1981 GMC G1500 Differentials

Essential 1981 GMC G1500 Differentials

Mr. Gasket – Differential Cover Kit (Part No.9895)

Differential Cover Kit

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$72.39
The Mr. Gasket chrome plated rear end cover is made from heavy-gauge steel, and comes complete with bolts and gaskets.

Product Features:
  • Chrome plated steel for looks
  • Includes bolts and gasket
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Yukon Gear – GM 10.5′ 14 Bolt Truck Cover Gasket (Part No.23016)

GM 10.5' 14 Bolt Truck Cover Gasket

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$13.99
14T cover gasket.

Product Features:
  • Cover gasket
  • Fits GM 10.5″ 14 bolt truck
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Yukon Gear – Cast Yoke For GM 8.5" With A 1350 U/Joint Size (Part No.41092)

Cast Yoke For GM 8.5" With A 1350 U/Joint Size

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$234.99
Yukon cast yoke for GM 8.5″ with a 1350 U/joint size. 3.625″ snap ring span, 1.188″ cap diameter. Outside snap ring. This yoke uses straps. All Yukon yokes come with a one year warranty against manufacturing defects.

Product Features:
  • Fits GM 8.5″
  • 30 spline
  • 1350 u-joint size
  • Outside snap ring design
  • 3.625″ snap ring span
  • 1.188″ cap diameter
  • Strap style
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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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SKF – Pinion Seal (Part No.J7010211355SKF)

Pinion Seal

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$16.53
Pinion Seal

Yukon Gear – 14T Side Gear Thrust Washer (Part No.33383)

14T Side Gear Thrust Washer

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$7.99
14T side gear Thrust washer.

Product Features:
  • Side gear thrust washer
  • Fits GM 10.5″ 14 bolt truck
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Motive Gear – Differential Carrier (Part No.GM8.6L)

Differential Carrier

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$221.99
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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USA Standard Gear – Master Overhaul Kit for the GM 12T Differential (Part No.37043)

Master Overhaul Kit for the GM 12T Differential

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$194.99
USA Standard Master Overhaul kits let you finish your install with confidence. This kit uses Koyo bearings and races. Included are carrier bearings and races, pinion bearings and races, pinion seal, complete shim kit, ring gear bolts, pinion nut, crush sleeve (if applicable), oil baffles and slingers (if applicable), threading locking compound, marking compound with brush and gasket.

Product Features:
  • Fits GM 12 bolt truck
  • Uses Koyo bearings and races
  • Included are carrier bearings and races, pinion bearings and races, pinion seal, complete shim kit, ring gear bolts, pinion nut, crush sleeve, thread locker, marking compound with brush and gasket.
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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 – Pinion Nut (Part No.33150)

Pinion Nut

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$11.99
Pinion nut for GM 12 bolt car & truck, 55-62 car & truck, 8.2″, 8.2″ Buick/Olds/Pontiac & 63-79 Corvette. 1 1/8″ socket, 7/8″ x 16 thread.

Product Features:
  • Pinion nut for GM 12 bolt car and truck, 8.2″, 8.2″ Buick, Oldsmobile and Pontiac and 1963-1979 Corvette
  • 7/8″ x 16 thread
  • 1 1/8″ socket
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Yukon Gear – 14T Pinion Gear Thrust Washer (Part No.33384)

14T Pinion Gear Thrust Washer

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$8.99
14T pinion gear Thrust washer.

Product Features:
  • Pinion gear thrust washer
  • Fits GM 10.5″ 14 bolt truck
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Yukon Gear – Pinion Depth Shim Kit For Toyota8", GM 7.5", 8.2" & 12 Bolt Truck (Part No.55064)

Pinion Depth Shim Kit For Toyota8", GM 7.5", 8.2" & 12 Bolt Truck

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$39.99
8″ Toyota, 7.5″ GM, 8.2″ GM, 12T, pinion shim set, & Mazda truck.

Product Features:
  • Pinion depth shim kit for Toyota 7.5″, 8″ and V6
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Yukon Gear – 8.5" & 8.2" GM Carrier Installation Kit (Part No.57008)

8.5" & 8.2" GM Carrier Installation Kit

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$109.99
Yukon Carrier installation kits are great, low cost kit for carrier changes such as Positraction or locker upgrades. Carrier installation kit for GM 8.2″ & 8.5″ differential. This kit contains carrier bearings, races and shims.

Product Features:
  • Fits GM 7.5″, 7.625″ 8.2″ and 8.5″
  • Includes carrier bearings and races and “super” carrier shim kit
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Motive Gear – Axle Shaft (Part No.14042690)

Axle Shaft

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$132.99
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 75-88 CHEVY VAN 1/2 TON 33 5/16″ 28SP, L/R SIDE = 8.5/8.6
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Richmond Gear – Differential Cross Shaft (Part No.CSPGM12)

Differential Cross Shaft

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$27.49
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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National – Bearings (Part No.M88048)

Bearings

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$15.99
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 – Pinion Install Kit For ’88 And Older 10.5" GM 14 Bolt Truck Differential (Part No.13058)

Pinion Install Kit For '88 And Older 10.5" GM 14 Bolt Truck Differential

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$349.99
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, 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 1988 and down GM 10.5″ 14 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 – Differential (Part No.26052)

Differential

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$709.99
Differential

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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Yukon Gear – Pinion Nut Washer (Part No.33166)

Pinion Nut Washer

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$23.99
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 – Dura Grip Positraction For GM 8.5" & 8.6" With 30 Spline Axles (Part No.26016)

Dura Grip Positraction For GM 8.5" & 8.6" With 30 Spline Axles

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$929.99
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. This unit has larger bearing journals for added strength & uses heavy-duty carrier bearings & races.

Product Features:
  • Fits GM 8.5″ and 8.6″ with 30 spline axles
  • 2.73 ratio and up only
  • 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 – 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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Yukon Gear – 10.5" GM 14 Bolt Truck Crush Sleeve (Part No.33108)

10.5" GM 14 Bolt Truck Crush Sleeve

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$7.99
10.5″ GM 14 bolt truck crush sleeve, 1988 & OLDER. Approx 0.825″ long.

Product Features:
  • Crush sleeve for 1988 and down GM 10.5″ 14 bolt truck
  • 0.825″ tall
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Yukon Gear – High Performance Ring & Pinion Gear Set For GM 8.5" & 8.6" In A 4.56 Ratio (Part No.24161)

High Performance Ring & Pinion Gear Set For GM 8.5" & 8.6" In A 4.56 Ratio

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$389.99
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 the latest designs and manufacturing technologies to provide a quiet running gear that is strong and easy to set up. All Yukon ring & pinion sets come standard with a one-year warranty. This gear set does not have an ABS provision on the pinion.

Product Features:
  • Fits GM 8.5″ and 8.6″
  • 8.50″ ring gear diameter
  • 30 spline pinion
  • 10 ring gear bolts
  • 4.56 ratio
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Yukon Gear – DiffrlPinSupportBolt (Part No.33582)

DiffrlPinSupportBolt

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$5.99
DiffrlPinSupportBolt

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 GMC G1500 Differentials

Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 1981 GMC G1500. Maybe you just need a couple of Differentials. Either way, Advance Auto Parts has 336 different Differentials in our inventory ranging from $1.99 to $1,674.99. That means you can find the exact parts or products you need to keep that 1981 GMC G1500 running smoothly.

Differentials are only as good as their brand. We stock 13 different brands to make sure you have plenty of trusted parts to choose from for your 1981 GMC G1500. 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 GMC G1500, but don’t take our word for it – read our customer ratings and reviews and buy with confidence. Out of the 4,362 reviews in this category, some of the top rated parts include Differential Ring And Pinion with 4.2 stars and Bearings with 5.0 stars.

So if you’re in the market for aftermarket Differentials to keep your 1981 GMC G1500 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 G1500 Last

Simple repair, complete replacement, or a full rebuild. No matter the job, your 1981 GMC G1500 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 G1500 the best it can be. Be sure to browse some of our top Differentials brands and parts.

FAQs for 1981 GMC G1500 Differentials

What are the most purchased Differentials for the 1981 GMC G1500?

Out of 336 Differentials for the 1981 GMC G1500, the most popular in our inventory are:
Differential Cover Gasket
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Differential Cover Gasket
Rear Housing Cover Gaskets
Differential Shaft Lock Bolt
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(11)
Differential Shaft Lock Bolt
Differential Pinion Shaft Lock Bolts
3 Qt - Penzoil 80W90 Conventional Gear Oil
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3 Qt – Penzoil 80W90 Conventional Gear Oil
Differential Oil

What are the top-rated 1981 GMC G1500 Differentials?

Top-rated Differentials for your 1981 GMC G1500 based on customer reviews/ratings are:
Differential Ring And Pinion
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(23)
Differential Ring And Pinion
“So far so good.”
Bearings
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(9)
Bearings
“as advertised”
Differential Ring And Pinion
from $350.99
(7)
Differential Ring And Pinion
“Great spark plugs.”