1986 GMC C2500 Differentials

Essential 1986 GMC C2500 Differentials

Dorman – Rear Differential Cover (Part No.697-711)

Rear Differential Cover

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$55.99
This direct replacement differential cover matches the fit and function of the original equipment diff cover for a reliable, leak-free repair. It features a durable design, made to strict specifications, to help ensure reliable service life.

Product Features:
  • Direct replacement – this differential cover matches the fit and function of the original equipment diff cover on select vehicles
  • Reliable repair – the smart solution for fixing an existing cover that’s rusted, damaged or leaking differential fluid
  • Durable construction – this differential cover is made according to strict engineering standards to help ensure dependability
  • Trustworthy quality – backed by a team of product experts in the United States and more than a century of automotive experience
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Felpro – Differential Cover Gasket (Part No.RDS 55063)

Differential Cover Gasket

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$6.79
Fel-Pro gaskets offer 100% vehicle sealing with application-specific materials to give you sealing solutions with the performance and durability professionals trust

Product Features:
  • Meets or exceeds all original equipment specifications
  • Application specific design to ensure a perfect fit
  • Unsurpassed quality you can trust
  • Validated for fit, form and function
  • Each Fel-Pro gasket, no matter how small, is engineered to exacting standards with proprietary design, engineering and manufacturing processes
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Motive Gear – Differential Carrier (Part No.6258340)

Differential Carrier

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$205.99


Product Features:
  • GM10.5″ 14 BOLT OPEN EMPTY CASE 4:56 & UP
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National – Bearings (Part No.R-1581-TV)

Bearings

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$44.49
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
  • High radial load capacity makes them suitable for high speed applications
  • Industry leading coverage
  • Professional technicians know they can depend on National
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Yukon Gear – Dura Grip Positraction For GM 9.5" With 33 Spline Axles (Part No.26025)

Dura Grip Positraction For GM 9.5" With 33 Spline Axles

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$1025.00
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 9.5″
  • 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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Yukon Gear – Super Carrier Shim Kit For GM 9.5" (Part No.55003)

Super Carrier Shim Kit For GM 9.5"

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$29.99
9.5″ GM differential carrier Supershim kit.

Product Features:
  • Super carrier shim kit for GM 9.5″
  • Interlocking design makes installation much easier
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USA Standard Gear – Spartan Spring & Pin Kit, Fits Smaller Designs (Part No.17011)

Spartan Spring & Pin Kit, Fits Smaller Designs

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$26.99
Spartan spring & pin kit, fits smaller designs.

Product Features:
  • Replacement spring and pin kit for Spartan Locker
  • Fits Dana 30, Dana 44, AMC Model 20, AMC Model 35, and Toyota designs
  • Includes 4 springs and 4 alignment pins
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Motive Gear – Differential Carrier Gear Kit (Part No.GM9.5BI)

Differential Carrier Gear Kit

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$176.99


Product Features:
  • GM9.5″ INTERNAL KIT (OPEN) 33 SPL. FRONT & REAR
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Pro-King – Differential Internal Nest Kit (Part No.742J717)

Differential Internal Nest Kit

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$219.99
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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Motive Gear – Differential Gear Install Kit (Part No.GM9.5IK)

Differential Gear Install Kit

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$58.49


Product Features:
  • MINI-INSTLTN KT-9 1/2″ GM
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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 – 1541H Alloy 8 Lug Rear Axle For GM 9.5" ’81-’95 Truck And ’83-’96 G30 (Part No.21252)

1541H Alloy 8 Lug Rear Axle For GM 9.5" '81-'95 Truck And '83-'96 G30

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$299.99
Yukon 1541H alloy 8 lug rear axle for GM 9.5″ ’81-’95 truck and ’83-’96 G30 with a length of 32-3/4″ inches and 33 splines. Yukon 1541H alloy axles offer a strength increase over stock while retaining a low cost. Yukon 1541H alloy rear axles come with a one year warranty against manufacturing defects. This is a C-clip axle.

Product Features:
  • 33 spline
  • 8 lug
  • 32.75″ long
  • Fits GM 9.5″ in 1981-1995 truck and 1983-1996 G30 van
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Driveworks – Tapered Roller Bearing (Part No.S-HM-903210)

Tapered Roller Bearing

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$15.29
Product Features:
  • Brand may vary by location
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Yukon Gear – Eaton-Type Positraction Carbon Clutch Kit With 14 Plates For GM 14T And 10.5" (Part No.16112)

Eaton-Type Positraction Carbon Clutch Kit With 14 Plates For GM 14T And 10.5"

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$304.99
Yukon 1480 Lifetime Series U/Joint. 4.188″ snap ring span, 1.375″ cap diameter. Outside snap ring.

Product Features:
  • Clutch kit
  • Fits GM 10.5″ 14 bolt truck with Eaton positraction
  • Carbon fiber clutches
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National – Bearings (Part No.LM501310)

Bearings

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$9.29
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 – Mini Spool For GM 8.5" With 30 Spline Axles (Part No.32233)

Mini Spool For GM 8.5" With 30 Spline Axles

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$188.99
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 8.5″ with 30 spline axles
  • Installs into a standard open carrier case
  • Provides 100% traction to both wheels at all times
  • Not recommended for street driven vehicles
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Yukon Gear – Bearing Race Driver (Part No.56023)

Bearing Race Driver

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$219.99
Bearing race driver. No return.

Product Features:
  • Bearing race driver
  • Fits M88010 race
  • All steel construction
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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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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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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 – Eaton-Type 14 Plate Carbon Clutch Set For 9.5" GM And 9.75" Ford (Part No.16058)

Eaton-Type 14 Plate Carbon Clutch Set For 9.5" GM And 9.75" Ford

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$362.99
Eaton-type 14 plate Carbon clutch set for 9.5″ GM and 9.75″ Ford.

Product Features:
  • Clutch kit
  • Fits GM 9.5″ with Eaton positraction
  • Carbon fiber clutches
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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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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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Yukon Gear – Standard Open And Gov-Loc Cross Pin Bolt With M10X1.5 Thread For 9.5" And 9.25" GM IFS (Part No.33342)

Standard Open And Gov-Loc Cross Pin Bolt With M10X1.5 Thread For 9.5" And 9.25" GM IFS

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$23.99
Product Features:
  • Cross pin bolt
  • Fits GM 9.5″ and 9.25″ IFS
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Felpro – Differential Cover Gasket (Part No.RDS 55387)

Differential Cover Gasket

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$7.99
Fel-Pro gaskets offer 100% vehicle sealing with application-specific materials to give you sealing solutions with the performance and durability professionals trust

Product Features:
  • Meets or exceeds all original equipment specifications
  • Application specific design to ensure a perfect fit
  • Unsurpassed quality you can trust
  • Validated for fit, form and function
  • Each Fel-Pro gasket, no matter how small, is engineered to exacting standards with proprietary design, engineering and manufacturing processes
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ACDelco – Pinion Seal (Part No.J7010573252ACD)

Pinion Seal

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$20.98
Pinion Seal

Yukon Gear – Standard Open Cross Pin (0.795" Diameter) For 8.5" GM – Fits Some Eaton Positractions (Part No.33401)

Standard Open Cross Pin (0.795" Diameter) For 8.5" GM - Fits Some Eaton Positractions

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$49.99
Standard open cross pin (0.795″ diameter) for 8.5″ GM. fits some Eaton positractions.

Product Features:
  • Cross pin shaft for GM 8.5″ and 8.6″
  • Fits standard open differentials only
  • 0.795″ diameter
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Yukon Gear – Standard Open Carrier Case, GM 10.5" 14 Bolt Truck, 4.10 & Down (Part No.20100)

Standard Open Carrier Case, GM 10.5" 14 Bolt Truck, 4.10 & Down

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$729.99
Product Features:
  • Standard open carrier case
  • Fits GM 10.5″ 14 bolt truck
  • 4.10 and down ratio only
  • Does not include spider gears
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1986 GMC C2500 Differentials

Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 1986 GMC C2500. Maybe you just need a couple of Differentials. Either way, Advance Auto Parts has 169 different Differentials in our inventory ranging from $2.99 to $1,110.00. That means you can find the exact parts or products you need to keep that 1986 GMC C2500 running smoothly.

Differentials are only as good as their brand. We stock 13 different brands to make sure you have plenty of trusted parts to choose from for your 1986 GMC C2500. Valvoline, Felpro, and Driveworks 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 C2500, but don’t take our word for it – read our customer ratings and reviews and buy with confidence. Out of the 4,280 reviews in this category, some of the top rated parts include Rear Differential Cover with 4.4 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 C2500 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 C2500 Last

Simple repair, complete replacement, or a full rebuild. No matter the job, your 1986 GMC C2500 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 C2500 the best it can be. Be sure to browse some of our top Differentials brands and parts.

FAQs for 1986 GMC C2500 Differentials

What are the most purchased Differentials for the 1986 GMC C2500?

Out of 169 Differentials for the 1986 GMC C2500, the most popular in our inventory are:
Tapered Cone/Cup Wheel Bearing Set
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(14)
Tapered Cone/Cup Wheel Bearing Set
Differential Bearings
Differential Cover Gasket
from $6.79
(13)
Differential Cover Gasket
Rear Differential Cover Gaskets
Differential Cover Gasket
from $7.99
(20)
Differential Cover Gasket
Rear Housing Cover Gaskets

What are the top-rated 1986 GMC C2500 Differentials?

Top-rated Differentials for your 1986 GMC C2500 based on customer reviews/ratings are:
Rear Differential Cover
from $36.99
(15)
Rear Differential Cover
“For as it should”
Differential Shaft Lock Bolt
from $5.99
(11)
Differential Shaft Lock Bolt
“great”
Differential Master Bearing Kit - Koyo
from $156.99
(5)
Differential Master Bearing Kit – Koyo
“was delivered as promised and on time”