1981 Chevrolet Corvette Differentials

Essential 1981 Chevrolet Corvette Differentials

Yukon Gear – Minor Install Kit For GM ’63-’79 CI Corvette Differential (Part No.12063)

Minor Install Kit For GM '63-'79 CI Corvette Differential

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$179.99
Yukon Minimum installation kits are a low cost solution for gear changes in newer vehicles where the bearings can be reused. This kit uses all high quality components to ensure a smooth set up. kit includes a pinion seal, crush sleeve (if applicable), complete shim kit, marking compound and brush.

Product Features:
  • Fits 1963-1979 Corvette
  • Included are a pinion seal, crush sleeve, complete shim kit, marking compound and brush.
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Yukon Gear – 3 Qt – Penzoil 80W90 Conventional Gear Oil (Part No.15002)

3 Qt - Penzoil 80W90 Conventional Gear Oil

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$44.99
3 Qt. Penzoil 80W90 conventional gear Oil.

Product Features:
  • Includes three quarts of conventional oil
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Yukon Gear – Pinion Install Kit For Dana 44 Ica Differential For Corvette (Part No.13027)

Pinion Install Kit For Dana 44 Ica Differential For Corvette

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$253.99
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 1980-1983 Corvette Dana 44
  • Included are pinion bearings and races, pinion seal, pinion nut, complete pinion shim kit, and marking compound with brush.
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Motive Gear – Differential Mini Spool (Part No.MS10C-28)

Differential Mini Spool

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$98.99


Product Features:
  • MINI SPOOL GM 10 BOLT 8.2″ 28 SPLINE
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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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$9.99
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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Motive Gear – Differential Gear Install Kit (Part No.D44IK)

Differential Gear Install Kit

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$61.99


Product Features:
  • MINI INSTALL KIT DANA 44
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Yukon Gear – 8.75" Chrysler & 55P Chevy Power Lok Clutches, Model 20 Also, Posi (Part No.16148)

8.75" Chrysler & 55P Chevy Power Lok Clutches, Model 20 Also, Posi

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$275.99
8.75″ Chrysler & 55P Chevy Power Lok clutches, Model 20 also, POSI.

Product Features:
  • Clutch kit
  • Fits Chrysler 8.75″, 1955-1964 GM passenger car and AMC Model 20 Powr Lok positraction
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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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National – Shaft Repair Sleeve (Part No.99150)

Shaft Repair Sleeve

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$26.99
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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Yukon Gear – Carrier Installation Kit For Dana 44HD Differential (Part No.57004)

Carrier Installation Kit For Dana 44HD Differential

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$217.99
Yukon Carrier installation kits are great, low cost kit for carrier changes such as Positraction or locker upgrades. Carrier installation kit for Dana 44HD differential. This kit contains carrier bearings, races and shims.

Product Features:
  • Fits Dana Spicer 44HD
  • Includes carrier bearings and races and carrier shim kit
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Energy Suspension – Differential Pinion Mount Grommet Set (Part No.3.1101R)

Differential Pinion Mount Grommet Set

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$13.99
Product Features:
  • Differential Pinion Mount Grommet Set
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Yukon Gear – Dana 44, Ford 8" / 9", And Model 20 Side Gear Thrust Washer Replacement (Part No.33283)

Dana 44, Ford 8" / 9", And Model 20 Side Gear Thrust Washer Replacement

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$5.99
Product Features:
  • Side gear thrust washer for Ford 8″, Ford 9″ and AMC Model 20
  • 0.030″ thick
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Yukon Gear – 3/8" X 1-1/4" Ring Gear Bolt, 55P Auburn Conversion Bolt (Part No.33052)

3/8" X 1-1/4" Ring Gear Bolt, 55P Auburn Conversion Bolt

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$4.99
3/8″ x 1-1/4″ ring gear bolt, 55P AUBURN conversion bolt.

Product Features:
  • Ring gear bolt
  • Fits 1955-1964 GM passenger car with Auburn positraction
  • 3/8″ x 1 1/4″
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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 – 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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Driveworks – Oil Seal (Part No.S-5778)

Oil Seal

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$10.49
Value-priced seal meets all cataloged application requirements.

Product Features:
  • Brand may vary by location
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Powertrax – No-Slip Traction System (Part No.9207883005)

No-Slip Traction System

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$551.99
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!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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    Powertrax – Lock Right Locker (Part No.1940-LR)

    Lock Right Locker

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    $441.99
    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 – High Performance Ring & Pinion Gear Set For GM Chevy 55P In A 3.36 Ratio (Part No.24467)

    High Performance Ring & Pinion Gear Set For GM Chevy 55P In A 3.36 Ratio

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    $579.99
    Yukon Ring & Pinion sets give you the confidence of knowing you’re running gears designed for the harshest of conditions. Whether it’s on the street, off-road, or at the track; Yukon ring & pinion sets deliver unrivaled performance & quality. Yukon uses the latest designs and manufacturing technologies to provide a strong gear that is easy to set up. All Yukon ring & pinion sets come standard with a one-year warranty. ** Note: This gear set is not compatible with a factory 3.08 carrier**

    Product Features:
    • Fits 1955-1964 GM passenger car
    • 8.40″ ring gear diameter
    • 17 spline pinion
    • 10 ring gear bolts
    • 3.36 ratio
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    Motive Gear – Differential Master Bearing Kit – Timken (Part No.R8.4RMKT)

    Differential Master Bearing Kit - Timken

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    $165.99
    Motive Gear Differential Bearing Kits Include Front & Rear Pinion Bearing, Pinion Seal, Carrier Bearings, Pilot Bearing Where Applicable, Gear Marking Compound, Crush Sleeve, Pinion Nut, Brush, Thread Locking Compound And Cover Gasket Or Rtv

    Product Features:
    • MASTER KIT, GM 10 BOLT CAR ’55-64 TIMKEN
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    Felpro – Axle Housing Cover Gasket (Part No.RDS 55389)

    Axle Housing Cover Gasket

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    $11.49
    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 – Chevy ’55-’64 Car And Truck Dropout Gasket (Part No.23017)

    Chevy '55-'64 Car And Truck Dropout Gasket

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    $13.99
    55P Chevy Passenger Drop Out gasket.

    Product Features:
    • Cover gasket
    • Fits 1955-1964 GM passenger car
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    National – Shaft Repair Sleeve (Part No.99139)

    Shaft Repair Sleeve

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    $39.99
    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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    Yukon Gear – Bearing Race Driver (Part No.56009)

    Bearing Race Driver

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    $188.99
    Bearing race driver. No return.

    Product Features:
    • Bearing race driver
    • Fits 382A race
    • All steel construction
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    Yukon Gear – Dana 25 / 27 / 30 / 36 / 44 / 53 Pinion Nut Washer Replacement (Part No.33163)

    Dana 25 / 27 / 30 / 36 / 44 / 53 Pinion Nut Washer Replacement

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    $3.99
    Replacement pinion nut washer for Dana 25, 27, 30, 36, 44 & 53.

    Product Features:
    • Pinion nut washer for Dana Spicer 25, 27, 30, 44 and 50
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    Pro-King – Differential Bearing Cup (Part No.742G256)

    Differential Bearing Cup

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    $8.99
    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 – Replacement Outer Oil Slinger For Dana 25, 27, 30, 44 & 50 (Part No.33011)

    Replacement Outer Oil Slinger For Dana 25, 27, 30, 44 & 50

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    $5.99
    Product Features:
    • Outer oil slinger for Dana Spicer 25, 27, 30, 44 and 50
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    Yukon Gear – Replacement Carrier Shim Kit For Dana Spicer 44, 30 Spline Axles (Part No.55010)

    Replacement Carrier Shim Kit For Dana Spicer 44, 30 Spline Axles

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    $15.99
    Product Features:
    • Carrier shim kit for Dana Spicer 30 with 30 spline axles
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    1981 Chevrolet Corvette Differentials

    Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 1981 Chevrolet Corvette. Maybe you just need a couple of Differentials. Either way, Advance Auto Parts has 86 different Differentials in our inventory ranging from $3.99 to $689.99. That means you can find the exact parts or products you need to keep that 1981 Chevrolet Corvette running smoothly.

    Differentials are only as good as their brand. We stock 10 different brands to make sure you have plenty of trusted parts to choose from for your 1981 Chevrolet Corvette. Valvoline, Yukon Gear, 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 1981 Chevrolet Corvette, but don’t take our word for it – read our customer ratings and reviews and buy with confidence. Out of the 458 reviews in this category, some of the top rated parts include Oil Seal with 4.3 stars and Differential Carrier Shim Kit with 2.7 stars.

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

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

    FAQs for 1981 Chevrolet Corvette Differentials

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

    Out of 86 Differentials for the 1981 Chevrolet Corvette, the most popular in our inventory are:
    3 Qt - Penzoil 80W90 Conventional Gear Oil
    from $44.99
    This product is not rated
    3 Qt – Penzoil 80W90 Conventional Gear Oil
    Differential Oil
    Bearings
    from $18.79
    (3)
    Bearings
    Front Differential Pinion Bearings
    Replacement Ring Gear Bolt For Model 35, Dana 25, 27, 30 & 44 - 3/8" X 24
    from $11.99
    This product is not rated
    Replacement Ring Gear Bolt For Model 35, Dana 25, 27, 30 & 44 – 3/8" X 24
    Differential Ring Gear Bolts

    What are the top-rated 1981 Chevrolet Corvette Differentials?

    Top-rated Differentials for your 1981 Chevrolet Corvette based on customer reviews/ratings are:
    Oil Seal
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    (3)
    Oil Seal
    “Fit the rear Dana 44 on my TJ just fine and stopped the leaking.”
    Differential Carrier Shim Kit
    from $8.49
    (3)
    Differential Carrier Shim Kit
    “worked great”
    Differential Pinion Shim Kit
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    (1)
    Differential Pinion Shim Kit
    “good product”