1981 Volvo 242 Drivetrains

Essential 1981 Volvo 242 Drivetrains

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 – Bearing Race Driver (Part No.56015)

Bearing Race Driver

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$215.99
Bearing race driver. No return.

Product Features:
  • Bearing race driver
  • Fits HM88610 race
  • All steel construction
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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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Professional Parts Sweden – Differential Carrier (Part No.J705017349PPS)

Differential Carrier

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$7.96
Differential Carrier

Motive Gear – Differential Bearing Kit – Timken (Part No.R30FRT)

Differential Bearing Kit - Timken

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$93.99
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 BRG & SEAL KIT
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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 – 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 – Zip Locker Switch (Part No.34015)

Zip Locker Switch

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$16.99
ZIP locker switch.

Product Features:
  • Switch
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National – Bearings (Part No.HM88610)

Bearings

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$15.49
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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Professional Parts Sweden – Driveshaft Support Spring (Part No.K1053390161PPS)

Driveshaft Support Spring

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$2.74
The Professional Parts Sweden Driveshaft Support Spring is an ideal high quality aftermarket replacement that is manufactured to meet or exceed OE specifications for fit, form, and function.

Product Features:
  • Premium aftermarket replacement
  • Provides performance and dependability
  • Manufactured to meet OE specifications
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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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National – Bearings (Part No.HM88649)

Bearings

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$21.79
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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Driveworks – Camshaft Seal (Part No.S-99139)

Camshaft Seal

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$23.99
Product Features:
  • Brand may vary by location
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Dorman – Differential Pinion Yoke Assembly (Part No.697-542)

Differential Pinion Yoke Assembly

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$111.99
Drive shaft pinion yoke corroded or damaged? This pinion yoke directly replaces the original equipment on specific vehicle years, makes and models to restore smooth driving.

Product Features:
  • Direct replacement – this drive shaft pinion yoke directly replaces the original equipment on specified vehicles
  • Effective fix – replacement restores proper connection between drive shaft and differential
  • Rigorously tested – designed and evaluated to assure safe, reliable operation
  • Trustworthy quality – backed by team of engineers and inspectors in the United States
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Yukon Gear – Replacement Standard Open Spider Gear Kit For Dana 30 With 27 Spline Axles (Part No.16073)

Replacement Standard Open Spider Gear Kit For Dana 30 With 27 Spline Axles

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$155.99
Yukon replacement standard open spider gear kit for Dana 30 with 27 spline axles and with or without quick disconnect. Yukon uses higher quality materials and better techniques than OEM to ensure a longer lasting spider gear set. All components come with a one year warranty against manufacturing defects.

Product Features:
  • Spider gear kit
  • Fit Dana Spicer 30 open differential with 27 spline axles
  • Includes two side gears, two pinion gears, cross pin shaft, roll pin and spider gear thrust washers.
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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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$324.99
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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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 – Replacement Oil Baffle For Model 35 IFS Front, Dana 25, 27, 30, 44 IFS & Disconnect And Dana 50 (Part No.33002)

Replacement Oil Baffle For Model 35 IFS Front, Dana 25, 27, 30, 44 IFS & Disconnect And Dana 50

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$4.99
Product Features:
  • Oil baffle for Dana Spicer 30, Dana Spicer 44 IFS, Dana Spicer 50, AMC Model 35 IFS
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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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FAG – Drive Shaft Support Bearing (Part No.K1040390203FAG)

Drive Shaft Support Bearing

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$40.95
FAG drive shaft support bearings are built to meet or exceed OE specifications. FAG Center support bearings are pre-lubricated and sealed with metal reinforced seals to prevent contamination.

Product Features:
  • Original equipment design and quality
  • Utilizes OE equivalent or better materials
  • Pre-Lubricated and reinforced seals
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National – Multi Purpose Seal (Part No.472258)

Multi Purpose Seal

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$7.29
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:
  • Low swell in hydrocarbon fluids
  • Design type: spring loaded; multi-lip
  • Provides good low temperature capability
  • Temperature range: -40°F to 225°F; -40°C to 107°C
  • Delivers quality and reliable performance for every type of repair
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National – Shaft Repair Sleeve (Part No.99155)

Shaft Repair Sleeve

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$38.49
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 – 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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Yukon Gear – 1330 U/Joint U-Bolts, 5/16" X 1-9/16", (7260 & 7290 Billet) (Part No.41199)

1330 U/Joint U-Bolts, 5/16" X 1-9/16", (7260 & 7290 Billet)

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$15.99
1330 U/joint U-bolts, 5/16″ X 1-9/16″, (7260 & 7290 BILLET).

Product Features:
  • u-joint u-bolt kit
  • Fits AMC Model 20, Dana Spicer 30 and 44, GM 8.2″, 12 bolt passenger car and truck and 1963-1979 Corvette
  • 1330 u-joint size
  • Includes two u-bolts and four nuts
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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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$279.99
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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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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$639.99
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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$17.99
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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MTC – Driveshaft Support Washer (Part No.K105294653MTC)

Driveshaft Support Washer

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$1.63
The MTC Driveshaft Support Washer is an ideal high quality aftermarket replacement that is manufactured to meet or exceed OE specifications for fit, form, and function.

Product Features:
  • Premium aftermarket replacement
  • Provides performance and dependability
  • Manufactured to meet OE specifications
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1981 Volvo 242 Drivetrains

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Top-Rated Drivetrains Brands For Your 1981 Volvo 242

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Popular Spicer Drivetrains

You’ll find popular Spicer brand products across Universal Joints and Drive Shafts and Axles. All are waiting to get your 1981 Volvo 242 back on the road. Some of the top-rated Spicer products in these categories are:
Universal Joint
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Universal Joint
U-Joints
Universal Joint
from $28.99
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Universal Joint
Axle Shaft Universal Joints

FAQs for 1981 Volvo 242 Drivetrains

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

Out of 133 Drivetrains for the 1981 Volvo 242, the most popular in our inventory are:
Greaseable Premium Universal Joint
from $19.99
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Greaseable Premium Universal Joint
U-Joints
Taper Bearing Set
from $10.29
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Taper Bearing Set
Differential Bearings
Universal Joint
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Universal Joint
U-Joints

What are the top-rated 1981 Volvo 242 Drivetrains?

Top-rated Drivetrains for your 1981 Volvo 242 based on customer reviews/ratings are:
Greaseable Super Strength Universal Joint
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Greaseable Super Strength Universal Joint
“grease fitting I like location dont like needle design to grease should be regular design fitting”
Non-Greaseable Super Strength Universal Joint
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Non-Greaseable Super Strength Universal Joint
“installed as needed”
Bearings
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(25)
Bearings
“Fit like it should no issues”