1981 Volvo 242 Differentials

Essential 1981 Volvo 242 Differentials

Yukon Gear – Bearing Race Driver (Part No.56022)

Bearing Race Driver

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$188.99
Bearing race driver. No return.

Product Features:
  • Bearing race driver
  • Fits M86610 race
  • All steel construction
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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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Yukon Gear – Replacement Outer Oil Slinger For Dana 25, 27, 30, 44 & 50 (Part No.33011)

Replacement Outer Oil Slinger For Dana 25, 27, 30, 44 & 50

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$5.99
Product Features:
  • Outer oil slinger for Dana Spicer 25, 27, 30, 44 and 50
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Driveworks – Taper Bearing Cone (Part No.S-HM-88649)

Taper Bearing Cone

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$19.29
Value-priced bearing meets all cataloged application requirements.

Product Features:
  • Brand may vary by location
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Yukon Gear – Seal Housing For Dana 30, Model 35 Zip Locker (Part No.34012)

Seal Housing For Dana 30, Model 35 Zip Locker

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$78.99
Product Features:
  • Seal housing for Dana Spicer 30 and AMC Model 35
  • Includes o-rings
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Yukon Gear – Dana 30 & Dana 44 Power Lok Bolt, Left Hand, & 8.75" Chrysler & 55P (Part No.33234)

Dana 30 & Dana 44 Power Lok Bolt, Left Hand, & 8.75" Chrysler & 55P

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$21.99
Dana 30 & Dana 44 Power Lok bolt, left hand, & 8.75″ Chrysler & 55P.

Product Features:
  • Power Lok case bolt for Dana Spicer 30, Dana Spicer 44, Chrysler 8.75″ and 1955-1964 GM passenger car
  • Left hand thread
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Yukon Gear – Replacement Carrier Shim Kit For Dana 30 & 44 With 19 Spline Axles (Part No.55018)

Replacement Carrier Shim Kit For Dana 30 & 44 With 19 Spline Axles

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$26.99
Product Features:
  • Carrier shim kit for Dana Spicer 30 and Dana Spicer 44 with 19 spline axles
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USA Standard Gear – Open Spider Gear Set For Dana Spicer 30, 27 Spline (Part No.39005)

Open Spider Gear Set For Dana Spicer 30, 27 Spline

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$151.99
Product Features:
  • Spider gear kit
  • Fits Dana Spicer 30 27 spline open differential
  • Includes two side gears, two pinion gears, cross pin shaft, roll pin and spider gear thrust washers.
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Motive Gear – Differential Master Bearing Kit – Timken (Part No.R30FRMKT)

Differential Master Bearing Kit - Timken

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$109.99
Motive Gear Differential Bearing Kits Include Front & Rear Pinion Bearing, Pinion Seal, Carrier Bearings, Pilot Bearing Where Applicable, Gear Marking Compound, Crush Sleeve, Pinion Nut, Brush, Thread Locking Compound And Cover Gasket Or Rtv

Product Features:
  • DANA-30 FORD MASTER BRG KIT
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USA Standard Gear – Ring & Pinion Replacement Gear Set For Dana 30 In A 4.11 Ratio (Part No.36025)

Ring & Pinion Replacement Gear Set For Dana 30 In A 4.11 Ratio

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$314.99
USA Standard ring & pinion sets are the right choice to add confidence to your install. USA Standard Gear offers a full line of ring & pinion sets for a variety of common & hard to find applications. USA standard gear offers a standard one year warranty against defects on their ring & pinion sets.

Product Features:
  • Fits standard rotation Dana Spicer 30 without crush sleeve
  • 7.20″ ring gear diameter
  • 26 spline pinion
  • 10 ring gear bolts
  • 4.11 ratio
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USA Standard Gear – Spartan Locker for Dana 30 Differential with 27 Spline Axles, Includes Heavy-duty Cross Pin Shaft (Part No.17000)

Spartan Locker for Dana 30 Differential with 27 Spline Axles, Includes Heavy-duty Cross Pin Shaft

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$602.99
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. Does not fit Std. JK Carrier. Use YC D706008

Product Features:
  • Fits Dana Spicer 30 with 27 spline axles
  • Made from 9310 steel for added strength
  • Replaces the spiders in a standard carrier case
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Yukon Gear – Replacement Pinion Depth Shims For Dana 35, Model 35 & Chrysler 7.25" (Part No.55014)

Replacement Pinion Depth Shims For Dana 35, Model 35 & Chrysler 7.25"

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Yukon 1541H alloy right hand rear axle for Model 35 (drum brakes) with a 54 tooth, 2.7″ ABS ring. axle has a length of 29-1/4″ inches and 27 splines. Yukon 1541H alloy axles offer a strength increase over stock while retaining a low cost. Yukon 1541H allo

Product Features:
  • Pinion depth shims for AMC Model 35 and Chrysler 7.25″
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Yukon Gear – The Carrier Bearing Puller (Part No.56072)

The Carrier Bearing Puller

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$883.99
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 one ton applications including 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
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Yukon Gear – Replacement Cover Gasket For Dana 30 (Part No.23003)

Replacement Cover Gasket For Dana 30

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$12.99
Product Features:
  • Cover gasket
  • Fits Dana Spicer 30
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Yukon Gear – Replacement Yoke For Dana 30, 44, And 50 With Fine Spline And A 1310 U/Joint Size (Part No.41017)

Replacement Yoke For Dana 30, 44, And 50 With Fine Spline And A 1310 U/Joint Size

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$126.99
Yukon replacement yoke for Dana 30, 44, and 50 with fine spline and a 1310 U/joint size. 3.219″ snap ring span, 1.062″ cap diameter. Outside snap ring. This yoke uses straps. All Yukon yokes come with a one year warranty against manufacturing defects.

Product Features:
  • Fits Dana Spicer 44
  • 26 spline
  • 1310 u-joint size
  • 3.219″ snap ring span
  • 1.062″ cap diameter
  • Outside snap ring design
  • Strap style
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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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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 – Replacement Cross Pin Shaft For Standard Open Dana 30 (Part No.33316)

Replacement Cross Pin Shaft For Standard Open Dana 30

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$12.99
Product Features:
  • Cross pin shaft for Dana Spicer 30
  • Fits standard open differentials only
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Yukon Gear – Replacement Chrome Cover For Dana 30 Standard Rotation (Part No.32003)

Replacement Chrome Cover For Dana 30 Standard Rotation

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$52.99
Product Features:
  • Fits standard rotation Dana Spicer 30
  • Chrome
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Yukon Gear – Zip Locker For Dana 30 With 27 Spline Axles, 3.73 & Up (Part No.34016)

Zip Locker For Dana 30 With 27 Spline Axles, 3.73 & Up

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$1303.99
The Yukon Zip Locker is the latest in on-demand traction. Its air-operated design allows you to switch from an open differential to 100% lockup when you need it, giving you the ultimate in driver selectability. The Yukon Zip locker is an air operated locker that provides selectable traction for off road or street use. This unit features 4320 Chrome Moly internals for added strength. Assembled in the USA! compressor sold separately. All Zip Lockers are backed by the best warranty in the business! All Zip Lockers come with a six (6) year warranty, including any collaterally damaged parts and associated labor, up to $2,000, for the first two (2) years.

Product Features:
  • Fits Dana Spicer 30 with 27 spline axles
  • 3.73 and up ratio only
  • Forged case and 8620 internals for added strength
  • Works with a variety of air delivery systems
  • Assembled in the USA
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Yukon Gear – Pinion Install Kit For Dana 30 Rear Differential (Part No.13017)

Pinion Install Kit For Dana 30 Rear Differential

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$233.99
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 Dana Spicer 30 rear
  • Included are pinion bearings and races, pinion seal, pinion nut, complete pinion shim kit, and marking compound with brush.
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Yukon Gear – Dana 25 / 27 / 30 / 36 / 44 / 53 Pinion Nut Washer Replacement (Part No.33163)

Dana 25 / 27 / 30 / 36 / 44 / 53 Pinion Nut Washer Replacement

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$3.99
Replacement pinion nut washer for Dana 25, 27, 30, 36, 44 & 53.

Product Features:
  • Pinion nut washer for Dana Spicer 25, 27, 30, 44 and 50
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Yukon Gear – Dana 30 / 44 Roll Pin Replacement (Part No.33312)

Dana 30 / 44 Roll Pin Replacement

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Dana 30 & Dana 44 roll PIN, 0.235″ DIA, for cross pin shaft.

Product Features:
  • Roll pin for Dana Spicer 30 and Dana Spicer 44
  • 0.235″ diameter
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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 – Minor Install Kit For Dana 30 Rear Differential (Part No.12014)

Minor Install Kit For Dana 30 Rear Differential

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$135.99
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.

Product Features:
  • Fits Dana Spicer 30 rear
  • Included are a pinion seal, crush sleeve, complete shim kit, marking compound and brush.
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Yukon Gear – Dana 28 & Dana 30 Pinion Gear Thrust Washer (Part No.33285)

Dana 28 & Dana 30 Pinion Gear Thrust Washer

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$7.99
Dana 28 & Dana 30 pinion gear Thrust washer. Also fits AMC Model 35 with 1.560″ side gear bore only.

Product Features:
  • Pinion gear thrust washer for Dana Spicer 25, 27 and 30
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Yukon Gear – 20 Long Air Line For Zip Locker (Part No.34002)

20 Long Air Line For Zip Locker

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$29.99
20 long air line for Zip Locker.

Product Features:
  • Air line
  • 20′ in length
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Professional Parts Sweden – Differential Carrier (Part No.J705017349PPS)

Differential Carrier

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$7.96
Differential Carrier

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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1981 Volvo 242 Differentials

Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 1981 Volvo 242. Maybe you just need a couple of Differentials. Either way, Advance Auto Parts has 83 different Differentials in our inventory ranging from $3.99 to $1,303.99. That means you can find the exact parts or products you need to keep that 1981 Volvo 242 running smoothly.

Differentials are only as good as their brand. We stock 8 different brands to make sure you have plenty of trusted parts to choose from for your 1981 Volvo 242. National, Yukon Gear, and USA Standard 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 Volvo 242, but don’t take our word for it – read our customer ratings and reviews and buy with confidence. Out of the 175 reviews in this category, some of the top rated parts include Differential Master Bearing Kit – Timken with 3.0 stars.

So if you’re in the market for aftermarket Differentials to keep your 1981 Volvo 242 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 Volvo 242 Last

Simple repair, complete replacement, or a full rebuild. No matter the job, your 1981 Volvo 242 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 242 the best it can be. Be sure to browse some of our top Differentials brands and parts.

Popular National Differentials

We carry National parts in our stock across Differential Bearings categories, plus more. For a 1981 Volvo 242, our most popular National Differentials include:
Bearings
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Differential Bearings
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Front Differential Pinion Bearings

FAQs for 1981 Volvo 242 Differentials

What are the most purchased Differentials for the 1981 Volvo 242?

Out of 83 Differentials for the 1981 Volvo 242, the most popular in our inventory are:
3 Qt - Penzoil 80W90 Conventional Gear Oil
from $44.99
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3 Qt – Penzoil 80W90 Conventional Gear Oil
Differential Oil
Replacement Ring Gear Bolt For Model 35, Dana 25, 27, 30 & 44 - 3/8" X 24
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Replacement Ring Gear Bolt For Model 35, Dana 25, 27, 30 & 44 – 3/8" X 24
Differential Ring Gear Bolts
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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Dana 25, 27, 30, 44, Model 20 And Model 35, GM 7.5", 8.2", 8.5", 12P, 12T, C9.25 Rear Cover Bolt
Differential Cover Bolts

What are the top-rated 1981 Volvo 242 Differentials?

Top-rated Differentials for your 1981 Volvo 242 based on customer reviews/ratings are:
Differential Master Bearing Kit - Timken
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Differential Master Bearing Kit – Timken
“Pinion bearing was for a Ford not a Jeep as indicated. Had installer purchase from another source.”