1981 GMC G2500 Differentials

Essential 1981 GMC G2500 Differentials

Yukon Gear – 14 Plate Duragrip Composite Clutches For GM 8.2", GM 8.5", 12T, 12P, Ford 8.8" & Cast Iron ‘Vette (Part No.16064)

14 Plate Duragrip Composite Clutches For GM 8.2", GM 8.5", 12T, 12P, Ford 8.8" & Cast Iron 'Vette

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$373.99
Product Features:
  • Clutch 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
  • 14 piece kit
  • Composite clutches
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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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Motive Gear – Drive Shaft Pinion Yoke (Part No.MG1310-6010)

Drive Shaft Pinion Yoke

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$117.99


Product Features:
  • PINION YOKE
  • CAST:1310
  • U-BOLT STYLE
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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 – 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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Dorman – Differential Pinion Yoke Assembly (Part No.697-537)

Differential Pinion Yoke Assembly

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$289.99
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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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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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 – Differential (Part No.26052)

Differential

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$709.99
Differential

Yukon Gear – Bearing Race Driver (Part No.56020)

Bearing Race Driver

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$215.99
Bearing race driver. No return.

Product Features:
  • Bearing race driver
  • Fits M802011 race
  • All steel construction
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National – Shaft Repair Sleeve (Part No.99170)

Shaft Repair Sleeve

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$41.99
National® has built a reputation as one of the most respected names in the industry. We have offered premium sealing solutions for more than 75 years. Our design team keeps pace with the industry and provides advanced solutions for today’s vehicles.

Product Features:
  • Designed to repair damaged, grooved or worn shafts
  • Durable stainless steel construction for corrosion-free sealing surface that surpasses most original shaft specifications
  • Ideal for a shaft where indications of seal wear, such as tracks or grooves have developed
  • Ultra-thin construction (0.01/0.25mm wall thickness) allows original seal size to be used with minimal additional lip loading
  • Easy to install with removable flange and installation tool
  • Installation tool reduces sleeve distortion and allows for installation without removal from the shaft
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Felpro – DIFFERENTIAL GASKET (Part No.RDS 13391)

DIFFERENTIAL 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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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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USA Standard Gear – Spartan Locker For GM 8.5" With 28 Spline Axles, Includes Heavy-Duty Cross Pin Shaft (Part No.17040)

Spartan Locker For GM 8.5" With 28 Spline Axles, Includes Heavy-Duty Cross Pin Shaft

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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.

Product Features:
  • Fits GM 18.5″ with 28 spline axles
  • Made from 9310 steel for added strength
  • Replaces the spiders in a standard carrier case
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Yukon Gear – Chrome Cover For 8.6", 8.5" And 8.2" GM Rear (Part No.32017)

Chrome Cover For 8.6", 8.5" And 8.2" GM Rear

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$74.99
Chrome cover for 8.6″, 8.5″ and 8.2″ GM rear.

Product Features:
  • Fits GM 8.2″, 8.5″ and 8.6″
  • Chrome
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Yukon Gear – GM 12 Bolt Truck Crush Sleeve (Part No.33105)

GM 12 Bolt Truck Crush Sleeve

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$11.99
GM 12 bolt truck crush sleeve, 2.350″ long.

Product Features:
  • Crush sleeve for GM 12 bolt truck
  • 2.350″ tall
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Yukon Gear – Standard Open Carrier Case, GM 8.5", 2.73 & Up (Part No.20083)

Standard Open Carrier Case, GM 8.5", 2.73 & Up

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$239.99
8.5″ GM standard Open case, 2.73 & up, 28 or 30 spline.

Product Features:
  • Standard open carrier case
  • Fits GM 8.5″ with 28 or 30 spline axles
  • 2.73 and up ratio only
  • Does not include spider gears
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Yukon Gear – Ring Gear Bolt (Part No.33046)

Ring Gear Bolt

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$6.99
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.

Product Features:
  • 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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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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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 – Positraction Internals For GM 12 Bolt Car And Truck With 30 Spline Axles (Part No.16039)

Positraction Internals For GM 12 Bolt Car And Truck With 30 Spline Axles

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$425.99
Yukon positraction internals (0.806″ diameter) for GM 12P and 12T with 30 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.

Product Features:
  • Spider gear kit
  • Fit GM 12 bolt passenger car and truck Dura Grip positraction 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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USA Standard Gear – 12 Bolt GM Spartan Locker Cross Pin (Part No.17023)

12 Bolt GM Spartan Locker Cross Pin

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$49.99
Product Features:
  • USA Standard Gear heavy-duty cross pin shaft
  • Fits GM 12 bolt car and truck and 9.5″ Toyota Landcruiser
  • Works with Spartan Locker or standard open spider gears
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NTN – Differential Bearing (Part No.J7060741150NTN)

Differential Bearing

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$39.19
Differential Bearing

Yukon Gear – Redline Synthetic "Shock Proof" Oil With Positraction Additive – 4 Quarts (Part No.15005)

Redline Synthetic "Shock Proof" Oil With Positraction Additive - 4 Quarts

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$148.99
Redline Synthetic “Shock Proof” Oil with positraction Additive. 4 Quarts.

Product Features:
  • Includes four quarts of Redline Shockproof oil and one 4oz bottle of Yukon positraction additive
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Pro-King – Differential Cover Gasket (Part No.742G303A)

Differential Cover Gasket

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$31.49
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 – 8.2" & 8.5" Rear Cover Gasket (Part No.23020)

8.2" & 8.5" Rear Cover Gasket

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$10.99
8.2″ & 8.5″ rear cover gasket.

Product Features:
  • Cover gasket
  • Fits GM 8.2″, 8.5″ and 8.6″
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Motive Gear – Differential Bearing Kit – Timken (Part No.R10RT)

Differential Bearing Kit - Timken

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$99.99
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

Product Features:
  • KIT BRG. & SEAL GM 10 BOLT 8.5″ NON IFS FRONT / REAR
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USA Standard Gear – Ring & Pinion Gear Set For GM 8.5" In A 3.73 Ratio (Part No.36214)

Ring & Pinion Gear Set For GM 8.5" In A 3.73 Ratio

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$274.99
USA Standard ring & pinion sets are the right choice to add confidence to your install. USA Standard Gear offers a full line of ring & pinion sets for a variety of common & hard to find applications. USA standard gear offers a standard one year warranty against defects on their ring & pinion sets.

Product Features:
  • Fits GM 8.5″ and 8.6″
  • 8.50″ ring gear diameter
  • 30 spline pinion
  • 10 ring gear bolts
  • 3.73 ratio
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1981 GMC G2500 Differentials

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 309 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 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 4,350 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 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.

FAQs for 1981 GMC G2500 Differentials

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

Out of 309 Differentials for the 1981 GMC G2500, the most popular in our inventory are:
Differential Cover Gasket
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(195)
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 G2500 Differentials?

Top-rated Differentials for your 1981 GMC G2500 based on customer reviews/ratings are:
Differential Ring And Pinion
from $342.99
(23)
Differential Ring And Pinion
“So far so good.”
Bearings
from $15.99
(9)
Bearings
“as advertised”
Differential Ring And Pinion
from $350.99
(7)
Differential Ring And Pinion
“Great spark plugs.”