1981 GMC K1500 Differentials

Essential 1981 GMC K1500 Differentials

Yukon Gear – Dura Grip Positraction For GM 8.5" With 28 Spline Axles (Part No.26015)

Dura Grip Positraction For GM 8.5" With 28 Spline Axles

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$859.99
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.

Product Features:
  • Fits GM 8.5″ with 28 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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Motive Gear – Differential Pinion Shim Kit (Part No.1102)

Differential Pinion Shim Kit

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$9.49


Product Features:
  • KIT SHIM PINION
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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 – Replacement Pinion Nut For Dana 25, 27, 30, 36, 44, 53 & GM 7.75" (Part No.33143)

Replacement Pinion Nut For Dana 25, 27, 30, 36, 44, 53 & GM 7.75"

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$6.99
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 t

Product Features:
  • Pinion nut for Dana Spicer 25, 27, 30, 44, 50 and GM 7.75″
  • 3/4″ x 16 thread
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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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Yukon Gear – Eaton-Type 14 Plate Carbon Clutch Set For 9.5" GM And 9.75" Ford (Part No.16058)

Eaton-Type 14 Plate Carbon Clutch Set For 9.5" GM And 9.75" Ford

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$362.99
Eaton-type 14 plate Carbon clutch set for 9.5″ GM and 9.75″ Ford.

Product Features:
  • Clutch kit
  • Fits GM 9.5″ with Eaton positraction
  • Carbon fiber clutches
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Yukon Gear – Differential Carrier (Part No.57015)

Differential Carrier

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$251.99
Differential Carrier

National – Shaft Repair Sleeve (Part No.99138)

Shaft Repair Sleeve

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$27.49
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:
  • 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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Yukon Gear – Replacement Yoke For Dana 30, 44, And 50 With 26 Spline And A 1330 U/Joint Size (Part No.41020)

Replacement Yoke For Dana 30, 44, And 50 With 26 Spline And A 1330 U/Joint Size

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$125.99
Yukon replacement yoke for Dana 30, 44, and 50 with 26 spline and a 1330 U/joint size. 3.625″ snap ring span, 1.125″ cap diameter. Outside snap ring. This yoke uses u-bolts. All Yukon yokes come with a one year warranty against manufacturing defects.

Product Features:
  • Fits Dana Spicer 44
  • 26 spline
  • 1330 u-joint size
  • 3.625″ snap ring span
  • 1.125″ cap diameter
  • Outside snap ring design
  • U-bolt style
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Motive Gear – Differential Crush Sleeve (Part No.14012691)

Differential Crush Sleeve

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$2.99


Product Features:
  • CRUSH SLEEVE 9.5 GM 14BLT MIN ORDER 1000
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Yukon Gear – Minor Install Kit For GM 8.5" Rear Differential (Part No.12055)

Minor Install Kit For GM 8.5" Rear Differential

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$48.99
Yukon Minimum installation kits are a low cost solution for gear changes in newer vehicles where the bearings can be reused. This kit uses all high quality components to ensure a smooth set up. kit includes a pinion seal, crush sleeve (if applicable), complete shim kit, marking compound and brush. (includes Supershims)

Product Features:
  • Fits GM 8.5″ rear
  • Included are a pinion seal, crush sleeve , complete shim kit, marking compound and brush.
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Dorman – Rear Differential Cover (Part No.697-706)

Rear Differential Cover

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$51.99
This direct replacement differential cover matches the fit and function of the original equipment diff cover for a reliable, leak-free repair. It features a durable design, made to strict specifications, to help ensure reliable service life.

Product Features:
  • Direct replacement – this differential cover matches the fit and function of the original equipment diff cover on select vehicles
  • Reliable repair – the smart solution for fixing an existing cover that’s rusted, damaged or leaking differential fluid
  • Durable construction – this differential cover is made according to strict engineering standards to help ensure dependability
  • Trustworthy quality – backed by a team of product experts in the United States and more than a century of automotive experience
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Motive Gear – Ring Gear Bolt (Part No.14012703)

Ring Gear Bolt

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$11.39
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 – Positraction Cross Pin Bolt For GM 12 Bolt Car And Truck (Part No.33344)

Positraction Cross Pin Bolt For GM 12 Bolt Car And Truck

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$28.99
Positraction cross pin bolt for GM 12P and 12T.

Product Features:
  • Cross pin bolt for GM 12 bolt passenger car and truck
  • For OEM positraction applications only
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Motive Gear – Differential Ring and Pinion (Part No.D44-354)

Differential Ring and Pinion

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$193.99


Product Features:
  • DANA-44 R/P 3.54 STD
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Yukon Gear – Side Gear And Thrust Washer For 8.25" GM IFS (Part No.33378)

Side Gear And Thrust Washer For 8.25" GM IFS

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$11.99
Side gear thrust washer for 8.25″ GM IFS.

Product Features:
  • Side gear thrust washer
  • Fits GM 8.25″ IFS
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Felpro – Differential Cover Gasket (Part No.RDS 55387)

Differential Cover 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 – 8.5" & 8.6" GM Standard Open Pinion Gear Thrust Washer – Also Fits 8.5" Eaton With 0.795" Cross Pin (Part No.33385)

8.5" & 8.6" GM Standard Open Pinion Gear Thrust Washer - Also Fits 8.5" Eaton With 0.795" Cross Pin

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$10.99
8.5″ & 8.6″ GM standard Open pinion gear Thrust washer. also fits 8.5″ Eaton with 0.795″ cross pin.

Product Features:
  • Pinion gear thrust washer for GM 8.5″ and 8.6″
  • Fits standard open differentials only
  • 0.795″ I.D.
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Yukon Gear – Mini Spool For GM 12 Bolt Car & Truck With 30 Spline Axles (Part No.32227)

Mini Spool For GM 12 Bolt Car & Truck With 30 Spline Axles

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$194.99
Mini Spool for GM 12P and 12T with 30 spline axles. Mini spools are a low-cost traction option for vehicles looking for full-time lockup. The mini spool installs into a standard open carrier and give 100% power to both tires at all times. These units are not recommended for street-driven vehicles. We recommend full spools for vehicles with large tires or high horsepower. These units come with a one year warranty against manufacturing defects.

Product Features:
  • Fits GM 12 bolt passenger car and truck
  • Provides 100% traction to both wheels at all times
  • Installs into standard open carrier case
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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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Motive Gear – Differential Gear Install Kit (Part No.GM9.5IK)

Differential Gear Install Kit

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$58.49


Product Features:
  • MINI-INSTLTN KT-9 1/2″ GM
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Yukon Gear – 8.5 Front Cover Gasket (Part No.23021)

8.5 Front Cover Gasket

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$11.99
8.5 front cover gasket.

Product Features:
  • Cover gasket
  • Fits GM 8.5″ front
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Yukon Gear – Chrysler 9.25" And Dana 44 / 60 Tracloc Clutch Guide Replacement (Part No.33249)

Chrysler 9.25" And Dana 44 / 60 Tracloc Clutch Guide Replacement

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$8.99
Product Features:
  • Clutch guide for Chrysler 9.25″, Dana Spicer 44 and Dana Spicer 60
  • For Trac Loc positraction applications only
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Yukon Gear – Replacement Standard Open Carrier Case For Dana 44, 30 Spline, 3.73 & Down (Part No.20027)

Replacement Standard Open Carrier Case For Dana 44, 30 Spline, 3.73 & Down

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$194.99
Yukon replacement standard open carrier case for Dana 44, 30 spline, 3.73 & down, 2-1/8″ tall.

Product Features:
  • Standard open carrier case
  • Fits Dana Spicer 44 with 30 spline axles
  • 3.73 and down ratio only
  • Does not include spider gears
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Dorman – Differential Yoke including Seal and Pinion Nut (Part No.697-500)

Differential Yoke including Seal and Pinion Nut

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$139.99
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 – Powr Lok Belleville Clutch Plate, Splined (Part No.16174)

Powr Lok Belleville Clutch Plate, Splined

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$36.99
Product Features:
  • Belleville plate, splined
  • Fits Dana Spicer 44 Powr Lok
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Yukon Gear – Bearing Race Driver (Part No.56023)

Bearing Race Driver

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$219.99
Bearing race driver. No return.

Product Features:
  • Bearing race driver
  • Fits M88010 race
  • All steel construction
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Yukon Gear – Bearing Race Driver (Part No.56012)

Bearing Race Driver

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$215.99
Bearing race driver for rear GM 9.5″, 9.25″ IFS, and Ford 9″ HD. (TK HM804810). No return.

Product Features:
  • Bearing race driver
  • Fits HM804810 race
  • All steel construction
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1981 GMC K1500 Differentials

Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 1981 GMC K1500. Maybe you just need a couple of Differentials. Either way, Advance Auto Parts has 331 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 K1500 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 K1500. 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 K1500, but don’t take our word for it – read our customer ratings and reviews and buy with confidence. Out of the 2,217 reviews in this category, some of the top rated parts include Differential Ring And Pinion with 4.2 stars and Axle Housing Cover Gasket with 4.3 stars.

So if you’re in the market for aftermarket Differentials to keep your 1981 GMC K1500 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 K1500 Last

Simple repair, complete replacement, or a full rebuild. No matter the job, your 1981 GMC K1500 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 K1500 the best it can be. Be sure to browse some of our top Differentials brands and parts.

FAQs for 1981 GMC K1500 Differentials

What are the most purchased Differentials for the 1981 GMC K1500?

Out of 331 Differentials for the 1981 GMC K1500, 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
Ring Gear Bolt
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This product is not rated
Ring Gear Bolt
Differential Ring Gear Bolts

What are the top-rated 1981 GMC K1500 Differentials?

Top-rated Differentials for your 1981 GMC K1500 based on customer reviews/ratings are:
Differential Ring And Pinion
from $342.99
(23)
Differential Ring And Pinion
“So far so good.”
Axle Housing Cover Gasket
from $6.49
(10)
Axle Housing Cover Gasket
“fit perfectly and was easy to work with.no more leaking rear differential.”
Bearings
from $15.99
(9)
Bearings
“as advertised”