1981 Chevrolet El Camino Differentials

Essential 1981 Chevrolet El Camino Differentials

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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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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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 – 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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Pro-King – Differential Pinion Gear Washer (Part No.742G216)

Differential Pinion Gear Washer

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$2.59
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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USA Standard Gear – Pinion Installation Kit For GM 8.5" Rear (Part No.60012)

Pinion Installation Kit For GM 8.5" Rear

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$115.99
8.5″ GM PINION KIT .

Product Features:
  • Fits GM 8.5″ rear
  • 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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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 Pinion Shim Kit (Part No.1100)

Differential Pinion Shim Kit

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$7.49
High-quality Differential Component Shim

Product Features:
  • SHIM KIT FITS-8.25-F7.5-AMC20-GM0
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Yukon Gear – Redline Synthetic "Shock Proof" Oil – 3 Quarts (Part No.15000)

Redline Synthetic "Shock Proof" Oil - 3 Quarts

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$99.99
Redline Synthetic “Shock Proof” Oil. 3 Quarts.

Product Features:
  • Includes three quarts of Redline Shockproof oil
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USA Standard Gear – Standard Spider Gear Set For GM 7.5", 26 Spline (Part No.39023)

Standard Spider Gear Set For GM 7.5", 26 Spline

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$156.99
Product Features:
  • Spider gear kit
  • Fits GM 7.5″ 26 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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Felpro – Differential Cover Gasket (Part No.RDS 55029)

Differential Cover Gasket

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$7.49
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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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 – Posi Shim Kit For GM 7.5" & 7.625" Eaton Positraction (Part No.16047)

Posi Shim Kit For GM 7.5" & 7.625" Eaton Positraction

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$42.99
Product Features:
  • Shim kit
  • Fits GM 7.5″ and 7.625″ with Eaton positraction
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Yukon Gear – Pinion Seal For ’55-’64 Chevy 55P (Part No.30133)

Pinion Seal For '55-'64 Chevy 55P

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$19.99
Pinion seal for ’55-’64 Chevy 55P.Yukon Mighty seal.

Product Features:
  • Pinion seal
  • Fits 1955-1964 GM passenger car and truck
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USA Standard Gear – Ring & Pinion Gear Set For GM 8.5" In A 3.42 Ratio (Part No.36213)

Ring & Pinion Gear Set For GM 8.5" In A 3.42 Ratio

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$287.99
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
  • 3.42 ratio
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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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Yukon Gear – Side Gear Thrust Washer For GM 8.2" & 55P (Part No.33529)

Side Gear Thrust Washer For GM 8.2" & 55P

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$10.99
Product Features:
  • Side gear thrust washer for GM 8.2″ and 1955-1964 GM passenger car
  • Fits standard open differentials only
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Motive Gear – Differential Gear Install Kit (Part No.GM12IKC)

Differential Gear Install Kit

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$64.49


Product Features:
  • MINI INSTALL KIT GM 12BLT 8.875 CAR
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Yukon Gear – Positraction Internals For GM 12 Bolt Car And Truck With 33 Spline Axles (Part No.16040)

Positraction Internals For GM 12 Bolt Car And Truck With 33 Spline Axles

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$305.99
Yukon positraction internals for GM 12P and 12T with 33 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.

Product Features:
  • Spider gear kit
  • Fits GM 12 bolt passenger car with 33 spline Dura Grip positraction
  • Includes two side gears, two pinion gears, cross pin shaft, roll pin and spider gear thrust washers.
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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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Dorman – Differential Pinion Yoke Assembly (Part No.697-553)

Differential Pinion Yoke Assembly

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$221.99
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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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 – Differential Carrier Cover (Part No.741A758)

Differential Carrier Cover

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$29.99
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 – 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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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 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 Bearing Kit – Timken (Part No.R8.4RT)

Differential Bearing Kit - Timken

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$160.99
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:
  • KIT BRG & SEAL ’55-64 CHEVY
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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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National – Shaft Repair Sleeve (Part No.99152)

Shaft Repair Sleeve

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$40.49
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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1981 Chevrolet El Camino Differentials

Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 1981 Chevrolet El Camino. Maybe you just need a couple of Differentials. Either way, Advance Auto Parts has 157 different Differentials in our inventory ranging from $1.99 to $1,014.99. That means you can find the exact parts or products you need to keep that 1981 Chevrolet El Camino running smoothly.

Differentials are only as good as their brand. We stock 11 different brands to make sure you have plenty of trusted parts to choose from for your 1981 Chevrolet El Camino. 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 Chevrolet El Camino, but don’t take our word for it – read our customer ratings and reviews and buy with confidence. Out of the 3,156 reviews in this category, some of the top rated parts include Bearings with 4.8 stars and Differential Shaft Lock Bolt with 4.0 stars.

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

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

FAQs for 1981 Chevrolet El Camino Differentials

What are the most purchased Differentials for the 1981 Chevrolet El Camino?

Out of 157 Differentials for the 1981 Chevrolet El Camino, the most popular in our inventory are:
Differential Cover Gasket
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(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 Chevrolet El Camino Differentials?

Top-rated Differentials for your 1981 Chevrolet El Camino based on customer reviews/ratings are:
Bearings
from $16.99
(25)
Bearings
“Fit like it should no issues”
Differential Shaft Lock Bolt
from $5.99
(11)
Differential Shaft Lock Bolt
“great”
Bearings
from $15.99
(9)
Bearings
“as advertised”