1981 GMC C1500 Differentials

Essential 1981 GMC C1500 Differentials

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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Yukon Gear – Pinion Install Kit For GM 12 Bolt Truck Differential (Part No.13057)

Pinion Install Kit For GM 12 Bolt Truck Differential

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$212.99
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 GM 12 bolt truck
  • Included are pinion bearings and races, pinion seal, crush sleeve, complete pinion shim kit, and marking compound with brush.
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Yukon Gear – Standard Open Carrier Case, GM 9.5" & 9.25" IFS, Loaded (Part No.20097)

Standard Open Carrier Case, GM 9.5" & 9.25" IFS, Loaded

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$589.99
9.25″ IFS & 9.5″ case standard Open, loeaded.

Product Features:
  • Standard open carrier case and spiders
  • Fits GM 9.25″ IFS and 9.5″
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Yukon Gear – Differential Cover B (Part No.33572)

Differential Cover B

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$7.99
Differential Cover B

Motive Gear – Differential Pinion Nut (Part No.3752901)

Differential Pinion Nut

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$7.49
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 o
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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 – Eaton-Type 14 Plate Carbon Clutch Set For 9.5" GM And 9.75" Ford (Part No.16058)

Eaton-Type 14 Plate Carbon Clutch Set For 9.5" GM And 9.75" Ford

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$362.99
Eaton-type 14 plate Carbon clutch set for 9.5″ GM and 9.75″ Ford.

Product Features:
  • Clutch kit
  • Fits GM 9.5″ with Eaton positraction
  • Carbon fiber clutches
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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 – Star Washer For GM 12 Bolt Posi Cross Pin Bolt (Part No.33348)

Star Washer For GM 12 Bolt Posi Cross Pin Bolt

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$5.99
Star washer for GM 12 bolt posi cross pin bolt.

Product Features:
  • Star washer
  • Fits GM 12 bolt passenger car
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Yukon Gear – Set Up Bearing (Part No.56044)

Set Up Bearing

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$147.99
HM89449 set-up bearing (one bearing). No return.

Product Features:
  • Set up bearing
  • Fits HM89449 pinion bearing
  • Easily slips on and off pinion journal to allow for pinion depth adjustment
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Motive Gear – Differential Gear Install Kit (Part No.GM12IK)

Differential Gear Install Kit

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$69.99


Product Features:
  • MINI INSTALL KIT GM 12BLT 8.875 TRUCK
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Yukon Gear – Minor Install Kit For GM 8.6" Rear Differential (Part No.12059)

Minor Install Kit For GM 8.6" Rear Differential

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$84.99
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. (includes Supershims)

Product Features:
  • Fits GM 8.6″
  • Included are a pinion seal, crush sleeve , complete shim kit, marking compound and brush.
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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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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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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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Motive Gear – Ring Gear Bolt (Part No.14012703)

Ring Gear Bolt

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$11.39
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 o
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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 – Polished Aluminum Cover For GM 12 Bolt Truck (Part No.32027)

Polished Aluminum Cover For GM 12 Bolt Truck

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$303.99
Polished aluminum cover for 12T GM.

Product Features:
  • Fits GM 12 bolt truck
  • Finned polished aluminum
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Yukon Gear – Pinion Nut Washer (Part No.33166)

Pinion Nut Washer

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$21.99
Pinion nut washer for GM 12 bolt car & truck, 55-62 GM car & truck, GM 8.2″ & 63-79 Corvette.

Product Features:
  • Pinion nut washer for GM 12 bolt car and truck, 1955-1964 GM car and truck, GM 8.2″ and 1963-1979 Corvette.
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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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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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Spartan – Drive Axle Assembly; GM Posi C1500 RWD Axle (Part No.RAXP1510E)

Drive Axle Assembly; GM Posi C1500 RWD Axle

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$1871.99
Remanufactured Rear Axle assemblies are completely disassembled, thoroughly cleaned and reassembled using new wear parts. Units are assembled, sealed & include backing plates, axle shafts & fluid.

Product Features:
  • Rear axles are assembled with backing plates & axle shafts, and filled with fluid prior to shipping
  • Axles are fully painted & shipped securely in environmentally safe and recyclable containers that are the perfect size for returning your original core
  • Our complete Rear axle assemblies mean you just hang brakes, connect suspension & go! Your installation will be simple and trouble free
  • Remember to match axle ratio to original. For 4WD rear axle must match front axle ratio
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Powertrax – No-Slip Traction System (Part No.9207853005)

No-Slip Traction System

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$544.99
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 – Bearing Race Driver (Part No.56017)

    Bearing Race Driver

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    $188.99
    Bearing race driver. No return.

    Product Features:
    • Bearing race driver
    • Fits HM89410 race
    • All steel construction
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    Yukon Gear – Super Carrier Shim Kit For Ford 8.8", GM 12 Bolt Car & Truck, 8.6 & Vette (Part No.55002)

    Super Carrier Shim Kit For Ford 8.8", GM 12 Bolt Car & Truck, 8.6 & Vette

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    $52.99
    Product Features:
    • Super carrier shim kit for Ford 8.8″, GM 12 bolt passenger car and truck, GM 8.0″, 8.6″, 8.6″ IRS and 1963-1979 Corvette
    • Interlocking design makes installation much easier
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    Motive Gear – Differential Pinion Seal (Part No.2043)

    Differential Pinion Seal

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    $3.49
    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 o
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    Yukon Gear – Pinion Seal For ’96-’03 9.5" GM (Part No.30164)

    Pinion Seal For '96-'03 9.5" GM

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    $56.99
    Pinion seal for ’96-’03 9.5″ GM.Yukon Mighty seal.

    Product Features:
    • Pinion seal
    • Fits 1997 and up GM 9.5″
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    Felpro – DIFFERENTIAL GASKET (Part No.RDS 13391)

    DIFFERENTIAL GASKET

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    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 – GM 12 Bolt Truck Cover Gasket (Part No.23015)

    GM 12 Bolt Truck Cover Gasket

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    $12.99
    12T cover gasket.

    Product Features:
    • Cover gasket
    • Fits GM 12 bolt truck
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    1981 GMC C1500 Differentials

    Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 1981 GMC C1500. Maybe you just need a couple of Differentials. Either way, Advance Auto Parts has 290 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 GMC C1500 running smoothly.

    Differentials are only as good as their brand. We stock 12 different brands to make sure you have plenty of trusted parts to choose from for your 1981 GMC C1500. Felpro, National, 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 GMC C1500, but don’t take our word for it – read our customer ratings and reviews and buy with confidence. Out of the 1,897 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 GMC C1500 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 GMC C1500 Last

    Simple repair, complete replacement, or a full rebuild. No matter the job, your 1981 GMC C1500 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 C1500 the best it can be. Be sure to browse some of our top Differentials brands and parts.

    Popular Driveworks Differentials

    We carry Driveworks parts in our stock across Differential Pinion Seals categories, plus more. For a 1981 GMC C1500, our most popular Driveworks Differentials include:
    Oil Seal
    from $6.29
    (1)
    Oil Seal
    Differential Pinion Seals

    Top 1981 GMC C1500 Differentials from Felpro

    Felpro products are another trusted brand when it comes to Differentials for your 1981 GMC C1500. Popular Felpro parts include:
    Differential Cover Gasket
    from $9.99
    (195)
    Differential Cover Gasket
    Rear Differential Cover Gaskets
    DIFFERENTIAL GASKET
    from $7.99
    (3)
    DIFFERENTIAL GASKET
    Rear Differential Cover Gaskets

    FAQs for 1981 GMC C1500 Differentials

    What are the most purchased Differentials for the 1981 GMC C1500?

    Out of 290 Differentials for the 1981 GMC C1500, the most popular in our inventory are:
    Bearings
    from $16.99
    (25)
    Bearings
    Differential Bearings
    Differential Shaft Lock Bolt
    from $5.99
    (11)
    Differential Shaft Lock Bolt
    Differential Pinion Shaft Lock Bolts
    3 Qt - Penzoil 80W90 Conventional Gear Oil
    from $44.99
    This product is not rated
    3 Qt – Penzoil 80W90 Conventional Gear Oil
    Differential Oil

    What are the top-rated 1981 GMC C1500 Differentials?

    Top-rated Differentials for your 1981 GMC C1500 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”