1981 GMC G3500 Differentials

Essential 1981 GMC G3500 Differentials

USA Standard Gear – Master Overhaul Kit Dana 60 Front (Part No.37020)

Master Overhaul Kit Dana 60 Front

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$339.99
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 Dana Spicer 60 front
  • Uses Koyo bearings and races
  • Included are carrier bearings and races, pinion bearings and races, pinion seal, axle seals, complete shim kit, ring gear bolts, pinion nut, crush sleeve, oil baffles and slingers, thread locker, marking compound with brush and gasket.
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Powertrax – Grip PRO Traction System (Part No.GT436035)

Grip PRO Traction System

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$596.99
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 – 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 – Dana 60, Dana 70 & Dana 80 Cover Bolt (Part No.33235)

Dana 60, Dana 70 & Dana 80 Cover Bolt

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$5.99
3/8″ cover bolt, Dana 60, Dana 70 & Dana 80.

Product Features:
  • Cover bolt for Dana Spicer 60, 70 and 80
  • 3/8″
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Yukon Gear – Replacement Outer Oil Slinger For Dana 60, 70, 70U & 70HD (Part No.33019)

Replacement Outer Oil Slinger For Dana 60, 70, 70U & 70HD

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$5.99
Product Features:
  • Outer oil slinger for Dana Spicer 60, 70, 70U and 70HD
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Motive Gear – Differential Ring and Pinion (Part No.D70-410)

Differential Ring and Pinion

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$245.99


Product Features:
  • DANA-70 R/P 4.10 STD MG 72154-5X .625″ OFFSET
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Yukon Gear – Carrier Installation Kit For Dana 60 Differential (Part No.57005)

Carrier Installation Kit For Dana 60 Differential

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$194.99
Yukon Carrier installation kits are great, low cost kit for carrier changes such as Positraction or locker upgrades. Carrier installation kit for Dana 60 differential. This kit contains carrier bearings, races and shims.

Product Features:
  • Fits Dana Spicer 60
  • Includes carrier bearings and races and carrier shim kit
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Motive Gear – Differential Pinion Seal (Part No.26064030)

Differential Pinion Seal

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$23.99
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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Yukon Gear – Replacement Baffle For Dana 70 & 70HD (Part No.33003)

Replacement Baffle For Dana 70 & 70HD

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$7.99
Product Features:
  • Oil baffle
  • Fits Dana Spicer 70 and 70HD
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Yukon Gear – Dana 50 Dana 60 Dana 70 & Dana 80 Roll Pin, 0.225" Dia, For X/P Shaft, 1.87" Lng (Part No.33327)

Dana 50 Dana 60 Dana 70 & Dana 80 Roll Pin, 0.225" Dia, For X/P Shaft, 1.87" Lng

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Dana 50 Dana 60 Dana 70 & Dana 80 roll PIN, 0.225″ DIA, for X/P shaft, 1.87″ LNG.

Product Features:
  • Roll pin for Dana Spicer 50, 60, 70, 70U, 70HD and 80
  • 0.225″ diameter
  • 1.870″ long
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Yukon Gear – 10.5" GM 14 Bolt Truck Pinion Nut (Part No.33148)

10.5" GM 14 Bolt Truck Pinion Nut

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$48.99
10.5″ GM 14 bolt truck pinion nut. 1 1/2″ socket, 15/16″ x 16 thread.

Product Features:
  • Pinion nut for GM 10.5″ 14 bolt truck
  • 15/16″ x 16 thread
  • 1.5″ socket
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Yukon Gear – DiffrlPinSupportBolt (Part No.33582)

DiffrlPinSupportBolt

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$5.99
DiffrlPinSupportBolt

National – Bearings (Part No.469)

Bearings

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$45.49
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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Valvoline – MaxLife Multi-Vehicle (ATF) Full Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid, 1 Quart (Part No.VV324)

MaxLife Multi-Vehicle (ATF) Full Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid, 1 Quart

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$12.79
Product Features:
  • High-performance seal conditioners maintain and preserve the elasticity of seals to help prevent leaks
  • Long-life friction modifiers and premium base oils help improve smooth shifting, eliminate slippage and shudder, prevent clutch wear and improve drivability longer than conventional fluids
  • Enhanced cleaning additives help reduce varnish formation and keep the transmission running properly longer
  • Engineered with a unique blend of viscosity modifiers and base oils to provide better oil flow at low temperatures and greater film protection at higher temperatures
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National – Bearings (Part No.HM88510)

Bearings

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$14.29
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 – 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 – Dana 44 JK / 60 / 70U Pinion Nut Washer Replacement (Part No.33164)

Dana 44 JK / 60 / 70U Pinion Nut Washer Replacement

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$3.99
Product Features:
  • Pinion nut washer for Chrysler 7.25″, 8.25″, 8.75″ with 29 spline pinion, Jeep JK rear, Dana Spicer 60, 70, 70U and 70HD and 2007-2010 Ford 10.5″
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Yukon Gear – Bearing Race Driver (Part No.56018)

Bearing Race Driver

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$215.99
Bearing race driver. No return.

Product Features:
  • Bearing race driver
  • Fits HM903210 race
  • All steel construction
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Yukon Gear – Standard Open And Gov-Loc Cross Pin For 9.5" GM (Part No.33402)

Standard Open And Gov-Loc Cross Pin For 9.5" GM

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$32.99
Standard open and Gov-Loc cross pin for 9.5″ GM.

Product Features:
  • Cross pin shaft
  • Fits GM 9.5″
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Yukon Gear – Pinion Install Kit For ’97 & Down GM 9.5" Differential (Part No.13075)

Pinion Install Kit For '97 & Down GM 9.5" Differential

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$319.99
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 1997 and down GM 9.5″
  • 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 – Steel Cover For GM 10.5" 14 Bolt Truck (Part No.32345)

Steel Cover For GM 10.5" 14 Bolt Truck

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$92.99
Product Features:
  • Fits GM 10.5″ 14 bolt truck
  • Steel
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National – Bearings (Part No.R-1581-TV)

Bearings

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$44.49
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
  • High radial load capacity makes them suitable for high speed applications
  • Industry leading coverage
  • Professional technicians know they can depend on National
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Yukon Gear – Eaton-Type Positraction Carbon Clutch Kit With 14 Plates For GM 14T And 10.5" (Part No.16112)

Eaton-Type Positraction Carbon Clutch Kit With 14 Plates For GM 14T And 10.5"

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$304.99
Yukon 1480 Lifetime Series U/Joint. 4.188″ snap ring span, 1.375″ cap diameter. Outside snap ring.

Product Features:
  • Clutch kit
  • Fits GM 10.5″ 14 bolt truck with Eaton positraction
  • Carbon fiber clutches
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Yukon Gear – Replacement Carrier Shim Kit For Dana 60, 70, 70HD, 70U & 80 (Part No.55011)

Replacement Carrier Shim Kit For Dana 60, 70, 70HD, 70U & 80

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$13.99
Product Features:
  • Carrier shim kit for Dana Spicer 60, 70, 70HD, 70U and 80
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Motive Gear – Differential Bearing Kit – Koyo (Part No.R14RL)

Differential Bearing Kit - Koyo

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$144.99
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:
  • GM 10.5 KIT BRG & SEAL LATE ’88-97
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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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Motive Gear – Differential Carrier (Part No.6258340)

Differential Carrier

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$205.99


Product Features:
  • GM10.5″ 14 BOLT OPEN EMPTY CASE 4:56 & UP
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Yukon Gear – Dana 60 & Dana 70 Power Lok Case Bolt (Part No.33236)

Dana 60 & Dana 70 Power Lok Case Bolt

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$7.99
Dana 60 & Dana 70 Power Lok case bolt.

Product Features:
  • Power Lok case bolt for Dana Spicer 60 and 70
  • 7/16 x 14 thread
  • 3.5″ long
  • 9/16″ hex head
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Popular 1981 GMC G3500 Differentials Categories

1981 GMC G3500 Differentials

Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 1981 GMC G3500. Maybe you just need a couple of Differentials. Either way, Advance Auto Parts has 285 different Differentials in our inventory ranging from $1.89 to $1,487.99. That means you can find the exact parts or products you need to keep that 1981 GMC G3500 running smoothly.

Differentials are only as good as their brand. We stock 14 different brands to make sure you have plenty of trusted parts to choose from for your 1981 GMC G3500. Valvoline, Yukon Gear, and National 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 G3500, but don’t take our word for it – read our customer ratings and reviews and buy with confidence. Out of the 1,832 reviews in this category, some of the top rated parts include DIFFERENTIAL GASKET with 3.0 stars and Differential Cover Gasket with 5.0 stars.

So if you’re in the market for aftermarket Differentials to keep your 1981 GMC G3500 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 G3500 Last

Simple repair, complete replacement, or a full rebuild. No matter the job, your 1981 GMC G3500 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 G3500 the best it can be. Be sure to browse some of our top Differentials brands and parts.

FAQs for 1981 GMC G3500 Differentials

What are the most purchased Differentials for the 1981 GMC G3500?

Out of 285 Differentials for the 1981 GMC G3500, the most popular in our inventory are:
3 Qt - Penzoil 80W90 Conventional Gear Oil
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3 Qt – Penzoil 80W90 Conventional Gear Oil
Differential Oil
Taper Bearing Cone
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(2)
Taper Bearing Cone
Differential Bearings
Bearings
from $22.99
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Bearings
Differential Bearings

What are the top-rated 1981 GMC G3500 Differentials?

Top-rated Differentials for your 1981 GMC G3500 based on customer reviews/ratings are:
DIFFERENTIAL GASKET
from $8.29
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DIFFERENTIAL GASKET
“Great Product”
Differential Cover Gasket
from $15.99
(1)
Differential Cover Gasket
“OEM only uses silicone , the gasket set with a thin layer of silicone is a much better sealant method”
Differential Ring And Pinion
from $369.99
(1)
Differential Ring And Pinion
“Be patient after install….may make bearing type noise the first few starts….after that smooth sailing!”