1981 Chevrolet K20 Differentials

Essential 1981 Chevrolet K20 Differentials

Motive Gear – Axle Shaft (Part No.MG1774)

Axle Shaft

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$168.99
The Motive Gear replacement axle shaft offers an OE-quality axle shaft at a fraction of the OE cost. Manufactured from 1541H material on high-tolerance CNC equipment, this axle shaft is designed to provide a perfect fit every time.

Product Features:
  • AXLE SHAFT 10.5″ 30 SPL. 37 9/16″ R.H.
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Yukon Gear – Dana 44 Pinion Gear Thrust Washer (Part No.33281)

Dana 44 Pinion Gear Thrust Washer

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$4.99
Dana 44, GM55P & 8.2″ GM pinion gear Thrust washer.

Product Features:
  • Pinion gear thrust washer for Dana Spicer 44, GM 8.2″ and 1955-1964 GM passenger car
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Yukon Gear – Bearing Race Driver (Part No.56012)

Bearing Race Driver

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$215.99
Bearing race driver for rear GM 9.5″, 9.25″ IFS, and Ford 9″ HD. (TK HM804810). No return.

Product Features:
  • Bearing race driver
  • Fits HM804810 race
  • All steel construction
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Yukon Gear – DiffrlPinSupportBolt (Part No.33582)

DiffrlPinSupportBolt

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$5.99
DiffrlPinSupportBolt

Felpro – Differential Cover Gasket (Part No.RDS 55387)

Differential Cover Gasket

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$7.99
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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Richmond Gear – Differential Cross Shaft (Part No.80-0272-1)

Differential Cross Shaft

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$66.99
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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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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Pro-King – Differential Case (Empty) (Part No.714A714A)

Differential Case (Empty)

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$159.99
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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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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Yukon Gear – Dana 44 Carrier Installation Kit Replacement (Part No.57003)

Dana 44 Carrier Installation Kit Replacement

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$128.99
Yukon Carrier installation kits are great, low cost kit for carrier changes such as Positraction or locker upgrades. Carrier installation kit for Dana 44 differential. This kit contains carrier bearings, races and shims.

Product Features:
  • Fits Dana Spicer 44
  • Includes carrier bearings and races and carrier shim kit
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Motive Gear – Axle Shaft (Part No.41677R)

Axle Shaft

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$63.99
The Motive Gear replacement axle shaft offers an OE-quality axle shaft at a fraction of the OE cost. Manufactured from 1541H material on high-tolerance CNC equipment, this axle shaft is designed to provide a perfect fit every time.

Product Features:
  • GM ’73-87 SHAFT OUTER 1/2 & 3/4 TON 19SP-JEEP ’74-92 W/ DISK BRAKES
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Yukon Gear – Replacement Ring Gear Bolt For Model 35, Dana 25, 27, 30 & 44 – 3/8" X 24 (Part No.33038)

Replacement Ring Gear Bolt For Model 35, Dana 25, 27, 30 & 44 - 3/8" X 24

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$11.99
Replacement ring gear bolt for Model 35, Dana 25, 27, 30 & 44. 3/8″ x 24.

Product Features:
  • Ring gear bolt for Dana Spicer 25, 27, 30, 44 and AMC Model 35
  • 3/8″ x 24 thread
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National – Bearings (Part No.31520)

Bearings

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$12.29
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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National – Bearings (Part No.HM803149)

Bearings

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$36.49
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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Dorman – Differential Pinion Yoke Assembly (Part No.697-551)

Differential Pinion Yoke Assembly

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$232.99
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 Axle Bearing (Part No.743B280)

Differential Axle Bearing

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$42.99
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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Spectre – GM Diff Cover Truck 14 Bolt (Part No.6086)

GM Diff Cover Truck 14 Bolt

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$62.99
Spectre’s Chrome GM Differential Covers feature a 14 bolt design and include the chrome bolts and gasket needed for an easy install. Made to OEM specifications these differential covers are triple chrome plated ensuring they perform as well as they look. This product fits the following vehicles with a 10.5 inch ring gear: 73-’87 Chevy/GMC 3/4 & 1 Ton 2/4WD (rear), ’75-’00 Chevy/GMC Dually 2/4WD (rear), ’88-’99 Suburban 3/4 Ton 2/4WD (rear). Includes 14 SAE standard chrome bolts for installation. You’ll need to supply your own bolts if your application requires metric bolts.

Product Features:
  • Fits the following vehicles with a 10.5 inch ring gear: 73-’87 Chevy/GMC 3/4 & 1 Ton 2/4WD (rear), ’75-’00 Chevy/GMC Dually 2/4WD (rear), ’88-’99 Suburban 3/4 Ton 2/4WD (rear).
  • Triple chrome plated steel construction
  • 14 bolt design
  • 14 chrome 5/16 inch -18 x 3/4 inch differential cover bolts included
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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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Motive Gear – Differential Carrier (Part No.6258340)

Differential Carrier

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$205.99


Product Features:
  • GM10.5″ 14 BOLT OPEN EMPTY CASE 4:56 & UP
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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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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 – Cross Pin Shaft For GM 9.5", Fits Standard & Dura Grip Or Eaton Posi Carrier (Part No.33205)

Cross Pin Shaft For GM 9.5", Fits Standard & Dura Grip Or Eaton Posi Carrier

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$32.99
Product Features:
  • Cross pin shaft
  • Fits GM 9.5″
  • Dura Grip positraction
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Motive Gear – Differential Spool (Part No.FSD44-30)

Differential Spool

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$193.99


Product Features:
  • FULL SPOOL-DANA 44, 30 SPL. 3.92-UP
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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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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 – Crush Sleeve (Part No.33099)

Crush Sleeve

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$13.99
Crush Sleeve for Chrysler 9.25″ front, GM 8.6″ IRS, 9.25″ IFS & 9.5″. Approx 0.640″ long.

Product Features:
  • Crush sleeve for Chrysler 9.25″ front, GM 8.6″ IRS, 9.25″ IFS and 9.5″
  • 0.640″ tall
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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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Yukon Gear – Eaton Positraction Shim Kit For 10.5" GM 14 Bolt Truck (Part No.16113)

Eaton Positraction Shim Kit For 10.5" GM 14 Bolt Truck

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$78.99
Eaton positraction shim kit for GM 14T.

Product Features:
  • Shim kit
  • Fits GM 10.5″ 14 bolt truck Eaton positraction
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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 350 different Differentials in our inventory ranging from $0.91 to $1,355.00. 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 14 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 9,288 reviews in this category, some of the top rated parts include Differential Ring And Pinion with 4.2 stars and Differential Cover Gasket with 4.3 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

FAQs for 1981 Chevrolet K20 Differentials

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

Out of 350 Differentials for the 1981 Chevrolet K20, the most popular in our inventory are:
Differential Cover Gasket
from $9.99
(195)
Differential Cover Gasket
Rear Housing Cover Gaskets
Tapered Cone/Cup Wheel Bearing Set
from $13.99
(14)
Tapered Cone/Cup Wheel Bearing Set
Differential Bearings
Differential Cover Gasket
from $6.79
(13)
Differential Cover Gasket
Rear Differential Cover Gaskets

What are the top-rated 1981 Chevrolet K20 Differentials?

Top-rated Differentials for your 1981 Chevrolet K20 based on customer reviews/ratings are:
Differential Ring And Pinion
from $342.99
(23)
Differential Ring And Pinion
“So far so good.”
Differential Cover Gasket
from $7.99
(20)
Differential Cover Gasket
“Works”
Differential Shaft Lock Bolt
from $5.99
(11)
Differential Shaft Lock Bolt
“great”