1981 Chevrolet K5 Blazer Differentials

Essential 1981 Chevrolet K5 Blazer Differentials

Beck/Arnley – Wheel Bearing (Part No.051-3936)

Wheel Bearing

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$27.99
Beck/Arnley parts meet foreign nameplate OE specifications for form, fit and function. Our product specialists work with a network of global sourcing partners so you can install the right part with confidence.

Product Features:
  • Matches OE form, fit and function
  • ABS magnet included if applicable
  • Made with high quality materials
  • Quality construction for durability
  • Application specific for this vehicle
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Yukon Gear – Standard Open Side Gear Thrust Washer For 8.5" GM (Part No.33304)

Standard Open Side Gear Thrust Washer For 8.5" GM

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$15.99
Standard open side gear thrust washer for 8.5″ GM.

Product Features:
  • Side gear thrust washer
  • Fits GM 8.5″
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Valvoline – DEXRON – VI ATF Full Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid, 1 Quart (Part No.822405)

DEXRON - VI ATF Full Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid, 1 Quart

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$14.49
Valvoline DEXRON-VI/MERCON LV ATF is a full-synthetic transmission fluid formulated with advanced additive technology to meet and exceed the requirements of the General Motors DEXRON-VI specification. It is officially licensed and approved by GM and is fully back-serviceable and can be used wherever DEXRON-II and/or DEXRON-III are recommended. Recommended for use in the following applications: DEXRON-VI, DEXRON-III, DEXRON-II, and Allison C-4.

Product Features:
  • Formulated with full-synthetic base stocks and advanced additive technology to meet the challenging demands of automatic transmissions
  • Enhanced anti-shudder protection for smooth shifting and maximum power transfer
  • Developed with anti-wear technology to help improve transmission durability
  • Engineered with a proprietary blend of base oils and advanced additives to provide better oil flow at low temperatures and greater film protection at higher temperatures
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Yukon Gear – Pinion Nut (Part No.33152)

Pinion Nut

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$9.99
Pinion nut for GM 7.2″ IFS, 7.5″, 7.6″, 7.6″ IFS, 8.0″, 8.25″, 8.5″, 8.6″, 9.25″ IFS, 9.5″ & Oldsmobile Dropouts. 1 1/4″ socket, 7/8″ x 14 thread.

Product Features:
  • Pinion nut for GM 7.2″, 7.5″, 7.625″, 8.0″, 8.25″ IFS, 8.5″, 8.6″, 9.25″ IFS and 9.5″
  • 7/8″ x 14 thread
  • 1 1/4″ socket
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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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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 – Crush Sleeve Eliminator Kit For GM 12 Bolt Truck (Part No.55046)

Crush Sleeve Eliminator Kit For GM 12 Bolt Truck

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$47.99
12T solid crush sleeve replacement spacer, pinion preload.

Product Features:
  • Crush sleeve eliminator kit for GM 12 bolt truck
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Yukon Gear – Bearing Race Driver (Part No.56003)

Bearing Race Driver

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$215.99
Bearing race driver for Dana 44 front (TK 02820). No return.

Product Features:
  • Bearing race driver
  • Fits 02820 race
  • All steel construction
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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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Motive Gear – Differential Pinion Seal (Part No.5778)

Differential Pinion Seal

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$9.49
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 on and off-road, check out Motive Gear. Motive Gear products can be found in the winner’s circle at racing events worldwide. The superior quality of Motive Gear components is the result of years of racing development, outstanding design and state-of-the-art manufacturing methods. Extensive testing is performed on all products by our in-house engineers.
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Yukon Gear – Replacement Trail Repair Kit For Dana 30 And 44 With 1310 Size U/Joint And U-Bolts (Part No.32279)

Replacement Trail Repair Kit For Dana 30 And 44 With 1310 Size U/Joint And U-Bolts

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$234.99
Yukon replacement trail repair kit for Dana 30 and 44 with 1310 size U/joint and u-bolts. 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
  • 1310 u-joint size
  • Kit includes yoke, U-joint, pinion seal, pinion nut and washer, U-bolts and threadlocker
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Yukon Gear – Bearing Install Kit For GM 8.5" Differential (Part No.11067)

Bearing Install Kit For GM 8.5" Differential

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$221.99
Yukon Bearing installation kits are perfect for shops & builders who have shims on the shelf and are looking to save cost over a Master Overhaul kit. This kit uses Timken bearings and races along with all high quality small parts. kit includes carrier bearings and races, pinion bearings and races, pinion seal, crush sleeve (if applicable), oil baffles and slingers (if applicable), marking compound and 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 ring & pinion set.

Product Features:
  • Fits GM 8.5″ rear
  • Included are carrier bearings and races, pinion bearings and races, pinion seal, crush sleeve , marking compound and brush.
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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 – Dana 44 Standard Open Spider Gear Kit Replacement (Part No.16077)

Dana 44 Standard Open Spider Gear Kit Replacement

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$218.99
Yukon standard open spider gear replacement kit for Dana 44 with 30 spline axles (all are without c-cup, including IFS). Yukon uses higher quality materials and better techniques than OEM to ensure a longer lasting spider gear set. All components come with a one year warranty against manufacturing defects.

Product Features:
  • Spider gear kit
  • Fit Dana Spicer 44 open differential with 30 spline axles
  • Includes two side gears, two pinion gears, cross pin shaft, cross pin bolt and spider gear thrust washers.
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Yukon Gear – Standard Open Pinion Gear Thrust Washer For GM 12P And 12T (Part No.33381)

Standard Open Pinion Gear Thrust Washer For GM 12P And 12T

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$11.99
Standard Open pinion gear thrust washer for GM 12P and 12T.

Product Features:
  • Pinion gear thust washer for GM 12 bolt passenger car and truck
  • Fits standard open differentials only
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Richmond Gear – Differential Spool Bearing Kit (Part No.29-0013-1)

Differential Spool Bearing Kit

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$58.99
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.1104)

Differential Pinion Shim Kit

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$12.99


Product Features:
  • KIT SHIM
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Yukon Gear – Dana 44 Inner Axle Replacement (Part No.21050)

Dana 44 Inner Axle Replacement

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$199.99
Yukon 1541H replacement inner axle for Dana 44 with a length of 18.5 inches and with 30 splines. Yukon 1541H alloy axles offer a strength increase over stock while retaining a low cost. Yukon 1541H front axles come with a one year warranty against manufacturing defects.

Product Features:
  • Fits 1969-1980 GM half ton front
  • Left hand inner
  • 30 spline
  • 18.5″ from end of splines to center of u-joint bore
  • 1541H alloy
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Powertrax – Grip LS Traction System (Part No.LS231230)

Grip LS Traction System

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$480.99
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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Yukon Gear – 8.5 Front Cover Gasket (Part No.23021)

8.5 Front Cover Gasket

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$11.99
8.5 front cover gasket.

Product Features:
  • Cover gasket
  • Fits GM 8.5″ front
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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 – 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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Yukon Gear – Super Carrier Shim Kit For Ford 7.5", GM 7.5", 8.2" & 8.5" (Part No.55001)

Super Carrier Shim Kit For Ford 7.5", GM 7.5", 8.2" & 8.5"

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$59.99
Product Features:
  • Super carrier shim kit for Ford 7.5″, GM 7.5″, 7.625″, 7.6″ IFS, 7.6″ IRS, 7.75″, 8.2″, 8.2″ Buick, Oldsmobile and Pontiac and GM 8.5″ front and rear
  • Interlocking design makes installation much easier
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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 – 3/8" Ring Gear Bolt Washer For GM 12 Bolt Car & Truck, 8.2 Bop & More (Part No.33347)

3/8" Ring Gear Bolt Washer For GM 12 Bolt Car & Truck, 8.2 Bop & More

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$4.99
3/8″ ring gear bolt washer for GM 12 bolt car & truck, 8.2 BOP & more.

Product Features:
  • Ring gear bolt washer for GM 12 bolt car and truck, 1955-1964 passenger car, 1963-1979 Corvette and 8.2″ Buick, Oldsmobile and Pontiac
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Yukon Gear – Polished Aluminum Cover For 8.5" GM (Part No.32029)

Polished Aluminum Cover For 8.5" GM

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$296.99
Polished aluminum cover for 8.5″ GM.

Product Features:
  • Fits GM 8.5″ front
  • Finned polished aluminum
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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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1981 Chevrolet K5 Blazer Differentials

Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 1981 Chevrolet K5 Blazer. Maybe you just need a couple of Differentials. Either way, Advance Auto Parts has 329 different Differentials in our inventory ranging from $1.99 to $1,969.99. That means you can find the exact parts or products you need to keep that 1981 Chevrolet K5 Blazer 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 K5 Blazer. Valvoline, FELPRO, and Yukon Gear 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 K5 Blazer, but don’t take our word for it – read our customer ratings and reviews and buy with confidence. Out of the 1,450 reviews in this category, some of the top rated parts include Differential Ring And Pinion with 5.0 stars and Differential Master Bearing Kit – Koyo with 3.8 stars.

So if you’re in the market for aftermarket Differentials to keep your 1981 Chevrolet K5 Blazer 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 K5 Blazer Last

Simple repair, complete replacement, or a full rebuild. No matter the job, your 1981 Chevrolet K5 Blazer 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 K5 Blazer the best it can be. Be sure to browse some of our top Differentials brands and parts.

Top 1981 Chevrolet K5 Blazer Differentials from Felpro

Felpro products are another trusted brand when it comes to Differentials for your 1981 Chevrolet K5 Blazer. Popular Felpro parts include:
Differential Cover Gasket
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Differential Cover Gasket
Rear Differential Cover Gaskets
Axle Housing Cover Gasket
from $6.49
(10)
Axle Housing Cover Gasket
Rear Housing Cover Gaskets
DIFFERENTIAL GASKET
from $7.99
(3)
DIFFERENTIAL GASKET
Rear Housing Cover Gaskets

FAQs for 1981 Chevrolet K5 Blazer Differentials

What are the most purchased Differentials for the 1981 Chevrolet K5 Blazer?

Out of 329 Differentials for the 1981 Chevrolet K5 Blazer, the most popular in our inventory are:
3 Qt - 80W90 Conventional Gear Oil With Posi Additive
from $57.99
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3 Qt – 80W90 Conventional Gear Oil With Posi Additive
Differential Oil
Bearings
from $23.99
(7)
Bearings
Front Differential Pinion Bearings
Differential Shaft Lock Bolt
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(11)
Differential Shaft Lock Bolt
Differential Pinion Shaft Lock Bolts

What are the top-rated 1981 Chevrolet K5 Blazer Differentials?

Top-rated Differentials for your 1981 Chevrolet K5 Blazer based on customer reviews/ratings are:
Differential Ring And Pinion
from $350.99
(7)
Differential Ring And Pinion
“Great spark plugs.”
Differential Master Bearing Kit - Koyo
from $156.99
(5)
Differential Master Bearing Kit – Koyo
“was delivered as promised and on time”
Differential Ring and Pinion
from $241.99
(4)
Differential Ring and Pinion
“Perfect match and easy install”