1981 GMC K1500 Differential Axle Shafts

Your 1981 GMC K1500 might be the best vehicle you’ve ever owned. Or you may just be struggling to keep it highway-approved. No matter the situation, Advance Auto Parts has the Differential Axle Shafts you desperately need.

We currently carry 18 Differential Axle Shafts to choose from for your 1981 GMC K1500, and our inventory prices range from as little as $63.99 up to $1,397.99.

On top of low prices, Advance Auto Parts offers 6 different trusted brands of Differential Axle Shafts for the 1981 GMC K1500. We only sell parts from trusted brands like Dorman so that you can find quality parts you can count on.

Have parts delivered straight to your home, or find the nearest Advance Auto Parts store to check out our Differential Axle Shafts stock in-person!

Differential Axle Shafts for Your 1981 GMC K1500

Dorman – Rear Axle Shaft, Left or Right (Part No.630-105)

Rear Axle Shaft, Left or Right

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$138.99
Axle shaft damaged or bearings worn out? This axle shaft directly replaces the original equipment on certain vehicles, complete with all necessary application-specific installation components.

Product Features:
  • Direct replacement – this axle shaft replaces the original equipment on specific vehicle years, makes and models
  • Complete kit – each shaft includes critical installation hardware and components needed for specific vehicle applications
  • Durable construction – designed to rigorous standards and tested to ensure performance
  • Trustworthy solution – backed by team of engineers and quality control specialists in the United States
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Dorman – Rear Axle Shaft, Left or Right (Part No.630-102)

Rear Axle Shaft, Left or Right

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$215.99
Axle shaft damaged or bearings worn out? This axle shaft directly replaces the original equipment on certain vehicles, complete with all necessary application-specific installation components.

Product Features:
  • Direct replacement – this axle shaft replaces the original equipment on specific vehicle years, makes and models
  • Complete kit – each shaft includes critical installation hardware and components needed for specific vehicle applications
  • Durable construction – designed to rigorous standards and tested to ensure performance
  • Trustworthy solution – backed by team of engineers and quality control specialists in the United States
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Motive Gear – Axle Shaft (Part No.GM10FAXL)

Axle Shaft

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$259.99
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:
  • GM 10BL 8.5 AXLE LEFT SIDE, 77-87
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Motive Gear – Axle Shaft (Part No.GM10FAXR)

Axle Shaft

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$207.99
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:
  • GM 10BL 8.5 AXLE RIGHT SIDE, 77-87 1/2 & 3/4 TON
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Spicer – FRONT AXLE SHAFT (Part No.41677)

FRONT AXLE SHAFT

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$141.99
FRONT AXLE SHAFT

Motive Gear – Axle Shaft (Part No.41677R)

Axle Shaft

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$63.99
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:
  • GM ’73-87 SHAFT OUTER 1/2 & 3/4 TON 19SP-JEEP ’74-92 W/ DISK BRAKES
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Motive Gear – Axle Shaft (Part No.14071750)

Axle Shaft

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$149.99
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 8 7/8 4 X 4 31 1/4 OA 30 SPL 6 LUG
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Yukon Gear – Front 4340 Chrome-Moly Axle Kit For ’79-’87 GM 8.5" 1/2 Ton Truck And Blazer (Part No.21326)

Front 4340 Chrome-Moly Axle Kit For '79-'87 GM 8.5" 1/2 Ton Truck And Blazer

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$1397.99
Yukon front 4340 Chrome-Moly axle kit for ’79-’87 GM 8.5″ 1/2 ton truck and Blazer with 28 splines. Yukon 4340 Chrome-Moly axles provide up to 50% increased strength over stock axles for use in extreme performance applications with large tires and high horsepower. Yukon’s 4340 axles are manufactured using the latest technologies and the highest quality materials to ensure high strength and long life. This kit comes with inner & outer axles for both left and right sides along with Yukon Superjoints. Limited Lifetime warranty covers manufacturing defects and axle breakage for as long as you own the vehicle. This warranty is not transferable to another party. “No Questions Asked” replacement for first warranty return, however Yukon reserves the right to either replace axle or refund original purchase price after the first warranty claim. Yukon (through Randy’s ring & pinion) makes final determination on warranty considerations.

Product Features:
  • 28 spline inner and 19 spline outer
  • Fits GM 8.5″ in 1979-1987 GM 1/2 ton
  • Includes inner and outer 4340 Chromoly axles and Yukon Super Joints
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USA Standard Gear – 4340 Axle Kit For ’79-’87 GM Truck & Blazer, GM 8.5", 28 Spline With Super Joints (Part No.35130)

4340 Axle Kit For '79-'87 GM Truck & Blazer, GM 8.5", 28 Spline With Super Joints

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$1347.99
Product Features:
  • 28 spline inner and 19 spline outer
  • Fits GM 8.5″ in 1979-1987 GM 1/2 ton
  • Includes inner and outer 4340 Chromoly axles and Yukon Super Joints
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Yukon Gear – 1541H Inner Axle For ’78 And Newer 8.5" GM (Part No.21122)

1541H Inner Axle For '78 And Newer 8.5" GM

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$383.99
Yukon 1541H inner axle for ’78 and newer 8.5″ GM with a length of 35.5 inches and with 28 splines. Yukon 1541H alloy axles offer a strength increase over stock while retaining a low cost. Yukon 1541H alloy front axles come with a one year warranty against manufacturing defects.

Product Features:
  • 28 spline
  • 35.5″ long
  • Fits GM 8.5″ in 1979-1991 GM 1/2 ton
  • Left hand inner
  • 5-760X U-joint size
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Yukon Gear – 1541H Alloy 6 Lug Rear Axle For ’70-’81 GM 12T 4WD (Part No.21256)

1541H Alloy 6 Lug Rear Axle For '70-'81 GM 12T 4WD

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$281.99
Yukon 1541H alloy 6 lug rear axle for ’70-’81 GM 12T 4WD with a length of 31-7/16 inches and 30 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.

Product Features:
  • Fits 1970-1981 GM 12 bolt truck with 4 wheel drive
  • 30 spline
  • 31 7/16″ long
  • 6 lug
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Yukon Gear – 1541H Alloy Rear Axle For ’80-’90 8.5" GM 4WD Truck (Part No.21254)

1541H Alloy Rear Axle For '80-'90 8.5" GM 4WD Truck

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$279.99
Yukon 1541H alloy rear axle for ’80-’90 8.5″ GM 4WD truck with a length of 31-1/2″ 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.

Product Features:
  • Fits 1980-1990 GM 8.5″ truck with 4 wheel drive
  • 28 spline
  • 31 1/2″ long
  • 6 lug
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Yukon Gear – 1541H Inner Axle For ’78 And Newer 8.5" GM (Part No.21063)

1541H Inner Axle For '78 And Newer 8.5" GM

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$251.99
Yukon 1541H inner axle for ’78 and newer 8.5″ GM with a length of 19.1 inches and with 28 splines. Yukon 1541H alloy axles offer a strength increase over stock while retaining a low cost. Yukon 1541H front axles come with a one year warranty against manufacturing defects.

Product Features:
  • 28 spline
  • 19.1″ long
  • Fits GM 8.5″ in 1979-1987 GM 1/2 ton
  • Right hand inner
  • 5-760X U-joint size
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Yukon Gear – 4340 Chrome-Moly Right Hand Inner Axle For ’79-’87 GM 8.5" Blazer And Truck, Uses 5-760X U/J (Part No.21365)

4340 Chrome-Moly Right Hand Inner Axle For '79-'87 GM 8.5" Blazer And Truck, Uses 5-760X U/J

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$229.99
Yukon 4340 Chrome-Moly right hand inner axle for ’79-’87 GM 8.5″ Blazer and truck with a length of 19.51″ and 28 splines. Yukon 4340 Chrome-Moly axles provide up to 50% increased strength over stock axles for use in extreme performance applications with large tires and high horsepower. Yukon’s 4340 axles are manufactured using the latest technologies and the highest quality materials to ensure high strength and long life. Limited Lifetime warranty covers manufacturing defects and axle breakage for as long as you own the vehicle. This warranty is not transferable to another party. “No Questions Asked” replacement for first warranty return, however Yukon reserves the right to either replace axle or refund original purchase price after the first warranty claim. Yukon (through Randy’s ring & pinion) makes final determination on warranty considerations.

Product Features:
  • Fits 1979-1987 GM half ton front with GM 8.5″
  • 4340 Chromoly
  • Right hand side inner
  • 28 spline
  • 19.15″ from end of splines to center of u-joint bore
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Yukon Gear – 4340 Chrome-Moly Left Hand Inner Axle For ’79-’87 GM 8.5" Blazer And Truck, Uses 5-760X U/J (Part No.21366)

4340 Chrome-Moly Left Hand Inner Axle For '79-'87 GM 8.5" Blazer And Truck, Uses 5-760X U/J

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$215.99
Yukon 4340 Chrome-Moly left hand inner axle for ’79-’87 GM 8.5″ Blazer and truck with a length of 35.46″ and 28 splines. Yukon 4340 Chrome-Moly axles provide up to 50% increased strength over stock axles for use in extreme performance applications with large tires and high horsepower. Yukon’s 4340 axles are manufactured using the latest technologies and the highest quality materials to ensure high strength and long life. Limited Lifetime warranty covers manufacturing defects and axle breakage for as long as you own the vehicle. This warranty is not transferable to another party. “No Questions Asked” replacement for first warranty return, however Yukon reserves the right to either replace axle or refund original purchase price after the first warranty claim. Yukon (through Randy’s ring & pinion) makes final determination on warranty considerations.

Product Features:
  • Fits 1979-1987 GM half ton front with GM 8.5″
  • 4340 Chromoly
  • Left hand side inner
  • 28 spline
  • 35.46″ from end of splines to center of u-joint bore
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USA Standard Gear – Axle Shaft For ’70-’81 4WD GM Truck (Part No.35053)

Axle Shaft For '70-'81 4WD GM Truck

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$183.99
USA Standard axle shaft for ’70-’81 4WD GM truck. 12 bolt differential, 31 7/16″, 6 lug, 30 spline.

Product Features:
  • Fits 1970-1981 GM 12 bolt truck with 4 wheel drive
  • 30 spline
  • 31 7/16″ long
  • 6 lug
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Pro-King – Rear Axle Shaft Kit (Part No.AXK-163)

Rear Axle Shaft Kit

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$177.99
Pro-King is the leading supplier of transmission and driveline products in the aftermarket. All products are designed to meet or exceed OE quality, form, fit and funtion.

Product Features:
  • High strength steel
  • Dual heat treating process
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USA Standard Gear – Axle Shaft For ’80-’90 4WD GM Truck (Part No.35052)

Axle Shaft For '80-'90 4WD GM Truck

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$172.99
USA Standard axle shaft for ’80-’90 4WD GM truck. 31 1/2″, 28 spline.

Product Features:
  • Fits 1980-1990 GM 8.5″ truck with 4 wheel drive
  • 28 spline
  • 31 1/2″ long
  • 6 lug
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FAQs for 1981 GMC K1500 Differential Axle Shafts

What are the most popular Differential Axle Shafts for the 1981 GMC K1500?

With 6 brands you can trust, our most popular Differential Axle Shafts for the 1981 GMC K1500 parts are:
Rear Axle Shaft, Left or Right
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Rear Axle Shaft, Left or Right
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FRONT AXLE SHAFT
from $141.99
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