1981 Chevrolet K20 Differentials

Essential 1981 Chevrolet K20 Differentials

Yukon Gear – Replacement Trail Repair Kit For Dana 30 And 44 With 1350 Size U/Joint And Straps (Part No.32280)

Replacement Trail Repair Kit For Dana 30 And 44 With 1350 Size U/Joint And Straps

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$481.99
Yukon replacement trail repair kit for Dana 30 and 44 with 1350 size U/joint and straps. This kit comes with a yoke, U/joint, pinion seal, U/bolt or strap kit, pinion nut, and pinion nut washer (if applicable).

Product Features:
  • Fits Dana Spicer 30 and 44
  • 1350 u-joint size
  • Kit includes yoke, U-joint, pinion seal, pinion nut and washer, straps, bolts and threadlocker
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Yukon Gear – Dura Grip Positraction For GM 9.5" With 33 Spline Axles (Part No.26025)

Dura Grip Positraction For GM 9.5" With 33 Spline Axles

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$1025.00
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.

Product Features:
  • Fits GM 9.5″
  • 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 – Cross Pin Bolt (Part No.33067)

Cross Pin Bolt

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$6.99
Cross pin bolt for Chrysler 8.25″, 9.25″ rear, Ford 7.5″, 8.8″, GM 12 bolt car & truck, 7.2″ IFs, 7.5″, 7.6″, 8.0″, 8.25″ IFS & 8.5″.

Product Features:
  • Cross pin bolt for Chrysler 8.25″ and 9.25″ rear, Ford 7.5″ and 8.8″, GM 12 botl car and truck, 8.5″, 8.25″ IFS, 8.0″, 7.625″, 7.5″ and 7.2″ IFS
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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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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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Yukon Gear – Replacement Front Axle Inner Seal Redi-Sleeve For Dana 44 & 8.5" GM (Part No.30219)

Replacement Front Axle Inner Seal Redi-Sleeve For Dana 44 & 8.5" GM

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$83.99
Replacement front axle inner seal redi-sleeve for Dana 44 & 8.5″ GM.Yukon Mighty seal.

Product Features:
  • Axle Redi-sleeve
  • Fits Dana Spicer 44
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Pro-King – Differential Cover Gasket (Part No.743B303)

Differential Cover Gasket

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$3.49
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 – Super Carrier Shim Kit For GM 9.5" (Part No.55003)

Super Carrier Shim Kit For GM 9.5"

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$29.99
9.5″ GM differential carrier Supershim kit.

Product Features:
  • Super carrier shim kit for GM 9.5″
  • Interlocking design makes installation much easier
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Yukon Gear – Replacement Pinion Nut For Dana 25, 27, 30, 36, 44, 53 & GM 7.75" (Part No.33143)

Replacement Pinion Nut For Dana 25, 27, 30, 36, 44, 53 & GM 7.75"

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$6.99
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 t

Product Features:
  • Pinion nut for Dana Spicer 25, 27, 30, 44, 50 and GM 7.75″
  • 3/4″ x 16 thread
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Motive Gear – Differential Pinion Shim Kit (Part No.1114)

Differential Pinion Shim Kit

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$6.99


Product Features:
  • D30 PRE-LOAD SPACER (SHIM PACK)
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Yukon Gear – 10.5" GM 14 Bolt Truck Ring Gear Bolt (Part No.33050)

10.5" GM 14 Bolt Truck Ring Gear Bolt

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$11.99
10.5″ GM 14 bolt truck ring gear bolt 4.56 & up. 9/16″ x 18. 2.522″ overall length.

Product Features:
  • Ring gear bolt for GM 10.5″ 14 bolt truck
  • 4.56 and up ratio
  • 1/2″ x 18 thread
  • 2.522″ overall length
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Yukon Gear – 8.5" & 8.6" GM Standard Open Pinion Gear Thrust Washer – Also Fits 8.5" Eaton With 0.795" Cross Pin (Part No.33385)

8.5" & 8.6" GM Standard Open Pinion Gear Thrust Washer - Also Fits 8.5" Eaton With 0.795" Cross Pin

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$10.99
8.5″ & 8.6″ GM standard Open pinion gear Thrust washer. also fits 8.5″ Eaton with 0.795″ cross pin.

Product Features:
  • Pinion gear thrust washer for GM 8.5″ and 8.6″
  • Fits standard open differentials only
  • 0.795″ I.D.
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Yukon Gear – Dura Grip Positraction For 10.5" GM 14 Bolt Truck, 4.10 & Down (Part No.26030)

Dura Grip Positraction For 10.5" GM 14 Bolt Truck, 4.10 & Down

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$1110.00
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.

Product Features:
  • Fits GM 10.5″ 14 bolt truck
  • 4.10 ratio and down only
  • 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 – 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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Pro-King – Differential Internal Nest Kit (Part No.743B717)

Differential Internal Nest Kit

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$221.99
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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Motive Gear – Differential Ring and Pinion (Part No.D44-409)

Differential Ring and Pinion

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$191.99


Product Features:
  • DANA-44 R/P 4.09 STD MG 22745-5X
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Driveworks – Tapered Cone/Cup Wheel Bearing Set (Part No.S-A-35)

Tapered Cone/Cup Wheel Bearing Set

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$13.99
Value-priced bearing meets all cataloged application requirements.

Product Features:
  • Brand may vary by location
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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 – Standard Open And Gov-Loc Cross Pin For 9.5" GM (Part No.33402)

Standard Open And Gov-Loc Cross Pin For 9.5" GM

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$32.99
Standard open and Gov-Loc cross pin for 9.5″ GM.

Product Features:
  • Cross pin shaft
  • Fits GM 9.5″
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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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    Yukon Gear – Minor Install Kit For ’87 & Down 10.5" GM 14 Bolt Truck Differential (Part No.12045)

    Minor Install Kit For '87 & Down 10.5" GM 14 Bolt Truck Differential

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    $108.99
    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 1988 and down GM 10.5″ 14 bolt truck
    • Included are a pinion seal, crush sleeve , complete shim kit, marking compound and brush.
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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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    USA Standard Gear – 4340 Chrome-Moly Axle Kit For ’69-’80 GM Truck & Blazer, Dana 44 With Super Joints (Part No.35141)

    4340 Chrome-Moly Axle Kit For '69-'80 GM Truck & Blazer, Dana 44 With Super Joints

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    $1525.00
    Product Features:
    • 30 spline inner and 19 spline outer
    • Fits Dana Spicer 44 in 1969-1980 GM 1/2 ton
    • Includes inner and outer 4340 Chromoly axles and Yukon Super Joints
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    Motive Gear – Differential Gear Install Kit (Part No.GM10.5IK)

    Differential Gear Install Kit

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    $54.99


    Product Features:
    • MINI INST KIT GM 14BLT 10.5″ 4.10DN 1972-88
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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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    Felpro – DIFFERENTIAL GASKET (Part No.RDS 55075)

    DIFFERENTIAL GASKET

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    $8.29
    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 – Positraction Internals For 8.5" GM With 28 Spline Axles (Part No.16052)

    Positraction Internals For 8.5" GM With 28 Spline Axles

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    $336.99
    Yukon positraction internals (0.795″ diameter) for 8.5″ 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 is compatible with Yukon Dura Grip or Eaton positractions. It will not fit a factory Gov-Loc positraction.

    Product Features:
    • Spider gear kit
    • Fits GM 8.5″ 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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    1981 Chevrolet K20 Differentials

    Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 1981 Chevrolet K20. Maybe you just need a couple of Differentials. Either way, Advance Auto Parts has 345 different Differentials in our inventory ranging from $0.91 to $1,566.99. That means you can find the exact parts or products you need to keep that 1981 Chevrolet K20 running smoothly.

    Differentials are only as good as their brand. We stock 15 different brands to make sure you have plenty of trusted parts to choose from for your 1981 Chevrolet K20. 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 K20, but don’t take our word for it – read our customer ratings and reviews and buy with confidence. Out of the 3,900 reviews in this category, some of the top rated parts include Differential Shaft Lock Bolt with 4.0 stars and Differential Ring And Pinion with 5.0 stars.

    So if you’re in the market for aftermarket Differentials to keep your 1981 Chevrolet K20 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 K20 Last

    Simple repair, complete replacement, or a full rebuild. No matter the job, your 1981 Chevrolet K20 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 K20 the best it can be. Be sure to browse some of our top Differentials brands and parts.

    Popular Mr. Gasket Differentials

    We carry Mr. Gasket parts in our stock across Rear Differential Cover Gaskets categories, plus more. For a 1981 Chevrolet K20, our most popular Mr. Gasket Differentials include:
    Differential Gasket
    from $18.09
    (1)
    Differential Gasket
    Rear Differential Cover Gaskets

    Top 1981 Chevrolet K20 Differentials from Felpro

    Felpro products are another trusted brand when it comes to Differentials for your 1981 Chevrolet K20. Popular Felpro parts include:
    Differential Cover Gasket
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    (195)
    Differential Cover Gasket
    Rear Differential Cover Gaskets
    Differential Cover Gasket
    from $7.99
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    Differential Cover Gasket
    Rear Differential Cover Gaskets
    Differential Cover Gasket
    from $6.79
    (13)
    Differential Cover Gasket
    Rear Differential Cover Gaskets

    FAQs for 1981 Chevrolet K20 Differentials

    What are the most purchased Differentials for the 1981 Chevrolet K20?

    Out of 345 Differentials for the 1981 Chevrolet K20, 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
    Tapered Cone/Cup Wheel Bearing Set
    from $13.99
    (14)
    Tapered Cone/Cup Wheel Bearing Set
    Front Differential Pinion Bearings

    What are the top-rated 1981 Chevrolet K20 Differentials?

    Top-rated Differentials for your 1981 Chevrolet K20 based on customer reviews/ratings are:
    Differential Shaft Lock Bolt
    from $5.99
    (11)
    Differential Shaft Lock Bolt
    “great”
    Differential Ring And Pinion
    from $350.99
    (7)
    Differential Ring And Pinion
    “Great spark plugs.”
    Bearings
    from $23.99
    (7)
    Bearings
    “Good price”