1979 Pontiac Catalina Differentials

Essential 1979 Pontiac Catalina Differentials

Yukon Gear – Posi Spring Kit For GM 7.5", With Preload Plates (Part No.33206)

Posi Spring Kit For GM 7.5", With Preload Plates

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$153.99
Product Features:
  • Positraction spring kit
  • Fits GM 7.5″ and 7.625″ Dura Grip
  • Includes preload plates
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Yukon Gear – Pinion Install Kit For ’81 And Older GM 7.5" Differential (Part No.13063)

Pinion Install Kit For '81 And Older GM 7.5" Differential

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$201.99
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 1981 and down GM 7.5″
  • 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 – 1541H Alloy Rear Axle For GM 7.5" Passenger (Part No.21261)

1541H Alloy Rear Axle For GM 7.5" Passenger

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$284.99
Yukon 1541H alloy rear axle for GM 7.5″ passenger with a length of 30-1/2 inches and 26 splines. 2.775″ hub. 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:
  • Fits 1977-1991 GM passenger car
  • 26 splines
  • 30 1/2″ long
  • 2.775″ brake pilot
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Motive Gear – Differential Crush Sleeve (Part No.3954480)

Differential Crush Sleeve

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$5.49


Product Features:
  • CRUSH SLEEVE 12 BLT CAR
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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 – 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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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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Yukon Gear – 18 Plate Steel Clutches For GM 8.2", GM 8.5", 12T, 12P, Ford 8.8" & Cast Iron ‘Vette (Part No.16110)

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

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$483.99
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
  • 18 piece kit
  • Steel clutches
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Yukon Gear – Bearing Race Driver (Part No.56020)

Bearing Race Driver

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$215.99
Bearing race driver. No return.

Product Features:
  • Bearing race driver
  • Fits M802011 race
  • All steel construction
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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 – Sleeve For 8.2" Chevy Yoke Into A Buick, Oldsmobile, Pontiac Differential (Part No.41091)

Sleeve For 8.2" Chevy Yoke Into A Buick, Oldsmobile, Pontiac Differential

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$51.99
Sleeve for 8.2″ Chevy yoke into a Buick, Oldsmobile, Pontiac differential.

Product Features:
  • Fits GM 8.2″ Buick, Oldsmobile and Pontiac
  • Adapt GM gears for BOP housing
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Yukon Gear – Ring Gear Bolt (Part No.33046)

Ring Gear Bolt

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$6.99
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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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 – Differential Cover B (Part No.33572)

Differential Cover B

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$7.99
Differential Cover B

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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USA Standard Gear – Ring & Pinion Gear Set For GM 8.5" In A 5.13 Ratio (Part No.36220)

Ring & Pinion Gear Set For GM 8.5" In A 5.13 Ratio

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$274.99
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
  • 5.13 ratio
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Motive Gear – Differential Carrier Gear Kit (Part No.GM7.5BI)

Differential Carrier Gear Kit

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$115.99


Product Features:
  • INTERNAL KT GM 7.5 26 SPL
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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 – 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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National – Bearings (Part No.HM89446)

Bearings

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$36.99
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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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 – Redi Sleeve For GM 8.5", 9.5" & 8.2" Bop Yokes (Part No.30229)

Redi Sleeve For GM 8.5", 9.5" & 8.2" Bop Yokes

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$57.99
8.5, 9.5, & 8.2 Buick, Oldsmobile, Pontiac GM REDI sleeve yoke saver.Yukon Mighty seal.

Product Features:
  • Pinion Redi-sleeve
  • Fits GM 8.5″, 9.5″ and 8.2″ Buick, Oldsmobile and Pontiac
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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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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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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 – 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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Yukon Gear – Dropout Pinion Seal For Oldsmobile And Pontiac (Part No.30100)

Dropout Pinion Seal For Oldsmobile And Pontiac

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$65.99
Dropout pinion seal for Oldsmobile and Pontiac.Yukon Mighty seal.

Product Features:
  • Pinion seal
  • Fits Oldsmobile dropout
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Driveworks – Tapered Roller Bearing (Part No.S-LM-603012)

Tapered Roller Bearing

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$6.79
Product Features:
  • Brand may vary by location
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1979 Pontiac Catalina Differentials

Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 1979 Pontiac Catalina. Maybe you just need a couple of Differentials. Either way, Advance Auto Parts has 282 different Differentials in our inventory ranging from $1.99 to $1,153.99. That means you can find the exact parts or products you need to keep that 1979 Pontiac Catalina 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 Pontiac Catalina. Felpro, Driveworks, and National 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 Pontiac Catalina, but don’t take our word for it – read our customer ratings and reviews and buy with confidence. Out of the 3,803 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 Pontiac Catalina 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 Pontiac Catalina Last

Simple repair, complete replacement, or a full rebuild. No matter the job, your 1979 Pontiac Catalina 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 Catalina 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 and Rear Housing Cover Gaskets categories, plus more. For a 1979 Pontiac Catalina, our most popular Felpro Differentials include:
DIFFERENTIAL GASKET
from $7.99
(45)
DIFFERENTIAL GASKET
Rear Differential Cover Gaskets
Differential Cover Gasket
from $9.99
(195)
Differential Cover Gasket
Rear Housing Cover Gaskets

FAQs for 1979 Pontiac Catalina Differentials

What are the most purchased Differentials for the 1979 Pontiac Catalina?

Out of 282 Differentials for the 1979 Pontiac Catalina, 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 1979 Pontiac Catalina Differentials?

Top-rated Differentials for your 1979 Pontiac Catalina based on customer reviews/ratings are:
Differential Ring And Pinion
from $342.99
(23)
Differential Ring And Pinion
“So far so good.”
Bearings
from $15.99
(9)
Bearings
“as advertised”
Differential Master Bearing Kit - Koyo
from $156.99
(5)
Differential Master Bearing Kit – Koyo
“was delivered as promised and on time”