1981 GMC G2500 Drivetrains

Essential 1981 GMC G2500 Drivetrains

Dorman – Differential Pinion Yoke Assembly (Part No.697-553)

Differential Pinion Yoke Assembly

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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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Driveworks – Ball Bearing (Part No.S-HB-88107-A)

Ball Bearing

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Value-priced bearing meets all cataloged application requirements.
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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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Yukon Gear – Spindle Nut Washer For GM 10.5" 14 Bolt Truck, 2.160" I.D., 1 Tab (Part No.33511)

Spindle Nut Washer For GM 10.5" 14 Bolt Truck, 2.160" I.D., 1 Tab

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Product Features:
  • Spindle nut washer
  • Fits GM 10.5″ 14 bolt truck
  • 1 tab
  • 2.160″ I.D.
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Powertrax – Lock Right Locker (Part No.1921-LR)

Lock Right Locker

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$368.99
The Powertrax Lock-Right ultra-strength alloy locker’s straight-line performance is equal to a solid spool, but automatically unlocks in turns. Best suited for extreme off-road to severe on-road use, Powertrax Lock Right lockers replace the spider gears in your open differential carrier using basic tools and without affecting your ring and pinion settings. The whole job can be done in your driveway in a couple of hours, pin included! 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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    Dorman – Help – Differential Shaft Lock Bolt (Part No.81048)

    Differential Shaft Lock Bolt

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    This differential pinion shaft lock bolt is designed to match the fit and function of the original part on specified vehicles. Made of quality materials, it is engineered for reliable performance.

    Product Features:
    • Direct replacement – this differential pinion shaft lock bolt matches the fit and function of the factory part on specified years, makes and models
    • Ideal solution – this bolt is a reliable replacement for an original part that is missing or has failed due to fatigue
    • Durable construction – this part is made from quality materials to ensure reliable performance and long service life
    • Trustworthy quality – backed by team of product experts in the United States and more than a century of automotive experience
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    Powertrax – Lock Right Locker (Part No.1910-LR)

    Lock Right Locker

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    $376.99
    The Powertrax Lock-Right ultra-strength alloy locker’s straight-line performance is equal to a solid spool, but automatically unlocks in turns. Best suited for extreme off-road to severe on-road use, Powertrax Lock Right lockers replace the spider gears in your open differential carrier using basic tools and without affecting your ring and pinion settings. The whole job can be done in your driveway in a couple of hours, pin included! 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 – Redi Sleeve For GM 8.5", 9.5" & 8.2" Bop Yokes (Part No.30229)

    Redi Sleeve For GM 8.5", 9.5" & 8.2" Bop Yokes

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    $57.99
    8.5, 9.5, & 8.2 Buick, Oldsmobile, Pontiac GM REDI sleeve yoke saver.Yukon Mighty seal.

    Product Features:
    • Pinion Redi-sleeve
    • Fits GM 8.5″, 9.5″ and 8.2″ Buick, Oldsmobile and Pontiac
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    Yukon Gear – 8.5" GM Extra HD Standard Open Case (Uses Larger Bearings) (Part No.20084)

    8.5" GM Extra HD Standard Open Case (Uses Larger Bearings)

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    8.5″ GM EXTRA HD standard Open case (uses larger bearings).

    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
    • Has larger carrier carrier bearing journals for high strength
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    Dorman – Help – Axle Shaft Lock Assortment (Part No.81050)

    Axle Shaft Lock Assortment

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    $6.49
    This drive axle shaft lock C-clip is designed to match the fit and function of the original part on specified vehicles. Made of quality materials, it is engineered for reliable performance.

    Product Features:
    • Direct replacement – this drive axle shaft lock C-clip matches the fit and function of the factory part on specified years, makes and models
    • Ideal solution – this clip is a reliable replacement for an original part that is missing or has failed due to fatigue
    • Durable construction – this part is made from quality materials to ensure reliable performance and long service life
    • Trustworthy quality – backed by team of product experts in the United States and more than a century of automotive experience
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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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    National – Multi Purpose Seal (Part No.3638)

    Multi Purpose Seal

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    $12.49
    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:
    • Low swell in hydrocarbon fluids
    • Design type: spring loaded; multi-lip
    • Provides good low temperature capability
    • Temperature range: -40°F to 225°F; -40°C to 107°C
    • Delivers quality and reliable performance for every type of repair
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    Dorman – Spindle Washer – I.D. 3/4 In. O.D. 1-21/32 In. Thickness 3/32 In. (sold by each) (Part No.618-005)

    Spindle Washer - I.D. 3/4 In. O.D. 1-21/32 In. Thickness 3/32 In. (sold by each)

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    This spindle nut washer is designed to match the fit and function of the original part on specified vehicles. Made of quality materials, it is engineered for reliable performance.

    Product Features:
    • Direct replacement – this spindle nut washer matches the fit and function of the factory part on specified years, makes and models
    • Ideal solution – this washer is a reliable replacement for an original part that is missing or has failed due to wear
    • Durable construction – this part is made from quality materials to ensure reliable performance and long service life
    • Trustworthy quality – backed by team of product experts in the United States and more than a century of automotive experience
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    Yukon Gear – Dura Grip Positraction For GM 12 Bolt Truck With 30 Spline Axles, 3.73 & Up (Part No.26035)

    Dura Grip Positraction For GM 12 Bolt Truck With 30 Spline Axles, 3.73 & Up

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    $835.99
    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.

    Product Features:
    • Fits GM 12 bolt truck with 30 spline axles
    • 3.73 and up ratio 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 – C/Clip (Part No.33083)

    C/Clip

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    $8.99
    C/Clip for Chrysler 8.25″, Ford 7.5″, 8.8″, GM 12 bolt car & truck, 8.2″, 8.5″ & 8.6″.

    Product Features:
    • c-clip for Chrysler 8.25″, Ford 8.8″, GM 12 bolt car and truck and GM 8.2″, 8.5″ and 8.6″
    • .150″ thick
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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 – Standard Open Side Gear And Thrust Washer For GM 12 Bolt Car And Truck (Part No.33380)

    Standard Open Side Gear And Thrust Washer For GM 12 Bolt Car And Truck

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    Standard Open side gear thrust washer for 12P and 12T GM.

    Product Features:
    • Side gear thust washer for GM 12 bolt passenger car and truck
    • Fits standard open differentials only
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    Spicer – Differential Ring and Pinion (Part No.706033-3X)

    Differential Ring and Pinion

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    $863.99
    All Spicer ring and pinion gears are designed and tested to meet original equipment specifications. When you purchase genuine Spicer ring and pinion gear sets, you can be confident the ring and pinion set will meet or exceed the exact Dana standards that original equipment manufacturers have relied upon for more than a hundred years.
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    Yukon Gear – Pinion Nut Washer (Part No.33167)

    Pinion Nut Washer

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    $14.99
    Pinion nut washer for GM 7.2″ IFS, 7.5″, 7.6″, 7.6″ IFS, 8.5″, 8.6″ & 9.5″.

    Product Features:
    • Pinion nut washer for GM 7.2″ IFS, 7.5″, 7.625″, 7.6″ IFS, 8.5″, 8.6″ and 9.5″.
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    Pro-King – Differential Bearing Cup (Part No.742G251)

    Differential Bearing Cup

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    $5.79
    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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    Felpro – Drive Axle Shaft Flange Gasket (Part No.55350)

    Drive Axle Shaft Flange Gasket

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    $4.79
    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 – Standard Open Spider Gear Kit For GM 12 Bolt Car And Truck With 30 Spline Axles (Part No.16043)

    Standard Open Spider Gear Kit For GM 12 Bolt Car And Truck With 30 Spline Axles

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    $207.99
    Yukon standard open spider gear kit 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. All components come with a one year warranty against manufacturing defects.

    Product Features:
    • Spider gear kit
    • Fits GM 12 bolt passenger car and truck 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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    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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    $199.99
    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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    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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    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 – Dana 44, 8.2", 12P, 12T, Vet, And Model 20 U-Bolts (Part No.41198)

    Dana 44, 8.2", 12P, 12T, Vet, And Model 20 U-Bolts

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    1310 U-bolts, 5/16″ x 1-3/8″ Dana 30, Dana 44, 8.2″, 12P, 12T, VET, Model 20.

    Product Features:
    • u-joint u-bolt kit
    • Fits AMC Model 20, Dana Spicer 30 and 44, GM 8.2″, 12 bolt passenger car and truck and 1963-1979 Corvette
    • 1310 u-joint size
    • Includes two u-bolts and four nuts
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    Pro-King – Differential Pinion Shim Kit (Part No.742G202)

    Differential Pinion Shim Kit

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    $5.99
    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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    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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    1981 GMC G2500 Drivetrains

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