1981 Buick Estate Wagon Differentials

Essential 1981 Buick Estate Wagon Differentials

Yukon Gear – The Carrier Bearing Puller (Part No.56034)

The Carrier Bearing Puller

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$689.99
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 most standard one ton applications. This unit is works with differentials up to one-ton applcations. It is not compatible with 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
  • Not compatible with Dana 70HD, Dana 80, Ford 10.25″ and 10.5″ or Gm and Chrysler 11.5″ applications
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Yukon Gear – Clutch Guide For GM 7.5" & 7.6" Dura Grip (Part No.33251)

Clutch Guide For GM 7.5" & 7.6" Dura Grip

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$10.99
Product Features:
  • Clutch guide
  • Fits GM 7.5″ and 7.625″ Dura Grip
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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 – Dura Grip Positraction For GM 8.5" & 8.6" With 30 Spline Axles (Part No.26016)

Dura Grip Positraction For GM 8.5" & 8.6" With 30 Spline Axles

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$929.99
The Yukon Dura Grip provides aggressive yet smooth traction to give you the confidence & performance you need. Get longer life and better traction with the heavy duty Yukon Dura Grip Positraction. The Yukon Dura Grip uses a nodular case and forged 4320 internals for added strength along with composite clutches for high performance and long life. All units are Rebuildable and many offer upgrades to increase aggressiveness for racing applications. Each unit carries a one year warranty against defects. This unit has larger bearing journals for added strength & uses heavy-duty carrier bearings & races.

Product Features:
  • Fits GM 8.5″ and 8.6″ with 30 spline axles
  • 2.73 ratio and up only
  • 4-spring, clutch style positraction
  • Internal gears are manufactured using forged 4320 steel and cut to provide stronger teeth
  • Fully rebuildable
  • Assembled in the USA
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Yukon Gear – Replacement Bare Case For GM 8.5" & 8.6" Dura Grip (Part No.20107)

Replacement Bare Case For GM 8.5" & 8.6" Dura Grip

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$386.99
Replacement bare case for GM 8.5″ & 8.6″ Yukon Dura Grip. Fits both 28 & 30 spline applications. This carrier case is for a Yukon Dura Grip ONLY. It is NOT a replacement carrier for a stock positraction.

Product Features:
  • Dura Grip positraction carrier case
  • Does not include spider gears
  • Fits GM 8.5″ and 8.6″
  • Fits 2.76 and up ratios only
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Yukon Gear – Bearing Race Driver (Part No.56017)

Bearing Race Driver

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$215.99
Bearing race driver. No return.

Product Features:
  • Bearing race driver
  • Fits HM89410 race
  • All steel construction
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Pro-King – Differential Cross Shaft (Part No.742G930)

Differential Cross Shaft

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$2.79
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 – Pinion Seal For GM 8.5", 8.2", Buick, Oldsmobile, And Pontiac (Part No.30017)

Pinion Seal For GM 8.5", 8.2", Buick, Oldsmobile, And Pontiac

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$9.99
Pinion seal for GM 8.5″, 8.2″, Buick, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac.Yukon Mighty seal.

Product Features:
  • Pinion seal
  • Fits GM 8.5″ rear, 8.2″ and 8.2″ in Buick, Oldsmobile and Pontiac
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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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Richmond Gear – RngPnnInstlKt (Part No.83-1016-1)

RngPnnInstlKt

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$182.99
RngPnnInstlKt

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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Pro-King – Rear Axle Shaft Kit (Part No.AXK-231)

Rear Axle Shaft Kit

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$154.99
Pro-King is the leading supplier of transmission and driveline products in the aftermarket. All products are designed to meet or exceed OE quality, form, fit and funtion.

Product Features:
  • High strength steel
  • Dual heat treating process
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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 – Steel Cover For GM 8.2" & 8.5" Rear (Part No.32332)

Steel Cover For GM 8.2" & 8.5" Rear

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$123.99
Product Features:
  • Fits GM 8.2″, 8.5″ and 8.6″
  • Steel
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National – Bearings (Part No.M88048)

Bearings

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$15.99
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 – Crush Sleeve For GM 7.6" IRS, 8.5", 8.6", 8.75", 8.875" & Nissan Titan Rear – Approx 0.620" Long (Part No.33097)

Crush Sleeve For GM 7.6" IRS, 8.5", 8.6", 8.75", 8.875" & Nissan Titan Rear - Approx 0.620" Long

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Replacement Crush Sleeve for GM 7.6″ IRS, 8.5″, 8.6″, 8.75″, 8.875″ & Nissan Titan rear. Approx 0.620″ long.

Product Features:
  • Crush sleeve for Jeep JK rear, GM 7.6″ IRS, 8.5″ and 8.6″ and Nissan Titan rear
  • 0.620″ tall
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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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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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Yukon Gear – Pinion Nut (Part No.33152)

Pinion Nut

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$9.99
Pinion nut for GM 7.2″ IFS, 7.5″, 7.6″, 7.6″ IFS, 8.0″, 8.25″, 8.5″, 8.6″, 9.25″ IFS, 9.5″ & Oldsmobile Dropouts. 1 1/4″ socket, 7/8″ x 14 thread.

Product Features:
  • Pinion nut for GM 7.2″, 7.5″, 7.625″, 8.0″, 8.25″ IFS, 8.5″, 8.6″, 9.25″ IFS and 9.5″
  • 7/8″ x 14 thread
  • 1 1/4″ socket
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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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National – Bearings (Part No.M88010)

Bearings

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$10.49
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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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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Yukon Gear – Positraction Internals For 7.5" And 7.625" GM With 28 Spline Axles (Part No.16117)

Positraction Internals For 7.5" And 7.625" GM With 28 Spline Axles

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$279.99
Yukon positraction internals for 7.5″ and 7.625″ GM with 28 spline axles. Yukon uses higher quality materials and better techniques than OEM to ensure a longer lasting spider gear set. This kit does not include clutches. All components come with a one year warranty against manufacturing defects. This kit fits Yukon Dura Grip & Eaton positraction cases. It is not compatible with any other positractions.

Product Features:
  • Spider gear kit
  • Fits GM gm 7.5″ and 7.625″ with 28 spline Dura Grip positraction
  • Includes two side gears, four pinion gears, cross pin shaft, roll pin and spider gear thrust washers.
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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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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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Richmond Gear – Differential Cross Shaft (Part No.80-0270-1)

Differential Cross Shaft

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$64.99
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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Motive Gear – Differential Gear Install Kit (Part No.GM7.5IK)

Differential Gear Install Kit

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$49.99


Product Features:
  • MINI INSTALL KIT GM 7.5
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Motive Gear – Ring Gear Bolt (Part No.14066913)

Ring Gear Bolt

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$2.49


Product Features:
  • RING GEAR BOLT 8.5″ 7.5″ 7/16 X 20 LEFT HAND
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1981 Buick Estate Wagon Differentials

Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 1981 Buick Estate Wagon. Maybe you just need a couple of Differentials. Either way, Advance Auto Parts has 277 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 1981 Buick Estate Wagon running smoothly.

Differentials are only as good as their brand. We stock 12 different brands to make sure you have plenty of trusted parts to choose from for your 1981 Buick Estate Wagon. 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 1981 Buick Estate Wagon, but don’t take our word for it – read our customer ratings and reviews and buy with confidence. Out of the 1,410 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 1981 Buick Estate Wagon 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 1981 Buick Estate Wagon Last

Simple repair, complete replacement, or a full rebuild. No matter the job, your 1981 Buick Estate Wagon 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 Estate Wagon the best it can be. Be sure to browse some of our top Differentials brands and parts.

FAQs for 1981 Buick Estate Wagon Differentials

What are the most purchased Differentials for the 1981 Buick Estate Wagon?

Out of 277 Differentials for the 1981 Buick Estate Wagon, the most popular in our inventory are:
Differential Cover Gasket
from $9.99
(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 1981 Buick Estate Wagon Differentials?

Top-rated Differentials for your 1981 Buick Estate Wagon 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”