1986 GMC C1500 Differentials

Find your specific 1986 GMC C1500 original or aftermarket Differentials below. Order your parts online and have delivered to your home or pick up in-store at Advance Auto.

Essential 1986 GMC C1500 Differentials

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9.5″ GM cover gasket.

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Cover gasket
Fits GM 9.5″

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$59.99

Spectre’s Chrome GM Differential Covers feature a 14 bolt design and include the chrome bolts and gasket needed for an easy install. Made to OEM specifications these differential covers are triple chrome plated ensuring they perform as well as they look. This product fits the following vehicles with a 9.5 inch ring gear: 1981 and up Chevy/GMC (rear), 1973-1995 Chevy/GMC 3/4 ton-1 ton 2/4 wheel drive (rear). Includes 14 SAE standard chrome bolts for installation. You’ll need to supply your own bolts if your application requires metric bolts.

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Fits the following vehicles with 9.5″ ring gear: ’81-up Chevy/GMC (rear), ’73-’95 Chevy/GMC 3/4-1 ton 2/4WD (rear)
Triple chrome plated
14 bolt design cover
14 chrome 5/16 inch -18 x 3/4 inch differential cover bolts included

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$859.99

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. This unit has larger bearing journals for added strength & uses heavy-duty carrier bearings & races.

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Fits GM 8.5″ with 28 spline axles
2.73 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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Redline Synthetic “Shock Proof” Oil. 3 Quarts.

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Includes three quarts of Redline Shockproof oil

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$315.99

Worn or damaged differential end yoke causing driveline vibrations? This direct replacement end yoke matches the original equipment part for a trustworthy repair and reliable performance.

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Direct replacement – this differential end yoke matches the fit and construction of the original yoke.
Excellent value – this replacement end yoke offers original equipment quality at a fraction of the price of dealer parts.
Quality materials – this end yoke is machined from cast iron for strength and is precision machined for reliability
Validated fit – this differential end yoke has been tested to confirm accurate fit

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$39.99

8″ Toyota, 7.5″ GM, 8.2″ GM, 12T, pinion shim set, & Mazda truck.

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Pinion depth shim kit for Toyota 7.5″, 8″ and V6

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Positraction clutch guide.

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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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GM 12 bolt truck crush sleeve, 2.350″ long.

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Crush sleeve for GM 12 bolt truck
2.350″ tall

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Cross pin bolt for Chrysler 8.25″, 9.25″ rear, Ford 7.5″, 8.8″, GM 12 bolt car & truck, 7.2″ IFs, 7.5″, 7.6″, 8.0″, 8.25″ IFS & 8.5″.

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Cross pin bolt for Chrysler 8.25″ and 9.25″ rear, Ford 7.5″ and 8.8″, GM 12 botl car and truck, 8.5″, 8.25″ IFS, 8.0″, 7.625″, 7.5″ and 7.2″ IFS

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Pro-King is the leading supplier of transmission and driveline products in the aftermarket.

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All products are designed to meet or exceed OE quality, form, fit and funtion.

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$59.99

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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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8.6″ GM standard Open side gear Thrust washer.

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Side gear thrust washer
Fits GM 8.6″

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$28.99

9.5 Standard Open Pinion gear Thrust Washer.

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Pinion gear thrust washer
Fits GM 9.5″

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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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Pinion nut washer for GM 12 bolt car & truck, 55-62 GM car & truck, GM 8.2″ & 63-79 Corvette.

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Pinion nut washer for GM 12 bolt car and truck, 1955-1964 GM car and truck, GM 8.2″ and 1963-1979 Corvette.

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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.

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Fits GM 12 bolt truck
Included are pinion bearings and races, pinion seal, crush sleeve, complete pinion shim kit, and marking compound with brush.

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$208.99

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.

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Fits GM 8.5″ rear with aftermarket positraction
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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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.

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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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3/8″ ring gear bolt washer for GM 12 bolt car & truck, 8.2 BOP & more.

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Ring gear bolt washer for GM 12 bolt car and truck, 1955-1964 passenger car, 1963-1979 Corvette and 8.2″ Buick, Oldsmobile and Pontiac

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Pro-King is the leading supplier of transmission and driveline products in the aftermarket.

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All products are designed to meet or exceed OE quality, form, fit and funtion.

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$215.99

Bearing race driver. No return.

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Bearing race driver
Fits HM89410 race
All steel construction

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$21.99

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KIT SHIM SIDE 9.5″ GM

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$463.99

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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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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This kit uses Koyo 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. USA Standard Gear 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.

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Fits GM 12 bolt truck
Uses Koyo bearings and races
Included are carrier bearings and races, pinion bearings and races, pinion seal, pinion nut, crush sleeve, marking compound and brush.

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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

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KIT BRG&SL GM MSTR 9.5 97 & DOWN

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8.5, 9.5, & 8.2 Buick, Oldsmobile, Pontiac GM REDI sleeve yoke saver.Yukon Mighty seal.

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Pinion Redi-sleeve
Fits GM 8.5″, 9.5″ and 8.2″ Buick, Oldsmobile and Pontiac

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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.

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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

Popular 1986 GMC C1500 Differentials Categories

Differential Oil

Differential Pinion Yokes

Rear Differential Cover Gaskets

Differential Open Unit and Components

Differential Covers

Differential Pinion Shaft Lock Bolts

Differential Bearings

Differential Axle Shafts

Differential Pinion Pilot Bearings

Differential Cover Bolts

Differential Carriers

Differential Bearing Kits

Front Differential Pinion Bearings

Differential Spider Gear Kits

Differential Rebuild Kits

Differential Carrier Shim Kits

Differential Pinion Seals

Differential Cover Plugs

Differential Clutch Packs

Differential Mini Spools

Differential Ring and Pinions

Differential End Yokes

Differential Pinion Supports

Differential Spools

Differential Carrier Bearings

Differential Pinion Bearing Kits

Complete Differentials

Differential Ring Gear Bolts

Bearing Race Drivers

Differential Carrier Bearing Shims

Differential Crush Sleeves

Differential Side Bearing Spacers

Differential Pinion Shims

Differential Pinion Shaft Nuts

Differential Gear Install Kits

Differential Cross Pins

Differential Side Gear Thrust Washers

Differential Pinion Gear Thrust Washers

Differential Pinion Gear Washers

Differential Ring and Pinion Kits

Limited Slip Differential Assemblies

Differential Clutch Pack Clips

Differential Lock Washers

Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 1986 GMC C1500. Maybe you just need a couple of Differentials. Either way, Advance Auto Parts has 252 different Differentials in our inventory ranging from $1.99 to $1,969.99. That means you can find the exact parts or products you need to keep that 1986 GMC C1500 running smoothly.

Differentials are only as good as their brand. We stock 14 different brands to make sure you have plenty of trusted parts to choose from for your 1986 GMC C1500. Valvoline, FELPRO, and Dorman 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 1986 GMC C1500, but don’t take our word for it – read our customer ratings and reviews and buy with confidence. Out of the 1,674 reviews in this category, some of the top rated parts include Rear Differential Cover with 4.1 stars and Differential Shaft Lock Bolt with 4.0 stars.

So if you’re in the market for aftermarket Differentials to keep your 1986 GMC C1500 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 1986 GMC C1500 Last

Simple repair, complete replacement, or a full rebuild. No matter the job, your 1986 GMC C1500 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 C1500 the best it can be. Be sure to browse some of our top Differentials brands and parts.

Popular Driveworks Differentials

We carry Driveworks parts in our stock across Differential Pinion Seals categories, plus more. For a 1986 GMC C1500, our most popular Driveworks Differentials include: