1981 Chevrolet Caprice Drivetrains

Essential 1981 Chevrolet Caprice Drivetrains

Dorman – Spindle Washer – I.D. 3/4 In. O.D. 1-21/32 In. Thickness 3/32 In. (sold by each) (Part No.618-005)

Spindle Washer - I.D. 3/4 In. O.D. 1-21/32 In. Thickness 3/32 In. (sold by each)

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$3.49
This spindle nut washer 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 spindle nut washer matches the fit and function of the factory part on specified years, makes and models
  • Ideal solution – this washer is a reliable replacement for an original part that is missing or has failed due to wear
  • 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 – 1310, U/Jnt Straps & Bolts, 8.5" Front, 12P & 12T GM (Part No.41196)

1310, U/Jnt Straps & Bolts, 8.5" Front, 12P & 12T GM

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$67.99
1310, U/Jnt straps & bolts, 8.5″ front, 12P & 12T GM.

Product Features:
  • u-joint strap kit
  • Fits GM 12 bolt passenger car and truck and 8.5″ front
  • 1310 u-joint size
  • Includes two straps and four bolts
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Motive Gear – Differential Pinion Nut (Part No.1260823)

Differential Pinion Nut

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$8.49
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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Powertrax – Grip LS Traction System (Part No.LS247528)

Grip LS Traction System

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$499.99
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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National – Shaft Repair Sleeve (Part No.99199)

Shaft Repair Sleeve

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$37.99
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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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 – Positraction Cross Pin Bolt For GM 12 Bolt Car And Truck (Part No.33344)

Positraction Cross Pin Bolt For GM 12 Bolt Car And Truck

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$28.99
Positraction cross pin bolt for GM 12P and 12T.

Product Features:
  • Cross pin bolt for GM 12 bolt passenger car and truck
  • For OEM positraction applications only
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Dorman – Driveshaft Slip Yoke (Part No.697-557)

Driveshaft Slip Yoke

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$152.99
Drive shaft slip yoke vibrating, clunking or failed completely? This slip yoke directly replaces the original equipment on specific vehicle years, makes and models.

Product Features:
  • Direct replacement – this drive shaft slip yoke directly replaces the original equipment yoke on specified vehicles
  • Effective fix – replacement restores safe, smooth driveline operation
  • Rigorously tested – designed and evaluated to assure safe, reliable operation
  • Trustworthy quality – backed by team of engineers and inspectors in the United States
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Driveworks – Oil Seal (Part No.S-8660S)

Oil Seal

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$5.49
Value-priced seal meets all cataloged application requirements.

Product Features:
  • Brand may vary by location
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Yukon Gear – Forged Yoke For GM 8.5" With A 1350 U/Joint Size (Part No.41093)

Forged Yoke For GM 8.5" With A 1350 U/Joint Size

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$359.99
Yukon forged yoke for GM 8.5″ with a 1350 U/joint size. 3.625″ snap ring span, 1.188″ cap diameter. Outside snap ring. This yoke uses u-bolts. All Yukon yokes come with a one year warranty against manufacturing defects.

Product Features:
  • Fits GM 8.5″
  • 30 spline
  • 1350 u-joint size
  • Outside snap ring design
  • 3.625″ snap ring span
  • 1.188″ cap diameter
  • Forged steel
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Yukon Gear – Super Carrier Shim Kit For Ford 8.8", GM 12 Bolt Car & Truck, 8.6 & Vette (Part No.55002)

Super Carrier Shim Kit For Ford 8.8", GM 12 Bolt Car & Truck, 8.6 & Vette

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$59.99
Product Features:
  • Super carrier shim kit for Ford 8.8″, GM 12 bolt passenger car and truck, GM 8.0″, 8.6″, 8.6″ IRS and 1963-1979 Corvette
  • Interlocking design makes installation much easier
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National – Shaft Repair Sleeve (Part No.99187)

Shaft Repair Sleeve

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$41.99
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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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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ARP Auto Racing – For Use With General Motors, 0.800" Head L, 3/8" – 24 Thread Size, Chrome Moly (Part No.230-3001)

For Use With General Motors, 0.800"  Head L, 3/8" - 24 Thread Size, Chrome Moly

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The tremendous shock loads generated at launch by most any drag racing vehicle equipped with todays sticky tire compounds or the acceleration and deceleration of oval track cars put considerable strain on the ring gear. For this reason, the fastener experts at ARP have developed the Pro Series ring gear bolts. They are forged from premium grade 8740 chrome moly steel and are heat treated to a nominal rating of 200,000 PSI tensile strength. Specially hardened, precision ground washers are included where required. Available to fit most any ring gear setup ranging from popular 9 Inch Ford GM 10 and 12 bolt rear ends to the beefy strange differentials found in top fuel and funny car applications.

Product Features:
  • Forged From Premium Grade 8740 Chrome Moly Steel
  • Heat Treated
  • Nominally Rated At 200,000 Psi Tensile Strength
  • Specially Hardened, Precision Ground Washers
  • 3/8″-24 RH Thread Size
  • 0.8″ Underhead Length
  • 200,000 PSI
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National – Multi Purpose Seal (Part No.711062)

Multi Purpose Seal

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$30.99
Multi Purpose Seal

USA Standard Gear – Standard Spider Gear Set For GM 8.5", 28 Spline (Part No.39026)

Standard Spider Gear Set For GM 8.5", 28 Spline

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$209.99
Product Features:
  • Spider gear kit
  • Fits GM 8.5″ 28 spline open differential
  • Includes two side gears, two pinion gears, cross pin shaft, cross pin bolt and spider gear thrust washers.
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Yukon Gear – Mini Spool For GM 8.5" With 30 Spline Axles (Part No.32233)

Mini Spool For GM 8.5" With 30 Spline Axles

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$188.99
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 GM 8.5″ 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 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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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 – Standard Open Cross Pin Shaft For GM 8.2" And 55P (Part No.33407)

Standard Open Cross Pin Shaft For GM 8.2" And 55P

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$96.99
Standard Open cross pin shaft for GM 8.2″ and 55P.

Product Features:
  • Cross pin shaft
  • Fits GM 8.2″ and 1955-1964 passenger car
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Dorman – Differential Pinion Yoke Assembly (Part No.697-531)

Differential Pinion Yoke Assembly

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$315.99
Worn or damaged differential end yoke causing driveline vibrations? This direct replacement end yoke matches the original equipment part for a trustworthy repair and reliable performance.

Product Features:
  • Direct replacement – this differential end yoke matches the fit and construction of the original yoke
  • Excellent value – this replacement end yoke offers original equipment quality at a fraction of the price of dealer parts
  • Quality materials – this end yoke is machined from cast iron for strength and is precision machined for reliability
  • Validated fit – this differential end yoke has been tested to confirm accurate fit
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Yukon Gear – Dana 25, 27, 30, 44, Model 20 And Model 35, GM 7.5", 8.2", 8.5", 12P, 12T, C9.25 Rear Cover Bolt (Part No.33286)

Dana 25, 27, 30, 44, Model 20 And Model 35, GM 7.5", 8.2", 8.5", 12P, 12T, C9.25 Rear Cover Bolt

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5/16″-18 cover bolt, Dana Spicer 25, 27, 30 and 44, AMC Model 20 and Model 35, Chrysler 9.25 rear, GM 7.5″, 7.625″, 8.2″, 8.5″, 12 bolt passenger car and truck.

Product Features:
  • Cover bolt for Dana Spicer 25, 27, 30 and 44, AMC Model 20 and Model 35, GM 7.5″, 7.625″, 8.2″, 8.5″ and 12 bolt passenger car and truck.
  • 1/2″ head
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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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Driveworks – Axle Repair Bearing (Part No.S-RP-5707)

Axle Repair Bearing

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$16.49
Value-priced bearing meets all cataloged application requirements.

Product Features:
  • Brand may vary by location
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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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Felpro – Differential Cover Gasket (Part No.RDS 55028-1)

Differential Cover Gasket

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$9.99
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 – Pinion Install Kit For GM 8.2" Differential (Part No.13066)

Pinion Install Kit For GM 8.2" Differential

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$259.99
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 8.2″
  • 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.LM67048)

Bearings

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$9.29
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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1981 Chevrolet Caprice Drivetrains

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FAQs for 1981 Chevrolet Caprice Drivetrains

What are the most purchased Drivetrains for the 1981 Chevrolet Caprice?

Out of 328 Drivetrains for the 1981 Chevrolet Caprice, the most popular in our inventory are:
Differential Cover Gasket
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Differential Cover Gasket
Rear Housing Cover Gaskets
Greaseable Premium Universal Joint
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Greaseable Premium Universal Joint
U-Joints
Taper Bearing Set
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Taper Bearing Set
Differential Bearings

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Top-rated Drivetrains for your 1981 Chevrolet Caprice based on customer reviews/ratings are:
Universal Joint
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Universal Joint
“Great product.. Nice easy install”
Greaseable Super Strength Universal Joint
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Greaseable Super Strength Universal Joint
“Moog and advanced auto got me out of a bad situation with an amazing part ( u”
Oil Seal
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Oil Seal
“Exact fit , price was good”