1981 Chevrolet Camaro Differentials

Essential 1981 Chevrolet Camaro Differentials

Yukon Gear – Replacement Carrier Shim Kit For Dana 60, 70, 70HD, 70U & 80 (Part No.55011)

Replacement Carrier Shim Kit For Dana 60, 70, 70HD, 70U & 80

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$13.99
Product Features:
  • Carrier shim kit for Dana Spicer 60, 70, 70HD, 70U and 80
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Motive Gear – Differential Gear Install Kit (Part No.GM8.5IK)

Differential Gear Install Kit

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$65.99


Product Features:
  • MINI INSTALL KIT GM 8.5 REAR
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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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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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Richmond Gear – Differential Mini Spool (Part No.78-1028-1)

Differential Mini Spool

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$124.99
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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Yukon Gear – Pinion Nut (Part No.33150)

Pinion Nut

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$11.99
Pinion nut for GM 12 bolt car & truck, 55-62 car & truck, 8.2″, 8.2″ Buick/Olds/Pontiac & 63-79 Corvette. 1 1/8″ socket, 7/8″ x 16 thread.

Product Features:
  • Pinion nut for GM 12 bolt car and truck, 8.2″, 8.2″ Buick, Oldsmobile and Pontiac and 1963-1979 Corvette
  • 7/8″ x 16 thread
  • 1 1/8″ socket
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Mahle – Differential Cover G (Part No.J7018826594MAH)

Differential Cover G

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$13.85
Differential Cover G

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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Motive Gear – Differential Carrier Gear Kit (Part No.GM10BI)

Differential Carrier Gear Kit

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$111.99


Product Features:
  • GM10 BOLT 8.5″ 28 SPL INTERNAL KIT (OPEN)
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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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Pro-King – Differential Pinion Shim Kit (Part No.742G202)

Differential Pinion Shim Kit

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$5.99
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 – Pinion Install Kit For GM 12 Bolt Car Differential (Part No.13056)

Pinion Install Kit For GM 12 Bolt Car Differential

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$232.99
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, 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 12 bolt passenger car
  • 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 – Bearing Race Driver Set, 21 Piece (Part No.56030)

Bearing Race Driver Set, 21 Piece

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$1566.99
21 Piece bearing race driver set. (Box wt: 140lbs) No return.

Product Features:
  • Bearing race driver set
  • 21 pieces
  • All steel construction
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Yukon Gear – Chrome Moly Cross Pin Shaft For Mini-Spool For 8.5" GM (Part No.32238)

Chrome Moly Cross Pin Shaft For Mini-Spool For 8.5" GM

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$61.99
Chrome Moly cross pin shaft for Mini-Spool for 8.5″ GM HD.

Product Features:
  • Cross pin shaft
  • Fits GM 8.5″
  • Chromoly steel for added strength
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Yukon Gear – Mini Spool For Dana Spicer 44 With 30 Spline Axles (Part No.32055)

Mini Spool For Dana Spicer 44 With 30 Spline Axles

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$194.99
Mini Spool for Dana 44 with 30 spline axles. Mini spools are a low-cost traction option for vehicles looking for full-time lockup. The mini spool installs into a standard open carrier and give 100% power to both tires at all times. These units are not recommended for street-driven vehicles. We recommend full spools for vehicles with large tires or high horsepower. These units come with a one year warranty against manufacturing defects.

Product Features:
  • Fits Dana Spicer 44 with 30 spline axles
  • Installs into a standard open carrier case
  • Provides 100% traction to both wheels at all times
  • Not recommended for street driven vehicles
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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 Kit For GM 12P, ’64-’67 Chevelle And ’67-’69 Camaro With 33 Splines (Part No.21238)

1541H Alloy Rear Axle Kit For GM 12P, '64-'67 Chevelle And '67-'69 Camaro With 33 Splines

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$674.99
1541H alloy rear axle kit for GM 12P, ’64-’67 Chevelle and ’67-’69 Camaro with a length of 29-3/4″ inches and 33 splines. Yukon 1541H alloy axles offer a strength increase over stock while retaining a low cost. Yukon 1541H alloy rear axles come with a five year warranty against manufacturing defects. This kit includes two axles and a c-clip eliminator kit.

Product Features:
  • 33 spline
  • 5 lug
  • Fits GM 12 bolt passenger car in 1964-1967 Chevelle and 1967-1969 Camaro
  • Includes two axles and c-clip eliminator kit
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SKF – Differential Bearing (Part No.J70601671569SKF)

Differential Bearing

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$61.21
Differential Bearing

Yukon Gear – Dura Grip Positraction For GM 8.5" With 28 Spline Axles (Part No.26015)

Dura Grip Positraction For GM 8.5" With 28 Spline Axles

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$859.99
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″ with 28 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 – 8.6" GM 12P 12T & F8.8 Carrier Installation Kit (Part No.57010)

8.6" GM 12P 12T & F8.8 Carrier Installation Kit

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$121.99
Yukon Carrier installation kits are great, low cost kit for carrier changes such as Positraction or locker upgrades. Carrier installation kit for GM 8.6″, 12 bolt car and 12 bolt truck differential. This kit contains carrier bearings, races and shims.

Product Features:
  • Fits GM 12 bolt passenger car and truck and 8.6″
  • Includes carrier bearings and races and “super” carrier shim kit
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Yukon Gear – Standard Open And Positraction Pinion Gear And Thrust Washer For 8.2" GM CI Corvette (Part No.33305)

Standard Open And Positraction Pinion Gear And Thrust Washer For 8.2" GM CI Corvette

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$34.99
Standard open and positraction pinion gear thrust washer for 8.2″ GM CI Corvette.

Product Features:
  • Pinion gear thrust washer
  • Fits GM 8.2″ 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 – 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 – 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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Valvoline – DEXRON – VI ATF Full Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid, 1 Quart (Part No.822405)

DEXRON - VI ATF Full Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid, 1 Quart

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$14.49
Valvoline DEXRON-VI/MERCON LV ATF is a full-synthetic transmission fluid formulated with advanced additive technology to meet and exceed the requirements of the General Motors DEXRON-VI specification. It is officially licensed and approved by GM and is fully back-serviceable and can be used wherever DEXRON-II and/or DEXRON-III are recommended. Recommended for use in the following applications: DEXRON-VI, DEXRON-III, DEXRON-II, and Allison C-4.

Product Features:
  • Formulated with full-synthetic base stocks and advanced additive technology to meet the challenging demands of automatic transmissions
  • Enhanced anti-shudder protection for smooth shifting and maximum power transfer
  • Developed with anti-wear technology to help improve transmission durability
  • Engineered with a proprietary blend of base oils and advanced additives to provide better oil flow at low temperatures and greater film protection at higher temperatures
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Motive Gear – OEC GM 7.6" 28 SPL 3.23-UP (Part No.GM7.6E)

OEC GM 7.6" 28 SPL 3.23-UP

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$138.99
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 on and off-road, check out Motive Gear. Motive Gear products can be found in the winner’s circle at racing events worldwide. The superior quality of Motive Gear components is the result of years of racing development, outstanding design and state-of-the-art manufacturing methods. Extensive testing is performed on all products by our in-house engineers.
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Yukon Gear – Yoke For GM 7.5" And 7.625" (Mech 3R) In A Triple Lip Design (Part No.41088)

Yoke For GM 7.5" And 7.625" (Mech 3R) In A Triple Lip Design

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$154.99
Yukon yoke for GM 7.5″ and 7.625″ (mech 3R) in a triple lip design. 2.556″ snap ring span, 1.125″ cap diameter. Inside snap ring. This yoke uses inside clips. All Yukon yokes come with a one year warranty against manufacturing defects.

Product Features:
  • Fits GM 7.5″ and 7.625″
  • 27 spline
  • Mechanics 3R u-joint size
  • 2.556″ snap ring span
  • 1.125″ cap diameter
  • Inside snap ring design
  • Strap style
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USA Standard Gear – Ring & Pinion Gear Set For GM 8.5" In A 3.90 Ratio (Part No.36215)

Ring & Pinion Gear Set For GM 8.5" In A 3.90 Ratio

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$344.99
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
  • 3.90 ratio
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1981 Chevrolet Camaro Differentials

Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 1981 Chevrolet Camaro. Maybe you just need a couple of Differentials. Either way, Advance Auto Parts has 168 different Differentials in our inventory ranging from $1.99 to $1,566.99. That means you can find the exact parts or products you need to keep that 1981 Chevrolet Camaro 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 1981 Chevrolet Camaro. 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 1981 Chevrolet Camaro, but don’t take our word for it – read our customer ratings and reviews and buy with confidence. Out of the 1,275 reviews in this category, some of the top rated parts include Differential Shaft Lock Bolt with 4.0 stars and Bearings with 3.9 stars.

So if you’re in the market for aftermarket Differentials to keep your 1981 Chevrolet Camaro 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 Chevrolet Camaro Last

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

Popular Driveworks Differentials

We carry Driveworks parts in our stock across Differential Pinion Seals categories, plus more. For a 1981 Chevrolet Camaro, our most popular Driveworks Differentials include:
Oil Seal
from $7.79
(1)
Oil Seal
Differential Pinion Seals

Top 1981 Chevrolet Camaro Differentials from Felpro

Felpro products are another trusted brand when it comes to Differentials for your 1981 Chevrolet Camaro. Popular Felpro parts include:
Differential Cover Gasket
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(195)
Differential Cover Gasket
Rear Differential Cover Gaskets

FAQs for 1981 Chevrolet Camaro Differentials

What are the most purchased Differentials for the 1981 Chevrolet Camaro?

Out of 168 Differentials for the 1981 Chevrolet Camaro, the most popular in our inventory are:
DEX/MERC Automatic Transmission Fluid, 1 Gallon
from $35.99
(17)
DEX/MERC Automatic Transmission Fluid, 1 Gallon
Differential Oil
3 Qt - 80W90 Conventional Gear Oil With Posi Additive
from $57.99
This product is not rated
3 Qt – 80W90 Conventional Gear Oil With Posi Additive
Differential Oil

What are the top-rated 1981 Chevrolet Camaro Differentials?

Top-rated Differentials for your 1981 Chevrolet Camaro based on customer reviews/ratings are:
Differential Shaft Lock Bolt
from $5.99
(11)
Differential Shaft Lock Bolt
“great”
Bearings
from $23.99
(7)
Bearings
“Good price”
Differential Master Bearing Kit - Koyo
from $156.99
(5)
Differential Master Bearing Kit – Koyo
“was delivered as promised and on time”