1979 Oldsmobile 98 Differentials

Essential 1979 Oldsmobile 98 Differentials

Pro-King – Differential Pinion Yoke Washer (Part No.742A215)

Differential Pinion Yoke Washer

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$3.99
Pro-King is the leading supplier of transmission and driveline products in the aftermarket.

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  • All products are designed to meet or exceed OE quality, form, fit and funtion.
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National – Bearings (Part No.HM804846)

Bearings

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$42.99
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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Dorman – Rear Differential Cover (Part No.697-700)

Rear Differential Cover

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$32.99
This direct replacement differential cover matches the fit and function of the original equipment diff cover for a reliable, leak-free repair. It features a durable design, made to strict specifications, to help ensure reliable service life.

Product Features:
  • Direct replacement – this differential cover matches the fit and function of the original equipment diff cover on select vehicles
  • Reliable repair – the smart solution for fixing an existing cover that’s rusted, damaged or leaking differential fluid
  • Durable construction – this differential cover is made according to strict engineering standards to help ensure dependability
  • Trustworthy quality – backed by a team of product experts in the United States and more than a century of automotive experience
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National – Bearings (Part No.A-6)

Bearings

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$16.99
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 – Shim Kit (Part No.741A200)

Shim Kit

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$19.99
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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Valvoline – MaxLife Multi-Vehicle (ATF) Full Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid, 1 Quart (Part No.VV324)

MaxLife Multi-Vehicle (ATF) Full Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid, 1 Quart

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$12.79
Product Features:
  • High-performance seal conditioners maintain and preserve the elasticity of seals to help prevent leaks
  • Long-life friction modifiers and premium base oils help improve smooth shifting, eliminate slippage and shudder, prevent clutch wear and improve drivability longer than conventional fluids
  • Enhanced cleaning additives help reduce varnish formation and keep the transmission running properly longer
  • Engineered with a unique blend of viscosity modifiers and base oils to provide better oil flow at low temperatures and greater film protection at higher temperatures
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Pro-King – Differential Cover Plug (Part No.742G484)

Differential Cover Plug

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$6.59
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  • All products are designed to meet or exceed OE quality, form, fit and funtion.
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Pro-King – Pinion Seal (Part No.740A070)

Pinion Seal

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$2.39
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  • All products are designed to meet or exceed OE quality, form, fit and funtion.
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Motive Gear – Differential Mini Spool (Part No.MS7.5-26)

Differential Mini Spool

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$98.99
Motive Gear Mini-Spools replace your stock spider and side gears with a solid billet mini-spool for 100% traction to both wheels. Not recommended for street applications.

Product Features:
  • Billet construction
  • Not recommended for street applications
  • GM7.5″ MINI SPOOL 26 SPLINE
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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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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 – Performance Differential Ring and Pinion (Part No.BP882373)

Performance Differential Ring and Pinion

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$319.99


Product Features:
  • BOP R/P 8.2″ 10BLT 3.73
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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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    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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    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 Ring Gear Bolt (Part No.742J935)

    Differential Ring Gear Bolt

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    $0.91
    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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    Felpro – Differential Cover Gasket (Part No.RDS 55029)

    Differential Cover Gasket

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    $7.49
    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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    Motive Gear – Differential Crush Sleeve (Part No.9785792)

    Differential Crush Sleeve

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    $2.69
    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 – Ring And Pinion Bearing Installation Kit (Part No.697-100)

    Ring And Pinion Bearing Installation Kit

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    $195.99
    This differential bearing kit includes all necessary installation components for a differential ring and pinion on certain vehicle years, makes and models.

    Product Features:
    • Convenient kit – this ring and pinion bearing installation kit includes all necessary components for a complete repair on certain vehicle applications
    • Related repair – smart to have on hand when installing a differential ring and pinion
    • Durable construction – built for reliable longevity, free of defects in materials and workmanship
    • Trustworthy quality – backed by team of designers and engineers in the United States
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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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    Pro-King – Differential Cross Shaft (Part No.742G673)

    Differential Cross Shaft

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    $28.49
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    Pro-King – Pinion Nut (Part No.740A961)

    Pinion Nut

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    $3.99
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    Product Features:
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    Richmond Gear – RngPnnInstlKt (Part No.83-1019-B)

    RngPnnInstlKt

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    $39.49
    RngPnnInstlKt

    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 – 1541H Alloy Rear Axle For ’80-’88 8.5" GM Caprice And Impala (Part No.21426)

    1541H Alloy Rear Axle For '80-'88 8.5" GM Caprice And Impala

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    $213.99
    Yukon 1541H alloy rear axle for ’80-’88 8.5″ GM Caprice and Impala with a length of 30-7/16″ inches and 28 splines. Yukon 1541H alloy axles offer a strength increase over stock while retaining a low cost. Yukon 1541H alloy rear axles come with a one year warranty against manufacturing defects. This is a C-clip axle.

    Product Features:
    • 28 spline
    • 30 7/16″ long
    • Fits GM 8.5″ in 1980-1988 Caprice and Impala
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    Pro-King – Differential Cross Shaft (Part No.742G930)

    Differential Cross Shaft

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    $2.79
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    Product Features:
    • All products are designed to meet or exceed OE quality, form, fit and funtion.
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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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    Richmond Gear – Differential Cross Shaft (Part No.CSPGM12)

    Differential Cross Shaft

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    $27.49
    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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    1979 Oldsmobile 98 Differentials

    Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 1979 Oldsmobile 98. Maybe you just need a couple of Differentials. Either way, Advance Auto Parts has 134 different Differentials in our inventory ranging from $0.91 to $551.99. That means you can find the exact parts or products you need to keep that 1979 Oldsmobile 98 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 1979 Oldsmobile 98. Valvoline, Felpro, and Driveworks 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 Oldsmobile 98, but don’t take our word for it – read our customer ratings and reviews and buy with confidence. Out of the 5,004 reviews in this category, some of the top rated parts include Bearings with 4.8 stars and Differential Ring And Pinion with 4.2 stars.

    So if you’re in the market for aftermarket Differentials to keep your 1979 Oldsmobile 98 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 Oldsmobile 98 Last

    Simple repair, complete replacement, or a full rebuild. No matter the job, your 1979 Oldsmobile 98 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 98 the best it can be. Be sure to browse some of our top Differentials brands and parts.

    FAQs for 1979 Oldsmobile 98 Differentials

    What are the most purchased Differentials for the 1979 Oldsmobile 98?

    Out of 134 Differentials for the 1979 Oldsmobile 98, the most popular in our inventory are:
    Differential Cover Gasket
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    (195)
    Differential Cover Gasket
    Rear Housing Cover Gaskets
    Taper Bearing Set
    from $10.29
    (38)
    Taper Bearing Set
    Differential Bearings
    DIFFERENTIAL GASKET
    from $7.99
    (45)
    DIFFERENTIAL GASKET
    Rear Differential Cover Gaskets

    What are the top-rated 1979 Oldsmobile 98 Differentials?

    Top-rated Differentials for your 1979 Oldsmobile 98 based on customer reviews/ratings are:
    Bearings
    from $16.99
    (25)
    Bearings
    “Fit like it should no issues”
    Differential Ring And Pinion
    from $342.99
    (23)
    Differential Ring And Pinion
    “So far so good.”
    Differential Shaft Lock Bolt
    from $5.99
    (11)
    Differential Shaft Lock Bolt
    “great”