Spline Axles, 4.10 & Down

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$539.99
Yukon Performance steel spool for GM 14T with 30 spline axles. fits 4.10 and down. Yukon performance spools are made from the highest quality materials to ensure high strength and long life in performance applications. Spools provide 100% power to both tires at all times and are a lower cost alternative to lockers. Spools are not recommended for street driven vehicles. Yukon Performance spools come with a one year warranty against manufacturing defects.

Product Features:
  • Fits GM 10.5″ 14 bolt truck with 30 spline axles
  • 4.10 and down ratio only or 4.56 and up thick gears
  • Provides 100% traction to both wheels at all times
  • Not recommended for street driven vehicles
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Yukon Gear – Eaton-Type Positraction Carbon Clutch Kit With 14 Plates For GM 14T And 10.5" (Part No.16112)

Eaton-Type Positraction Carbon Clutch Kit With 14 Plates For GM 14T And 10.5"

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$304.99
Yukon 1480 Lifetime Series U/Joint. 4.188″ snap ring span, 1.375″ cap diameter. Outside snap ring.

Product Features:
  • Clutch kit
  • Fits GM 10.5″ 14 bolt truck with Eaton positraction
  • Carbon fiber clutches
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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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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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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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$109.99
Yukon Carrier installation kits are great, low cost kit for carrier changes such as Positraction or locker upgrades. Carrier installation kit for GM 8.2″ & 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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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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Richmond Gear – Differential Cross Shaft (Part No.80-0272-1)

Differential Cross Shaft

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$66.99
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 – Ring & Pinion Gear Set For 10.5" GM 14 Bolt Truck In A 3.73 Ratio (Part No.36182)

Ring & Pinion Gear Set For 10.5" GM 14 Bolt Truck In A 3.73 Ratio

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$434.99
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 10.5″ GM 14 bolt truck
  • 10.50″ ring gear diameter
  • 30 spline pinion
  • 12 ring gear bolts
  • 3.73 ratio
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Yukon Gear – 12P, 12T, CI Vet, & 55GM 8460N Redi Sleeve Yoke Saver (Part No.30225)

12P, 12T, CI Vet, & 55GM 8460N Redi Sleeve Yoke Saver

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$109.99
12P, 12T, CI VET, & 55GM 8460N REDI sleeve yoke saver.Yukon Mighty seal.

Product Features:
  • Pinion Redi-sleeve
  • Fits GM 12 bolt passenger car, 12 bolt truck and 1963-1979 Corvette
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Yukon Gear – Pinion Nut Washer (Part No.33166)

Pinion Nut Washer

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$23.99
Pinion nut washer for GM 12 bolt car & truck, 55-62 GM car & truck, GM 8.2″ & 63-79 Corvette.

Product Features:
  • Pinion nut washer for GM 12 bolt car and truck, 1955-1964 GM car and truck, GM 8.2″ and 1963-1979 Corvette.
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Yukon Gear – 14T Pinion Gear Thrust Washer (Part No.33384)

14T Pinion Gear Thrust Washer

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$8.99
14T pinion gear Thrust washer.

Product Features:
  • Pinion gear thrust washer
  • Fits GM 10.5″ 14 bolt truck
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Dorman – Help – Differential Shaft Lock Bolt (Part No.81048)

Differential Shaft Lock Bolt

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$5.99
This differential pinion shaft lock bolt 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 differential pinion shaft lock bolt matches the fit and function of the factory part on specified years, makes and models
  • Ideal solution – this bolt 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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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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USA Standard Gear – 12 Bolt GM Spartan Locker Cross Pin (Part No.17023)

12 Bolt GM Spartan Locker Cross Pin

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$49.99
Product Features:
  • USA Standard Gear heavy-duty cross pin shaft
  • Fits GM 12 bolt car and truck and 9.5″ Toyota Landcruiser
  • Works with Spartan Locker or standard open spider gears
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Yukon Gear – Steel Cover For GM 10.5" 14 Bolt Truck (Part No.32345)

Steel Cover For GM 10.5" 14 Bolt Truck

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$92.99
Product Features:
  • Fits GM 10.5″ 14 bolt truck
  • Steel
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Spectre – Differential Cover (Part No.60879)

Differential Cover

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$189.99
Spectre’s Polished Aluminum Differential Covers feature a finned design and 10 bolt assembly for optimum fit and function. Includes 10 SAE standard bolts for installation. You’ll need to supply your own bolts if your vehicle uses metric bolts. Manufactured using high quality materials this product was designed to perform as well as they look.

Product Features:
  • Polished aluminum
  • 10 bolt cover with finned design
  • Gasket included
  • 10 gold Iridite 3/8 inch -18 x 3/4 inch differential cover bolts included
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1979 GMC G1500 Differentials

Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 1979 GMC G1500. Maybe you just need a couple of Differentials. Either way, Advance Auto Parts has 289 different Differentials in our inventory ranging from $1.99 to $1,674.99. That means you can find the exact parts or products you need to keep that 1979 GMC G1500 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 G1500. 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 G1500, but don’t take our word for it – read our customer ratings and reviews and buy with confidence. Out of the 5,089 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 1979 GMC G1500 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 G1500 Last

Simple repair, complete replacement, or a full rebuild. No matter the job, your 1979 GMC G1500 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 G1500 the best it can be. Be sure to browse some of our top Differentials brands and parts.

FAQs for 1979 GMC G1500 Differentials

What are the most purchased Differentials for the 1979 GMC G1500?

Out of 289 Differentials for the 1979 GMC G1500, the most popular in our inventory are:
Differential Cover Gasket
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(195)
Differential Cover Gasket
Rear Housing Cover Gaskets
Differential Shaft Lock Bolt
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(11)
Differential Shaft Lock Bolt
Differential Pinion Shaft Lock Bolts
3 Qt - Penzoil 80W90 Conventional Gear Oil
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3 Qt – Penzoil 80W90 Conventional Gear Oil
Differential Oil

What are the top-rated 1979 GMC G1500 Differentials?

Top-rated Differentials for your 1979 GMC G1500 based on customer reviews/ratings are:
Differential Ring And Pinion
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(23)
Differential Ring And Pinion
“So far so good.”
Bearings
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(9)
Bearings
“as advertised”
Differential Ring And Pinion
from $350.99
(7)
Differential Ring And Pinion
“Great spark plugs.”