1981 GMC G2500 Differentials

Name: Differential Mini Spool
Brand: Richmond Gear
SKU: 78-1028-1
Price: 124.99 USD

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Essential 1981 GMC G2500 Differentials

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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!

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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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$649.99

The Spartan Locker, by USA Standard Gear, provides reliable traction at a low cost. Give your vehicle great traction and save some cash. Choose a Spartan Locker for better traction. The Spartan locker by USA standard gear is a mechanical locker that replaces the spiders in a standard case. The Spartan locker’s design does not use the thrust washers and has a revolutionary spring and pin design that makes installation a snap! The couplers and drivers are made from 9310 steel, for added strength. Each Spartan locker carries a one year warranty against defect.

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Fits GM 18.5″ with 30 spline axles
Made from 9310 steel for added strength
Replaces the spiders in a standard carrier case

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Mr. Gasket Axle Housing/Differential Cover or Rear End Gaskets are manufactured from a .047 inch thick cellulose/nitrile composite gasket material for excellent sealing and durability. They are precision die-cut for an excellent fit. Fits 1964-1970 Chevrolet 8.2 inch 10 bolt & 1970-1981 GM 8.5 inch ring gear

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.047″ thick cellulose/nitrile composite gasket material
Precision die cut
Reusable

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$41.99

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Shim kit
Fits Ford 8.8″, 1963-1979 Corvette, GM 12 bolt passenger car and truck, 8.2″, 8.5″ and 8.6″ Dura Grip positraction

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

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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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$315.99

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.

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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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$3.99

Pro-King is the leading supplier of transmission and driveline products in the aftermarket.

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All products are designed to meet or exceed OE quality, form, fit and funtion.

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Pro-King is the leading supplier of transmission and driveline products in the aftermarket.

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All products are designed to meet or exceed OE quality, form, fit and funtion.

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Ring gear bolt for GM 12 bolt car & truck, 8.2″, 8.2″ for Buick/Olds/Pontiac, 63-79 Corvette & 55-62 GM Car & Truck. 3/8″ x 24.

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Ring gear bolt for GM 12 bolt passenger car and truck, 1955-1964 passenger car and truck, GM 8.2″, 8.2″ Buick, Oldsmobile and Pontiac and 1963-1979 Corvette
3/8″ x 24 thread

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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.

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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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$59.99

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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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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.

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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 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.

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Fits GM 8.5″ rear
Included are pinion bearings and races, pinion seal, crush sleeve , complete pinion shim kit, and marking compound with brush.

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Positraction clutch guide.

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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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$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.

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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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$28.99

Positraction cross pin bolt for GM 12P and 12T.

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Cross pin bolt for GM 12 bolt passenger car and truck
For OEM positraction applications only

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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.

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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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$137.99

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SUPER KIT – GM 12 BOLT(TRUCK)

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Bearing race driver. No return.

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Bearing race driver
Fits HM89410 race
All steel construction

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All Motive Gear products are engineered for their specific application and manufactured in state of the art facilities. All of our products undergo rigid quality control processes to insure proper fit, performance and longevity. Motive Gear products can be found in the winners circle at NHRA, IHRA, NMRA, NMCA, SODA, SCORE, BITD, Ultra-4 and NASCAR events because we offer unmatched selection and quality demanded by racers and their crew chiefs – the same quality and selection demanded by DIY customers and top mechanics. With four warehouses strategically located across North America, most Motive Gear orders arrive within 2-4 days. Win with Motive Gear!

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Differential

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Value-priced seal meets all cataloged application requirements.

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Brand may vary by location

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Standard open side gear thrust washer for 8.5″ GM.

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Side gear thrust washer
Fits GM 8.5″

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$234.99

Yukon 1541H alloy 5 lug rear axle for 8.5″ GM 2WD van, C10, and 1559 with a length of 33-7/16″ inches and 28 splines. Yukon 1541H alloy axles offer a strength increase over stock while retaining a low cost. Yukon 1541H alloy rear axles come with a one year warranty against manufacturing defects. This is a C-clip axle.

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28 spline
5 lug
33 7/16″ long
Fits GM 8.5″ in 1975-1988 GM van

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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.

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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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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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Motive Gear Differential Bearing Kits Include Front & Rear Pinion Bearing, Pinion Seal, Carrier Bearings, Pilot Bearing Where Applicable, Gear Marking Compound, Crush Sleeve, Pinion Nut, Brush, Thread Locking Compound And Cover Gasket Or Rtv

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DANA-60 BRG & SEAL KIT-UP TO 98 FRD

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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.

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Fits GM 8.5″ and 8.6″
8.50″ ring gear diameter
30 spline pinion
10 ring gear bolts
4.88 ratio

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Differential Carriers

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Front Differential Pinion Bearings

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Differential Mini Spools

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Differential Pinion Supports

Differential Spools

Differential Carrier Bearings

Rear Housing Cover Gaskets

Differential Pinion Bearing Kits

Complete Differentials

Differential Ring Gear Bolts

Bearing Race Drivers

Differential Carrier Bearing Shims

Differential Crush Sleeves

Differential Side Bearing Spacers

Differential Pinion Shims

Differential Pinion Shaft Nuts

Differential Gear Install Kits

Differential Cross Pins

Differential Side Gear Thrust Washers

Differential Pinion Gear Thrust Washers

Differential Pinion Gear Washers

Differential Ring and Pinion Kits

Limited Slip Differential Assemblies

Differential Clutch Pack Clips

Differential Lock Washers

Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 1981 GMC G2500. Maybe you just need a couple of Differentials. Either way, Advance Auto Parts has 315 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 G2500 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 G2500. 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 G2500, but don’t take our word for it – read our customer ratings and reviews and buy with confidence. Out of the 1,632 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 GMC G2500 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 G2500 Last

Simple repair, complete replacement, or a full rebuild. No matter the job, your 1981 GMC G2500 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 G2500 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 G2500, our most popular Driveworks Differentials include:

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Oil Seal

Differential Pinion Seals

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Oil Seal

Differential Pinion Seals

Top 1981 GMC G2500 Differentials from Felpro

Felpro products are another trusted brand when it comes to Differentials for your 1981 GMC G2500. Popular Felpro parts include:

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Differential Cover Gasket

Rear Differential Cover Gaskets

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DIFFERENTIAL GASKET

Rear Housing Cover Gaskets

FAQs for 1981 GMC G2500 Differentials

What are the most purchased Differentials for the 1981 GMC G2500?

Out of 315 Differentials for the 1981 GMC G2500, the most popular in our inventory are:

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

Differential Oil

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DEX/MERC Automatic Transmission Fluid, 1 Gallon

Differential Oil

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This product is not rated

3 Qt – 80W90 Conventional Gear Oil With Posi Additive

Differential Oil

What are the top-rated 1981 GMC G2500 Differentials?

Top-rated Differentials for your 1981 GMC G2500 based on customer reviews/ratings are:

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Differential Shaft Lock Bolt

“great”

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Differential Ring And Pinion

“Great spark plugs.”

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Bearings

“Good price”

1981 GMC G2500 Differentials

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Essential 1981 GMC G2500 Differentials

Richmond Gear – Differential Mini Spool (Part No.78-1028-1)

USA Standard Gear – Spartan Locker For GM 8.5" With 30 Spline Axles, Includes Heavy-Duty Cross Pin Shaft (Part No.17041)

Mr. Gasket – Differential Gasket (Part No.84B)

Yukon Gear – Positraction Shim Kit (18 Shims) For GM 8.2", GM 8.5", 12T, 12P, Ford 8.8" & Cast Iron ‘Vette (Part No.16042)

Yukon Gear – 3/8" Ring Gear Bolt Washer For GM 12 Bolt Car & Truck, 8.2 Bop & More (Part No.33347)

Dorman – Differential Pinion Yoke Assembly (Part No.697-531)

Pro-King – Differential Pinion Yoke Washer (Part No.742A215)

Pro-King – Differential Cross Shaft (Part No.742G673)

Yukon Gear – Ring Gear Bolt (Part No.33046)

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

Yukon Gear – Super Carrier Shim Kit For Ford 8.8", GM 12 Bolt Car & Truck, 8.6 & Vette (Part No.55002)

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)

Yukon Gear – Pinion Install Kit For GM 8.5" Differential (Part No.13069)

Yukon Gear – Positraction Clutch Guide (Part No.33352)

Yukon Gear – 8.5" & 8.2" GM Carrier Installation Kit (Part No.57008)

Yukon Gear – Positraction Cross Pin Bolt For GM 12 Bolt Car And Truck (Part No.33344)

Yukon Gear – The Carrier Bearing Puller (Part No.56034)

Motive Gear – Differential Super Bearing Kit – Koyo (Part No.R12RSK)

Yukon Gear – Bearing Race Driver (Part No.56017)

Motive Gear – Differential Gear Install Kit (Part No.GM10.5IKL-2)

Yukon Gear – Differential (Part No.26052)

Driveworks – Oil Seal (Part No.S-8460N)

Yukon Gear – Standard Open Side Gear Thrust Washer For 8.5" GM (Part No.33304)

Yukon Gear – 1541H Alloy 5 Lug Rear Axle For 8.5" GM 2WD Van (Part No.21255)

Valvoline – DEXRON – VI ATF Full Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid, 1 Quart (Part No.822405)

Powertrax – Grip PRO Traction System (Part No.GT436035)

Motive Gear – Differential Bearing Kit – Koyo (Part No.RA29R)

Yukon Gear – High Performance Ring & Pinion Gear Set For GM 8.5" & 8.6" In A 4.88 Ratio (Part No.24162)

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