1981 Pontiac LeMans Differentials

Essential 1981 Pontiac LeMans Differentials

Yukon Gear – Crush Sleeve Eliminator Kit For GM 8.5" & Chrysler 9.25" (Part No.55048)

Crush Sleeve Eliminator Kit For GM 8.5" & Chrysler 9.25"

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$57.99
Product Features:
  • Crush sleeve eliminator kit for GM 8.5″, 8.6″ and Chrysler 9.25″ rear
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Yukon Gear – 18 Plate Steel Clutches For GM 8.2", GM 8.5", 12T, 12P, Ford 8.8" & Cast Iron ‘Vette (Part No.16110)

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

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$483.99
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
  • 18 piece kit
  • Steel clutches
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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 – 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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Mr. Gasket – Differential Gasket (Part No.84B)

Differential Gasket

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$18.09
Mr. Gasket Axle Housing/Differential Cover or Rear End Gaskets are manufactured from a .047 inch thick cellulose/nitrile composite gasket material for excellent sealing and durability. They are precision die-cut for an excellent fit. Fits 1964-1970 Chevrolet 8.2 inch 10 bolt & 1970-1981 GM 8.5 inch ring gear

Product Features:
  • .047″ thick cellulose/nitrile composite gasket material
  • Precision die cut
  • Reusable
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Yukon Gear – Pinion Seal For GM 8.5", 8.2", Buick, Oldsmobile, And Pontiac (Part No.30017)

Pinion Seal For GM 8.5", 8.2", Buick, Oldsmobile, And Pontiac

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$9.99
Pinion seal for GM 8.5″, 8.2″, Buick, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac.Yukon Mighty seal.

Product Features:
  • Pinion seal
  • Fits GM 8.5″ rear, 8.2″ and 8.2″ in Buick, Oldsmobile and Pontiac
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USA Standard Gear – Master Overhaul Kit for the 8.2" Buick, Olds, Pontiac Differential (Part No.37054)

Master Overhaul Kit for the 8.2" Buick, Olds, Pontiac Differential

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$279.99
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 8.2″ Buick, Oldsmobile and Pontiac
  • 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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Pro-King – Differential Pinion Gear Washer (Part No.742G216)

Differential Pinion Gear Washer

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$2.59
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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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 – 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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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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Powertrax – No-Slip Traction System (Part No.9207853005)

No-Slip Traction System

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$544.99
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!The Powertrax® Lock-Right Locker provides outstanding traction for off-road machines and race vehicles. Powertrax No-Slip Traction Systems deliver excellent performance to street-driven cars and trucks.
  • Powertrax® lockers range from the original, Lock-Right for serious straight-line performance, to the No-Slip traction system for street-able vehicles.
  • Powertrax® offers three levels of GRIP locking differentials, ranging from the clutch-type GRIP LS with a forged steel case, the gear-driven GRIP PRO and finally the GRIP LOK for extreme traction.
  • Powertrax® = Extreme Traction Systems!
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    National – Bearings (Part No.A-6)

    Bearings

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    $16.99
    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 – 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 – Pinion Install Kit For GM 8.5" Differential (Part No.13069)

    Pinion Install Kit For GM 8.5" Differential

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    $173.99
    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 GM 8.5″ rear
    • 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 – Steel Spool For GM 8.5" & 8.6" With 30 Spline Axles (Part No.32193)

    Steel Spool For GM 8.5" & 8.6" With 30 Spline Axles

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    $414.99
    Yukon Performance 1-3/4″ deck steel spool for 8.5″ GM with 30 spline axles. Uses large bearings, 1.785 journals. Yukon performance spools are made from the highest quality materials to ensure high strength and long life in performance applications. Spools provide 100% power to both tires at all times and are a lower cost alternative to lockers. Spools are not recommended for street driven vehicles. Yukon Performance spools come with a one year warranty against manufacturing defects. This spool requires the use of a C-Clip eliminator kit to be used.

    Product Features:
    • Fits GM 8.5″ with 30 spline axles
    • 2.73 and up ratios only
    • Provides 100% traction to both wheels at all times
    • Not recommended for street driven vehicles
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    Motive Gear – Differential Pinion Shim Kit (Part No.1104)

    Differential Pinion Shim Kit

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    $12.99


    Product Features:
    • KIT SHIM
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    Driveworks – Tapered Roller Bearing (Part No.S-HM-89249)

    Tapered Roller Bearing

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    $13.49
    Product Features:
    • Brand may vary by location
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    Yukon Gear – 8.5" GM Extra HD Standard Open Case (Uses Larger Bearings) (Part No.20084)

    8.5" GM Extra HD Standard Open Case (Uses Larger Bearings)

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    $232.99
    8.5″ GM EXTRA HD standard Open case (uses larger bearings).

    Product Features:
    • Standard open carrier case
    • Fits GM 8.5″ with 28 or 30 spline axles
    • 2.73 and up ratio only
    • Does not include spider gears
    • Has larger carrier carrier bearing journals for high strength
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    Motive Gear – Ring Gear Bolt (Part No.14066913)

    Ring Gear Bolt

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    $2.49


    Product Features:
    • RING GEAR BOLT 8.5″ 7.5″ 7/16 X 20 LEFT HAND
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    Yukon Gear – Positraction Clutch Guide (Part No.33352)

    Positraction Clutch Guide

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    $8.99
    Positraction clutch guide.

    Product Features:
    • Clutch guide for Chrysler 9.25″, Dana Spicer 44, Dana Spicer 50, Ford 8.8″, GM 12 bolt passenger car, GM 8.2″, 8.5″ and 8.6″, 1963-1979 Corvette and Nissan Titan
    • Compatible with Dura Grip positractions only
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    Yukon Gear – Yoke For 8.5" Or 8.6" GM (Mech 3R) With A U/Joint Size And Triple Lip Design (Part No.41071)

    Yoke For 8.5" Or 8.6" GM (Mech 3R) With A U/Joint Size And Triple Lip Design

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    $226.99
    Yukon yoke for 8.5″ or 8.6″ GM (mech 3R) with a U/joint size and triple lip design. 2.556″ snap ring span, 1.125″ cap diameter. Inside snap ring. This yoke uses inside snap rings. All Yukon yokes come with a one year warranty against manufacturing defects.

    Product Features:
    • Fits GM 8.5″ and 8.6″
    • 30 spline
    • Mechanics 3R u-joint size
    • 2.556″ snap ring span
    • 1.125″ cap diameter
    • Inside snap ring design
    • Strap style
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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 – Super Carrier Shim Kit For Ford 8.8", GM 12 Bolt Car & Truck, 8.6 & Vette (Part No.55002)

    Super Carrier Shim Kit For Ford 8.8", GM 12 Bolt Car & Truck, 8.6 & Vette

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    $59.99
    Product Features:
    • Super carrier shim kit for Ford 8.8″, GM 12 bolt passenger car and truck, GM 8.0″, 8.6″, 8.6″ IRS and 1963-1979 Corvette
    • Interlocking design makes installation much easier
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    Richmond Gear – Differential Ring And Pinion (Part No.49-0017-1)

    Differential Ring And Pinion

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    $351.99
    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 Race Driver (Part No.56017)

    Bearing Race Driver

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    $215.99
    Bearing race driver. No return.

    Product Features:
    • Bearing race driver
    • Fits HM89410 race
    • All steel construction
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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 – Carrier Installation Kit For GM 8.5" Differential With HD Bearings (Part No.57009)

    Carrier Installation Kit For GM 8.5" Differential With HD Bearings

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    $148.99
    Yukon Carrier installation kits are great, low cost kit for carrier changes such as Positraction or locker upgrades. Carrier installation kit for GM 8.5″ differential with HD bearings for large journal carrier. This kit contains carrier bearings, races and shims. 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″ with aftermarket positraction
    • Works with Heavy Duty Bearings
    • Includes carrier bearings and races and “super” carrier shim kit
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    1981 Pontiac LeMans Differentials

    Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 1981 Pontiac LeMans. Maybe you just need a couple of Differentials. Either way, Advance Auto Parts has 149 different Differentials in our inventory ranging from $2.49 to $1,153.99. That means you can find the exact parts or products you need to keep that 1981 Pontiac LeMans running smoothly.

    Differentials are only as good as their brand. We stock 10 different brands to make sure you have plenty of trusted parts to choose from for your 1981 Pontiac LeMans. Driveworks, National, 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 Pontiac LeMans, but don’t take our word for it – read our customer ratings and reviews and buy with confidence. Out of the 635 reviews in this category, some of the top rated parts include Bearings with 4.7 stars and Wheel Bearing and Seal Kit with 5.0 stars.

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

    Simple repair, complete replacement, or a full rebuild. No matter the job, your 1981 Pontiac LeMans 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 LeMans 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 Pontiac LeMans, our most popular Felpro Differentials include:
    DIFFERENTIAL GASKET
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    DIFFERENTIAL GASKET
    Rear Differential Cover Gaskets

    FAQs for 1981 Pontiac LeMans Differentials

    What are the most purchased Differentials for the 1981 Pontiac LeMans?

    Out of 149 Differentials for the 1981 Pontiac LeMans, the most popular in our inventory are:
    Taper Bearing Set
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    (38)
    Taper Bearing Set
    Differential Bearings
    Bearings
    from $16.99
    (25)
    Bearings
    Differential Bearings
    Differential Shaft Lock Bolt
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    (11)
    Differential Shaft Lock Bolt
    Differential Pinion Shaft Lock Bolts

    What are the top-rated 1981 Pontiac LeMans Differentials?

    Top-rated Differentials for your 1981 Pontiac LeMans based on customer reviews/ratings are:
    Bearings
    from $18.79
    (3)
    Bearings
    “as advertised”
    Wheel Bearing and Seal Kit
    from $151.99
    (2)
    Wheel Bearing and Seal Kit
    “All you need to overhaul a diff, at a good price”
    Taper Bearing Cone
    from $17.99
    (2)
    Taper Bearing Cone
    “good deal”