1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass Differentials

Essential 1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass Differentials

Motive Gear – Differential Pinion Nut (Part No.1260823)

Differential Pinion Nut

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$8.49
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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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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Yukon Gear – 14 Plate Carbon Clutches For GM 8.2", GM 8.5", 12T, 12P, Ford 8.8" & Cast Iron ‘Vette (Part No.16041)

14 Plate Carbon Clutches For GM 8.2", GM 8.5", 12T, 12P, Ford 8.8" & Cast Iron 'Vette

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$404.99
Product Features:
  • Clutch kit
  • Fits Ford 8.8″, 1963-1979 Corvette, GM 12 bolt passenger car and truck, 8.2″, 8.5″ and 8.6″ Dura Grip positraction
  • 14 piece kit
  • Carbon fiber clutches
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Motive Gear – Differential Gear Install Kit (Part No.GM8.5OIK)

Differential Gear Install Kit

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$62.99


Product Features:
  • 8.5 “O” AXLE MINI INSTALLATION KIT
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USA Standard Gear – Master Overhaul Kit for 8.5" Oldsmobile 442 & Cutlass Differential, 28 Spline. (Part No.37058)

Master Overhaul Kit for 8.5" Oldsmobile 442 & Cutlass Differential, 28 Spline.

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$233.99
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 8.5″ Oldsmobile with 28 spline axles
  • 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, thread locker, marking compound with brush and gasket.
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USA Standard Gear – 8.5" GM Spartan Locker Cross Pin (Part No.17024)

8.5" GM Spartan Locker Cross Pin

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$49.99
Product Features:
  • USA Standard Gear heavy-duty cross pin shaft
  • Fits GM 8.5″ and 8.6″
  • Works with Spartan Locker or standard open spider gears
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Yukon Gear – Positraction Shim Kit (18 Shims) For GM 8.2", GM 8.5", 12T, 12P, Ford 8.8" & Cast Iron ‘Vette (Part No.16042)

Positraction Shim Kit (18 Shims) For GM 8.2", GM 8.5", 12T, 12P, Ford 8.8" & Cast Iron 'Vette

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$41.99
Product Features:
  • Shim kit
  • Fits Ford 8.8″, 1963-1979 Corvette, GM 12 bolt passenger car and truck, 8.2″, 8.5″ and 8.6″ Dura Grip positraction
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Richmond Gear – Differential Cross Shaft (Part No.CSPGM75)

Differential Cross Shaft

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$26.49
Richmond Gear is the leading manufacturer of professional quality, high-performance drivetrain products. Our complete line of products ranges from high performance ring-and-pinion sets for serious street and racing applications to torque-hungry manual transmissions and components. Richmond Gear products have been winners both at the Daytona 500 and U.S. Nationals for decades. WINNERS RUN RICHMOND!

Product Features:
  • For over 80-years, the Richmond Double-Diamond logo has represented some of the highest quality gears in the racing industry. Winners Run Richmond!
  • The superior quality of Richmond gearsets is a result of outstanding design, world class manufacturing and an extensive testing process that is performed on all products.
  • Richmond performance gearsets have been winners for decades at: NHRA, NMRA, NMCA, Daytona 500, WISSOTA and U.S. Nationals.
  • Richmond Gear is a leading manufacturer of high performance ring and pinion gearsets and drivetrain components, backed by a two year warranty.
  • Engineered to perform faster and be more reliable, Richmond performance drivetrain products are the result of a continuous research and development program combined with state-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities.
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Yukon Gear – Bearing Install Kit For GM 8.5" With HD Differential (Part No.11069)

Bearing Install Kit For GM 8.5" With HD Differential

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$263.99
Yukon Bearing installation kits are perfect for shops & builders who have shims on the shelf and are looking to save cost over a Master Overhaul kit. This kit uses Timken 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 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 ring & pinion set. This kit is used in 8.5″ differentials using a Yukon Dura Grip, Eaton posi, ValueTrac, True Trac, Pro-Series Auburn, Detroit Locker or standard carrier with large bearing journals.

Product Features:
  • Fits GM 8.5″ rear with aftermarket positraction
  • Included are carrier bearings and races, pinion bearings and races, pinion seal, crush sleeve , marking compound and brush.
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Pro-King – Differential Pinion Yoke Washer (Part No.742A215)

Differential Pinion Yoke Washer

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$3.99
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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Yukon Gear – High Performance Ring & Pinion Gear Set For GM 8.2" (Buick, Oldsmobile, And Pontiac) In 3.90 (Part No.24506)

High Performance Ring & Pinion Gear Set For GM 8.2" (Buick, Oldsmobile, And Pontiac) In 3.90

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$464.99
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 gear set uses 3/8″ bolts. Some factory gears use 7/16″ bolts. If your factory case uses 7/16″ bolts you will need to purchase YSPBLT-027 spacers.

Product Features:
  • Fits 8.2″ Buick, Oldsmobile and Pontiac
  • 8.20″ ring gear diameter
  • 27 spline pinion
  • 10 ring gear bolts
  • 3.90 ratio
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Yukon Gear – Redline Synthetic "Shock Proof" Oil With Positraction Additive – 4 Quarts (Part No.15005)

Redline Synthetic "Shock Proof" Oil With Positraction Additive - 4 Quarts

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$148.99
Redline Synthetic “Shock Proof” Oil with positraction Additive. 4 Quarts.

Product Features:
  • Includes four quarts of Redline Shockproof oil and one 4oz bottle of Yukon positraction additive
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Yukon Gear – 8.2" & 8.5" Rear Cover Gasket (Part No.23020)

8.2" & 8.5" Rear Cover Gasket

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$10.99
8.2″ & 8.5″ rear cover gasket.

Product Features:
  • Cover gasket
  • Fits GM 8.2″, 8.5″ and 8.6″
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Motive Gear – Differential Mini Spool (Part No.MS7.5-28)

Differential Mini Spool

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$101.99


Product Features:
  • MINI SPOOL GM 7 1/2″ 28 SPLINE
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Yukon Gear – Mini Spool For GM 7.5" With 26 Spline Axles (Part No.32228)

Mini Spool For GM 7.5" With 26 Spline Axles

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$277.99
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 7.5″ with 26 spline axles
  • Provides 100% traction to both wheels at all times
  • Installs into standard open carrier case
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Yukon Gear – Pinion Depth Shims For GM 7.5", 7.75", 8.2" & 12 Bolt Truck (Part No.55008)

Pinion Depth Shims For GM 7.5", 7.75", 8.2" & 12 Bolt Truck

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$21.99
Product Features:
  • Pinion depth shims for GM 7.5″, 7.625″, 7.6 IFS, 7.6 IRS, 7.75″, 8.2″, 1955-1964 passenger car and 12 bolt car and truck
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Powertrax – Grip LS Traction System (Part No.LS231230)

Grip LS Traction System

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$480.99
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 – Conversion Kit (Part No.41184)

Conversion Kit

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$289.99
Product Features:
  • Fits GM 8.2″ Buick, Oldsmobile and Pontiac
  • Adapt GM gears for BOP housing
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Yukon Gear – Dana 25, 27, 30, 44, Model 20 And Model 35, GM 7.5", 8.2", 8.5", 12P, 12T, C9.25 Rear Cover Bolt (Part No.33286)

Dana 25, 27, 30, 44, Model 20 And Model 35, GM 7.5", 8.2", 8.5", 12P, 12T, C9.25 Rear Cover Bolt

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$9.99
5/16″-18 cover bolt, Dana Spicer 25, 27, 30 and 44, AMC Model 20 and Model 35, Chrysler 9.25 rear, GM 7.5″, 7.625″, 8.2″, 8.5″, 12 bolt passenger car and truck.

Product Features:
  • Cover bolt for Dana Spicer 25, 27, 30 and 44, AMC Model 20 and Model 35, GM 7.5″, 7.625″, 8.2″, 8.5″ and 12 bolt passenger car and truck.
  • 1/2″ head
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Yukon Gear – Crush Sleeve (Part No.33110)

Crush Sleeve

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$5.99
Crush sleeve for GM 7.5″, 7.6″, 7.6″ IFS, 8.0″, 8.2″ & 8.2″ Buick/Olds/Pontiac. .625″ long.

Product Features:
  • Crush sleeve for GM 7.5″, 7.625″, 7.6″ IFS, 8.2″ and 8.2″ Buick, Oldsmobile and Pontiac
  • 0.625″ tall
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Motive Gear – Differential Carrier Gear Kit (Part No.GM10BI)

Differential Carrier Gear Kit

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$111.99


Product Features:
  • GM10 BOLT 8.5″ 28 SPL INTERNAL KIT (OPEN)
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Yukon Gear – Ring Gear Bolt (Part No.33049)

Ring Gear Bolt

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$6.99
Ring gear bolt for GM 7.5″, 7.6″, 7.6″ IRS, 8.0″, 8.25″ IFS, 8.5″, 8.6″ & 8.6″ IRS. 7/16″ x 20.

Product Features:
  • Ring gear bolt for GM 7.5″, 7.625″, 7.6″ IRS, 8.0″, 8.25″ IFS, 8.5″, 8.6″ and 8.6″ IRS
  • 7/16″ x 20
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Pro-King – Differential Cross Shaft (Part No.742G930)

Differential Cross Shaft

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$2.79
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 – 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 – 8.5" & 8.2" GM Carrier Installation Kit (Part No.57008)

8.5" & 8.2" GM Carrier Installation Kit

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$109.99
Yukon Carrier installation kits are great, low cost kit for carrier changes such as Positraction or locker upgrades. Carrier installation kit for GM 8.2″ & 8.5″ differential. This kit contains carrier bearings, races and shims.

Product Features:
  • Fits GM 7.5″, 7.625″ 8.2″ and 8.5″
  • Includes carrier bearings and races and “super” carrier shim kit
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National – Shaft Repair Sleeve (Part No.99199)

Shaft Repair Sleeve

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$37.99
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 – Pinion Install Kit For ’81 And Older GM 7.5" Differential (Part No.13063)

Pinion Install Kit For '81 And Older GM 7.5" Differential

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$201.99
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, pinion nut, 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 1981 and down GM 7.5″
  • 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 – Dura Grip Positraction For GM 7.625" With 28 Spline Axles, 3.23 & Up (Part No.26018)

Dura Grip Positraction For GM 7.625" With 28 Spline Axles, 3.23 & Up

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$829.99
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.

Product Features:
  • Fits GM 7.625″ with 28 spline axles
  • 3.23 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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1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass Differentials

Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass. Maybe you just need a couple of Differentials. Either way, Advance Auto Parts has 178 different Differentials in our inventory ranging from $2.49 to $1,014.99. That means you can find the exact parts or products you need to keep that 1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass 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 Oldsmobile Cutlass. Valvoline, Driveworks, 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 Oldsmobile Cutlass, but don’t take our word for it – read our customer ratings and reviews and buy with confidence. Out of the 5,877 reviews in this category, some of the top rated parts include Differential Ring And Pinion with 4.2 stars and Differential Master Bearing Kit – Koyo with 3.8 stars.

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

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

Popular Felpro Differentials

We carry Felpro parts in our stock across Rear Differential Cover Gaskets categories, plus more. For a 1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass, our most popular Felpro Differentials include:
DIFFERENTIAL GASKET
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DIFFERENTIAL GASKET
Rear Differential Cover Gaskets

FAQs for 1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass Differentials

What are the most purchased Differentials for the 1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass?

Out of 178 Differentials for the 1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass, the most popular in our inventory are:
Taper Bearing Set
from $10.29
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Taper Bearing Set
Differential Bearings
Bearings
from $16.99
(25)
Bearings
Differential Bearings
Differential Shaft Lock Bolt
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Differential Shaft Lock Bolt
Differential Pinion Shaft Lock Bolts

What are the top-rated 1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass Differentials?

Top-rated Differentials for your 1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass based on customer reviews/ratings are:
Differential Ring And Pinion
from $342.99
(23)
Differential Ring And Pinion
“So far so good.”
Differential Master Bearing Kit - Koyo
from $156.99
(5)
Differential Master Bearing Kit – Koyo
“was delivered as promised and on time”
Differential Ring and Pinion
from $241.99
(4)
Differential Ring and Pinion
“Perfect match and easy install”