1979 Pontiac Firebird Drivetrains

Essential 1979 Pontiac Firebird Drivetrains

Yukon Gear – Axle Seal For 5707 Or 1563 Bearing (Part No.30196)

Axle Seal For 5707 Or 1563 Bearing

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$6.99
Axle seal for 5707 OR 1563 bearing.Yukon Mighty seal.

Product Features:
  • Rear axle seal
  • 2.250″ O.D.
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Yukon Gear – Billet Yoke For GM 12P And 12T With A 1350 U/Joint Size (Part No.41154)

Billet Yoke For GM 12P And 12T With A 1350 U/Joint Size

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$359.99
Yukon billet yoke for GM 12P and 12T with a 1350 U/joint size. 3.625″ snap ring span, 1.188″ cap diameter. Outside snap ring. All Yukon yokes come with a one year warranty against manufacturing defects.

Product Features:
  • Fits GM 12 bolt passenger car and truck
  • 30 spline
  • 1350 u-joint size
  • Outside snap ring design
  • 3.625″ snap ring span
  • 1.188″ cap diameter
  • U-bolt style
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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 – Chrome Cover For 8.6", 8.5" And 8.2" GM Rear (Part No.32017)

Chrome Cover For 8.6", 8.5" And 8.2" GM Rear

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$74.99
Chrome cover for 8.6″, 8.5″ and 8.2″ GM rear.

Product Features:
  • Fits GM 8.2″, 8.5″ and 8.6″
  • Chrome
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Felpro – Differential Cover Gasket (Part No.RDS 55028-1)

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 – 7.5" And 8.5" GM Rear U/Joint Strap, Mech 3R (Part No.41201)

7.5" And 8.5" GM Rear U/Joint Strap, Mech 3R

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$23.99
7.5″ and 8.5″ GM rear U/joint strap, Mech 3R.

Product Features:
  • u-joint strap
  • Fits GM 7.5″, 7.625″ and 8.5″
  • Mechanics 3R u-joint size
  • One single strap
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National – Bearings (Part No.LM102910)

Bearings

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$6.99
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 – 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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USA Standard Gear – Pinion Installation Kit For ’00 & Up GM 7.5" & 7.625" (Part No.60011)

Pinion Installation Kit For '00 & Up GM 7.5" & 7.625"

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$122.99
7.5″ & 7.625″ GM 00 & UP PINION KIT .

Product Features:
  • Fits 2000 and up GM 7.625″
  • Uses Koyo bearings and races
  • Included are pinion bearings and races, pinion seal, pinion nut, crush sleeve, marking compound and brush.
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National – Bearings (Part No.A-5)

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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Yukon Gear – 14 Plate Duragrip Composite Clutches For GM 8.2", GM 8.5", 12T, 12P, Ford 8.8" & Cast Iron ‘Vette (Part No.16064)

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

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$373.99
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
  • Composite clutches
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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 – 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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Yukon Gear – The Carrier Bearing Puller (Part No.56072)

The Carrier Bearing Puller

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$883.99
The Yukon carrier bearing Puller works with an impact gun to quickly and safely remove carrier bearings without damaging them. This unit comes with a handy bench top stand and works with up to one ton applications including Dana 70HD, Dana 80, 10.25″ & 10.5″ Ford, or GM & Chrysler 11.5″ differentials.

Product Features:
  • Carrier bearing puller
  • Works with an impact gun to safely and easliy remove carrrier bearings
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Yukon Gear – 8.5" & 8.6" GM Standard Open Pinion Gear Thrust Washer – Also Fits 8.5" Eaton With 0.795" Cross Pin (Part No.33385)

8.5" & 8.6" GM Standard Open Pinion Gear Thrust Washer - Also Fits 8.5" Eaton With 0.795" Cross Pin

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8.5″ & 8.6″ GM standard Open pinion gear Thrust washer. also fits 8.5″ Eaton with 0.795″ cross pin.

Product Features:
  • Pinion gear thrust washer for GM 8.5″ and 8.6″
  • Fits standard open differentials only
  • 0.795″ I.D.
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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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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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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 – Forged Yoke For GM 12P And 12T With A 1350 U/Joint Size (Part No.41069)

Forged Yoke For GM 12P And 12T With A 1350 U/Joint Size

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$209.99
Yukon forged yoke for GM 12P and 12T with a 1350 U/joint size (stronger than billet). 3.625″ snap ring span, 1.188″ cap diameter. Outside snap ring. All Yukon yokes come with a one year warranty against manufacturing defects.

Product Features:
  • Fits GM 12 bolt passenger car and truck
  • 30 spline
  • 1350 u-joint size
  • 3.625″ snap ring span
  • 1.188″ cap diameter
  • Outside snap ring design
  • U-bolt style
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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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Spicer – Universal Joint (Part No.5-178X)

Universal Joint

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$42.99
When you see the Spicer name, you know you are buying the highest quality product available. Spicer universal joints are no exception. Dana manufactures a full line of Spicer universal joints that are engineered to ensure longer life for vehicles.
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Powertrax – Lock Right Locker (Part No.1931-LR)

Lock Right Locker

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$444.99
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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    Yukon Gear – Differential Cover B (Part No.33572)

    Differential Cover B

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    Differential Cover B

    National – Bearings (Part No.HM89249)

    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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    National – Multi Purpose Seal (Part No.5200)

    Multi Purpose Seal

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    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:
    • Low swell in hydrocarbon fluids
    • Design type: spring loaded; multi-lip
    • Provides good low temperature capability
    • Temperature range: -40°F to 225°F; -40°C to 107°C
    • Delivers quality and reliable performance for every type of repair
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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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    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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    National – Bearings (Part No.M86610)

    Bearings

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    $9.49
    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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    1979 Pontiac Firebird Drivetrains

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