1981 Jeep Cherokee Differentials

Essential 1981 Jeep Cherokee Differentials

Motive Gear – Differential Crush Sleeve (Part No.3507575)

Differential Crush Sleeve

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$2.49


Product Features:
  • CRUSH SLEEVE 7.25 & 8.25 MIN ORDER 5000
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National – Wheel Bearing and Seal Kit (Part No.RA-334-TJ)

Wheel Bearing and Seal Kit

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$121.99
National Oil Seals & Bearings offer a full line of premium oil seals and bearings.

Product Features:
  • Spindle bearing and seal kit
  • Includes all components required to complete the repair
  • Controlled heat treating process for lasting performance and extended bearing life
  • Industry leading coverage
  • Professional technicians know they can depend on National
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Omix – Differential Pinion Bearing Shim Kit (Part No.16512.05)

Differential Pinion Bearing Shim Kit

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$62.99
Direct OE replacement Jeep parts and accessories built to the original specifications by Omix-ADA. Limited five year Manufacturer’s warranty.

Product Features:
  • Front
  • OE Style
  • Direct Fit
  • Limited 5 Year Warranty
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Needa Parts – Differential Plug, Rubber, Chrysler 2008-2000 (Part No.65293)

Differential Plug, Rubber, Chrysler 2008-2000

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$5.99
This differential cover plug 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 cover plug matches the fit and function of the factory part on specified years, makes and models
  • Ideal solution – this plug 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 – Replacement Clutch Set For Dana 44 Powr Lok, Smooth (Part No.16152)

Replacement Clutch Set For Dana 44 Powr Lok, Smooth

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$177.99
Product Features:
  • Clutch kit
  • Fit Dana Spicer 44 and Chrysler 8.75″ Powr Lok positraction
  • Smooth design
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USA Standard Gear – Spartan Locker For Chrysler 8.25" With 29 Spline Axles, Includes Heavy-Duty Cross Pin Shaft (Part No.17038)

Spartan Locker For Chrysler 8.25" With 29 Spline Axles, Includes Heavy-Duty Cross Pin Shaft

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$799.99
The Spartan Locker, by USA Standard Gear, provides reliable traction at a low cost. Give your vehicle great traction and save some cash. Choose a Spartan Locker for better traction. The Spartan locker by USA standard gear is a mechanical locker that replaces the spiders in a standard case. The Spartan locker’s design does not use the thrust washers and has a revolutionary spring and pin design that makes installation a snap! The couplers and drivers are made from 9310 steel, for added strength. Each Spartan locker carries a one year warranty against defect.

Product Features:
  • Fits Chrysler 8.25″ with 29 spline axles
  • Made from 9310 steel for added strength
  • Replaces the spiders in a standard carrier case
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Powertrax – Grip LOK Traction System (Part No.LK444430)

Grip LOK Traction System

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$658.99
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 – Pinion Nut (Part No.33142)

Pinion Nut

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$10.99
Pinion nut for Chrysler 7.25″, 8.0″ IFS, 8.25″, 8.75″ fine spline, 9.25″ front & rear, 7/16″ x 14.

Product Features:
  • Pinion nut for Chrysler 8.0″ IFS, 8.25″, 8.75″ with 29 spline pinion and 9.25″ rear
  • 7/8″ x 14 thread
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Yukon Gear – Replacement Ring Gear Bolt For Model 35, Dana 25, 27, 30 & 44 – 3/8" X 24 (Part No.33038)

Replacement Ring Gear Bolt For Model 35, Dana 25, 27, 30 & 44 - 3/8" X 24

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$11.99
Replacement ring gear bolt for Model 35, Dana 25, 27, 30 & 44. 3/8″ x 24.

Product Features:
  • Ring gear bolt for Dana Spicer 25, 27, 30, 44 and AMC Model 35
  • 3/8″ x 24 thread
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Yukon Gear – High Performance Ring & Pinion Gear Set For Dana 44 Standard Rotation In A 4.88 Ratio (Part No.24039)

High Performance Ring & Pinion Gear Set For Dana 44 Standard Rotation In A 4.88 Ratio

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$354.99
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.

Product Features:
  • Fits standard rotation Dana Spicer 44
  • 8.50″ ring gear diameter
  • 26 spline pinion
  • 10 ring gear bolts
  • 4.88 ratio
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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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Felpro – DIFFERENTIAL GASKET (Part No.RDS 55047)

DIFFERENTIAL GASKET

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$6.79
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 – Replacement Standard Open Carrier Case For Dana 44, 30 Spline, 3.73 & Down, Bare (Part No.20115)

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

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$203.99
Yukon replacement standard open carrier case for Dana 44, 30 spline, 3.73 & down, bare. This case includes carrier shims, roll pin, ring gear bolts and a cover gasket.

Product Features:
  • Standard open carrier case
  • Does not include spider gears
  • Includes carrier shims, roll pin, ring gear bolts and a cover gasket.
  • Fits Dana Spicer 44
  • 3.73 and down ratio only
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Omix – Pinion Bearing (Part No.16517.01)

Pinion Bearing

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$85.99
Is your axle’s differential making ugly noises? It could be that the pinion bearing has starved for oil or it is worn out from high mileage. The longer you wait to fix it, the more damage will be done. Omix-ADA offers new replacement pinion bearings for y

Product Features:
  • With Tapered Axle
  • Includes Bearing And Cup
  • OE Style
  • Direct Fit
  • Limited 5 Year Warranty
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Driveworks – Taper Bearing Set (Part No.S-A-6)

Taper Bearing Set

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$10.29
Value-priced bearing meets all cataloged application requirements.

Product Features:
  • Brand may vary by location
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Motive Gear – Drive Shaft Pinion Yoke (Part No.MG1310-6010)

Drive Shaft Pinion Yoke

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$117.99


Product Features:
  • PINION YOKE
  • CAST:1310
  • U-BOLT STYLE
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Motive Gear – Differential Gear Install Kit (Part No.D35IKJ)

Differential Gear Install Kit

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$81.99


Product Features:
  • DANA-35 MINI INSTALL KIT JEEP
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Motive Gear – Differential Gear Install Kit (Part No.D30IKTJ)

Differential Gear Install Kit

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$42.99


Product Features:
  • DANA 30 INSTALL KIT TJ ZJ NO WJ
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Yukon Gear – 3 Qt – Penzoil 80W90 Conventional Gear Oil (Part No.15002)

3 Qt - Penzoil 80W90 Conventional Gear Oil

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$44.99
3 Qt. Penzoil 80W90 conventional gear Oil.

Product Features:
  • Includes three quarts of conventional oil
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Yukon Gear – Redline Synthetic "Shock Proof" Oil – 3 Quarts (Part No.15000)

Redline Synthetic "Shock Proof" Oil - 3 Quarts

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$99.99
Redline Synthetic “Shock Proof” Oil. 3 Quarts.

Product Features:
  • Includes three quarts of Redline Shockproof oil
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Yukon Gear – Pinion Depth Shims For GM 8.25" IFS, 8.5", 12 Bolt Car, Ford 8.8" & Chrysler 8.25" (Part No.55009)

Pinion Depth Shims For GM 8.25" IFS, 8.5", 12 Bolt Car, Ford 8.8" & Chrysler 8.25"

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$27.99
8.25″ IFS, 8.5″, 12P, 7.5″ F, 8.8″ F, 8.25″ Chrysler pinion shim kit.

Product Features:
  • Pinion depth shims for GM 8.25″ IFS, 8.5″, 8.6″, 12 bolt passenger car, Ford 7.5″ and 8.8″, Chrysler 8.25″
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Motive Gear – Differential Pinion Shim Kit (Part No.1112)

Differential Pinion Shim Kit

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$16.99


Product Features:
  • PINION SHIM-DANA 30,35.50
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Motive Gear – Differential Carrier Gear Kit (Part No.C8.25BIL)

Differential Carrier Gear Kit

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$205.99


Product Features:
  • CHRY 8.25″ INTERNAL KIT 29 SPLINES 1997 AND UP
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Motive Gear – Differential Carrier Shim Kit (Part No.1115)

Differential Carrier Shim Kit

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$18.99


Product Features:
  • CARRIER SHIM – DANA 44
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Crown Auto Jeep Replacmnt – Dana 35, OE Replacement (Part No.83504946)

Dana 35, OE Replacement

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$10.99
Crown Automotive continues to be the leader in quality replacement parts for Jeep(R) vehicles. Crown has the largest stock of replacement parts for Jeep(R) vehicles, including factory discontinued parts. In fact, many of the older Jeeps are still on (and off) the road thanks to Crown parts. The Crown line consists of axle, body, brake, clutch, cooling, driveline, electrical, engine, exhaust, fuel, steering, suspension, transmission And transfer case components. Crown Automotive also offers an exclusive line of component kits And accessory products.

Product Features:
  • Leading Manufacturer Of Quality Replacement Parts For Jeep
  • Meets Standards For Quality
  • Crown Automotive Has Consistently Maintained Its Commitment To Offering Only Quality Parts And Exceptional Service
  • Improve The Performance
  • Easy Installation
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Omix – Pinion Oil Seal (Part No.16521.10)

Pinion Oil Seal

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$8.49
Do you have a gear oil leak around your differential pinion? Worried you could run low on gear oil and ruin the differential? Omix-ADA offers high-quality replacement pinion seals to keep the gear lube inside the differential where it belongs.

Product Features:
  • Steel With Rubber Inner
  • OE Style
  • Direct Fit
  • Limited 5 Year Warranty
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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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Felpro – DIFFERENTIAL GASKET (Part No.RDS 13089)

DIFFERENTIAL GASKET

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$6.79
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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1981 Jeep Cherokee Differentials

Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 1981 Jeep Cherokee. Maybe you just need a couple of Differentials. Either way, Advance Auto Parts has 71 different Differentials in our inventory ranging from $1.49 to $658.99. That means you can find the exact parts or products you need to keep that 1981 Jeep Cherokee running smoothly.

Differentials are only as good as their brand. We stock 11 different brands to make sure you have plenty of trusted parts to choose from for your 1981 Jeep Cherokee. Valvoline, Yukon Gear, and Felpro 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 Jeep Cherokee, but don’t take our word for it – read our customer ratings and reviews and buy with confidence. Out of the 1,856 reviews in this category, some of the top rated parts include Oil Seal with 4.3 stars and Differential Ring and Pinion with 4.0 stars.

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

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

FAQs for 1981 Jeep Cherokee Differentials

What are the most purchased Differentials for the 1981 Jeep Cherokee?

Out of 71 Differentials for the 1981 Jeep Cherokee, 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
Axle Housing Cover Gasket
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(10)
Axle Housing Cover Gasket
Rear Housing Cover Gaskets
Taper Bearing Cone
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(2)
Taper Bearing Cone
Differential Bearings

What are the top-rated 1981 Jeep Cherokee Differentials?

Top-rated Differentials for your 1981 Jeep Cherokee based on customer reviews/ratings are:
Oil Seal
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(3)
Oil Seal
“Fit the rear Dana 44 on my TJ just fine and stopped the leaking.”
Differential Ring and Pinion
from $193.99
(1)
Differential Ring and Pinion
“Hard to find items with a low price compared to others in the country, and shipping costs where the best.”
Differential Pinion Nut
from $6.49
(1)
Differential Pinion Nut
“If a pinion nut is ever removed from the pinion shaft, it is recommended NOT to reuse it. Replace it with a BRAND NEW nut, even if the old nut is rel”