1981 GMC K2500 Differentials

Essential 1981 GMC K2500 Differentials

Yukon Gear – Replacement Carrier Shim Kit For Dana Spicer 44, 30 Spline Axles (Part No.55010)

Replacement Carrier Shim Kit For Dana Spicer 44, 30 Spline Axles

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$15.99
Product Features:
  • Carrier shim kit for Dana Spicer 30 with 30 spline axles
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Yukon Gear – 7/16" To 3/8" Ring Gear Bolt Spacer Sleeve. (Part No.33056)

7/16" To 3/8" Ring Gear Bolt Spacer Sleeve.

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$7.99
7/16″ TO 3/8″ ring gear bolt spacer sleeve.

Product Features:
  • Ring gear bolt sleeve
  • Adapts 7/16″ to 3/8″
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Felpro – Differential Cover Gasket (Part No.RDS 55477)

Differential Cover Gasket

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$87.99
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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National – Bearings (Part No.HM903249)

Bearings

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$48.49
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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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 – 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 – Steel Cover For Dana 44 Standard Rotation (Part No.32319)

Steel Cover For Dana 44 Standard Rotation

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$129.99
Product Features:
  • Fits standard rotation Dana Spicer 44
  • Steel
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Yukon Gear – Dana 44, Ford 8" / 9", And Model 20 Side Gear Thrust Washer Replacement (Part No.33283)

Dana 44, Ford 8" / 9", And Model 20 Side Gear Thrust Washer Replacement

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$5.99
Product Features:
  • Side gear thrust washer for Ford 8″, Ford 9″ and AMC Model 20
  • 0.030″ thick
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Yukon Gear – High Performance Ring & Pinion "Thick" Gear Set For 10.5" GM 14 Bolt Truck In A 4.88 Ratio (Part No.24138)

High Performance Ring & Pinion "Thick" Gear Set For 10.5" GM 14 Bolt Truck In A 4.88 Ratio

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$449.99
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 the latest designs and manufacturing technologies to provide a quiet running gear that is strong and easy to set up. All Yukon ring & pinion sets come standard with a one-year warranty. This is a thick gear for a 4.10 & down carrier.

Product Features:
  • Fits GM 10.5″ GM 14 bolt truck
  • 10.50″ ring gear diameter
  • 30 spline pinion
  • 12 ring gear bolts
  • 4.88 ratio
  • Thick gear set for 4.11 and down carrier
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Felpro – Axle Housing Cover Gasket (Part No.RDS 6629)

Axle Housing Cover Gasket

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$6.49
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 – Replacement Front Axle Inner Seal Redi-Sleeve For Dana 44 & 8.5" GM (Part No.30219)

Replacement Front Axle Inner Seal Redi-Sleeve For Dana 44 & 8.5" GM

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$83.99
Replacement front axle inner seal redi-sleeve for Dana 44 & 8.5″ GM.Yukon Mighty seal.

Product Features:
  • Axle Redi-sleeve
  • Fits Dana Spicer 44
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Yukon Gear – Dana 25 / 27 / 30 / 36 / 44 / 50 Pinion Seal Replacement (Part No.30128)

Dana 25 / 27 / 30 / 36 / 44 / 50 Pinion Seal Replacement

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$17.99
Replacement pinion seal for Dana 25, Dana 27, Dana 30, D36, Dana 44, & Dana 50 .Yukon Mighty seal.

Product Features:
  • Pinion seal
  • Fits Dana Spicer 25, 27, 30, 40 and 50
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Yukon Gear – Bearing Race Driver (Part No.56003)

Bearing Race Driver

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$215.99
Bearing race driver for Dana 44 front (TK 02820). No return.

Product Features:
  • Bearing race driver
  • Fits 02820 race
  • All steel construction
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Yukon Gear – Pinion Nut (Part No.33152)

Pinion Nut

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$9.99
Pinion nut for GM 7.2″ IFS, 7.5″, 7.6″, 7.6″ IFS, 8.0″, 8.25″, 8.5″, 8.6″, 9.25″ IFS, 9.5″ & Oldsmobile Dropouts. 1 1/4″ socket, 7/8″ x 14 thread.

Product Features:
  • Pinion nut for GM 7.2″, 7.5″, 7.625″, 8.0″, 8.25″ IFS, 8.5″, 8.6″, 9.25″ IFS and 9.5″
  • 7/8″ x 14 thread
  • 1 1/4″ socket
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Yukon Gear – Yoke For GM 10.5" 14 Bolt Truck, 1350, Strap Style (Part No.41179)

Yoke For GM 10.5" 14 Bolt Truck, 1350, Strap Style

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$249.99
Yukon yoke for GM 10.5″ 14 bolt truck, 1350, strap style. 3.625″ snap ring span, 1.188″ cap diameter. Outside snap ring. All Yukon yokes come with a one year warranty against manufacturing defects.

Product Features:
  • Fits GM 10.5″ 14 bolt truck
  • 30 spline
  • 1350 u-joint size
  • 3.625″ snap ring span
  • 1.188″ cap diameter
  • Outside snap ring design
  • Strap style
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Yukon Gear – Pinion Gear And Thrust Washer For 8.25" GM IFS (Part No.33377)

Pinion Gear And Thrust Washer For 8.25" GM IFS

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$5.99
Pinion gear thrust washer for 8.25″ GM IFS.

Product Features:
  • Pinion gear thrust washer
  • Fits GM 8.25″ IFS
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Yukon Gear – Mini Spool For GM 10.5" 14 Bolt Truck (Part No.32301)

Mini Spool For GM 10.5" 14 Bolt Truck

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$287.99
Yukon mini spool for GM 10.5″ 14 bolt truck.

Product Features:
  • Fits 10.5″ GM 14 bolt truck
  • Provides 100% traction to both wheels at all times
  • Installs into standard open carrier case
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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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Yukon Gear – Dura Grip Positraction For 10.5" GM 14 Bolt Truck, 4.10 & Down (Part No.26030)

Dura Grip Positraction For 10.5" GM 14 Bolt Truck, 4.10 & Down

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$1110.00
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 10.5″ 14 bolt truck
  • 4.10 ratio and down only
  • 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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Dorman – Rear Axle Shaft, Left or Right (Part No.630-127)

Rear Axle Shaft, Left or Right

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$338.99
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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Pro-King – Differential Internal Nest Kit (Part No.743B717)

Differential Internal Nest Kit

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$221.99
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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USA Standard Gear – Bearing Kit For ’98-’13 GM 9.5" (Part No.58051)

Bearing Kit For '98-'13 GM 9.5"

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$329.99
This kit uses Koyo bearings and races along with all high quality small parts. kit includes carrier bearings and races, pinion bearings and races, pinion seal, crush sleeve (if applicable), oil baffles and slingers (if applicable), marking compound and br

Product Features:
  • Fits 1998-2013 GM 9.5″
  • Uses Koyo bearings and races
  • Included are carrier bearings and races, pinion bearings and races, pinion seal, pinion nut, crush sleeve, marking compound and brush.
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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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Dorman – Help – Differential Shaft Lock Bolt (Part No.81048)

Differential Shaft Lock Bolt

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$5.99
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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National – Bearings (Part No.25523)

Bearings

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$19.79
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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National – Bearings (Part No.02820)

Bearings

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$12.29
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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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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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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1981 GMC K2500 Differentials

Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 1981 GMC K2500. Maybe you just need a couple of Differentials. Either way, Advance Auto Parts has 323 different Differentials in our inventory ranging from $0.91 to $1,355.00. That means you can find the exact parts or products you need to keep that 1981 GMC K2500 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 K2500. Valvoline, Felpro, 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 K2500, but don’t take our word for it – read our customer ratings and reviews and buy with confidence. Out of the 2,271 reviews in this category, some of the top rated parts include Differential Ring And Pinion with 4.2 stars and Differential Shaft Lock Bolt with 4.0 stars.

So if you’re in the market for aftermarket Differentials to keep your 1981 GMC K2500 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 K2500 Last

Simple repair, complete replacement, or a full rebuild. No matter the job, your 1981 GMC K2500 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 K2500 the best it can be. Be sure to browse some of our top Differentials brands and parts.

Popular Mr. Gasket Differentials

We carry Mr. Gasket parts in our stock across Rear Differential Cover Gaskets categories, plus more. For a 1981 GMC K2500, our most popular Mr. Gasket Differentials include:
Differential Gasket
from $18.09
(1)
Differential Gasket
Rear Differential Cover Gaskets

FAQs for 1981 GMC K2500 Differentials

What are the most purchased Differentials for the 1981 GMC K2500?

Out of 323 Differentials for the 1981 GMC K2500, the most popular in our inventory are:
Differential Cover Gasket
from $9.99
(195)
Differential Cover Gasket
Rear Housing Cover Gaskets
Differential Cover Gasket
from $6.79
(13)
Differential Cover Gasket
Rear Differential Cover Gaskets
Differential Cover Gasket
from $7.99
(20)
Differential Cover Gasket
Rear Housing Cover Gaskets

What are the top-rated 1981 GMC K2500 Differentials?

Top-rated Differentials for your 1981 GMC K2500 based on customer reviews/ratings are:
Differential Ring And Pinion
from $342.99
(23)
Differential Ring And Pinion
“So far so good.”
Differential Shaft Lock Bolt
from $5.99
(11)
Differential Shaft Lock Bolt
“great”
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.”