1988 Buick Electra Differentials

Essential 1988 Buick Electra Differentials

Yukon Gear – Super Carrier Shim Kit For Ford 7.5", GM 7.5", 8.2" & 8.5" (Part No.55001)

Super Carrier Shim Kit For Ford 7.5", GM 7.5", 8.2" & 8.5"

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$59.99
Product Features:
  • Super carrier shim kit for Ford 7.5″, GM 7.5″, 7.625″, 7.6″ IFS, 7.6″ IRS, 7.75″, 8.2″, 8.2″ Buick, Oldsmobile and Pontiac and GM 8.5″ front and rear
  • Interlocking design makes installation much easier
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Yukon Gear – Posi Shim Kit For GM 7.5" & 7.625" Eaton Positraction (Part No.16047)

Posi Shim Kit For GM 7.5" & 7.625" Eaton Positraction

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$42.99
Product Features:
  • Shim kit
  • Fits GM 7.5″ and 7.625″ with Eaton positraction
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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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Pro-King – Differential Pinion Shim Kit (Part No.742G202)

Differential Pinion Shim Kit

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$5.99
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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Yukon Gear – Master Overhaul Kit For ’82-’99 GM 7.5" And 7.625" Differential (Part No.14077)

Master Overhaul Kit For '82-'99 GM 7.5" And 7.625" Differential

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$289.99
Yukon Master Overhaul kits give you all the high quality parts you need to start & finish every differential job. Yukon offers more tailor-made kits than any other manufacturer in the industry to meet your specific installation needs. This kit uses Timken bearings and races along with high quality seals and small parts. Included in this kit 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), Thread locking compound, marking compound with brush, and gasket. Yukon’s Master Overhaul kits are the most comprehensive and complete kits on the market. They do extensive research to ensure that every kit is specially tailored to your application. Includes Supershims.

Product Features:
  • Fits 1982-1999 GM 7.5″ and 7.625″
  • Included are Timken 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 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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Dorman – Help – Differential Shaft Lock Bolt (Part No.81048)

Differential Shaft Lock Bolt

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$5.99
This differential pinion shaft lock bolt is designed to match the fit and function of the original part on specified vehicles. Made of quality materials, it is engineered for reliable performance.

Product Features:
  • Direct replacement – this differential pinion shaft lock bolt matches the fit and function of the factory part on specified years, makes and models
  • Ideal solution – this bolt is a reliable replacement for an original part that is missing or has failed due to fatigue
  • Durable construction – this part is made from quality materials to ensure reliable performance and long service life
  • Trustworthy quality – backed by team of product experts in the United States and more than a century of automotive experience
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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 – Mini Spool For GM 8.5" With 28 Spline Axles (Part No.32232)

Mini Spool For GM 8.5" With 28 Spline Axles

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$165.99
10 bolt Mini Spool for 8.5″ GM with 28 spline axles. 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 28 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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National – Shaft Repair Sleeve (Part No.99139)

Shaft Repair Sleeve

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$39.99
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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USA Standard Gear – Pinion Installation Kit For GM 8.5" Rear (Part No.60012)

Pinion Installation Kit For GM 8.5" Rear

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$115.99
8.5″ GM PINION KIT .

Product Features:
  • Fits GM 8.5″ rear
  • Uses Koyo bearings and races
  • Included are pinion bearings and races, pinion seal, pinion nut, crush sleeve, marking compound and brush.
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Motive Gear – Differential Pinion Seal (Part No.2043)

Differential Pinion Seal

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$3.49
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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Pro-King – Differential Cover Plug (Part No.742G484)

Differential Cover Plug

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$6.59
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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Yukon Gear – Crush Sleeve For GM 7.6" IRS, 8.5", 8.6", 8.75", 8.875" & Nissan Titan Rear – Approx 0.620" Long (Part No.33097)

Crush Sleeve For GM 7.6" IRS, 8.5", 8.6", 8.75", 8.875" & Nissan Titan Rear - Approx 0.620" Long

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$5.99
Replacement Crush Sleeve for GM 7.6″ IRS, 8.5″, 8.6″, 8.75″, 8.875″ & Nissan Titan rear. Approx 0.620″ long.

Product Features:
  • Crush sleeve for Jeep JK rear, GM 7.6″ IRS, 8.5″ and 8.6″ and Nissan Titan rear
  • 0.620″ tall
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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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Driveworks – Taper Bearing Cup (Part No.S-LM-501314)

Taper Bearing Cup

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$7.29
Value-priced bearing meets all cataloged application requirements.

Product Features:
  • Brand may vary by location
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Pro-King – Differential Cross Shaft (Part No.742G673)

Differential Cross Shaft

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$28.49
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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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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    Pro-King – Differential Pinion Yoke Washer (Part No.742A215)

    Differential Pinion Yoke Washer

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    $3.99
    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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    Yukon Gear – Pinion Nut (Part No.33152)

    Pinion Nut

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    $9.99
    Pinion nut for GM 7.2″ IFS, 7.5″, 7.6″, 7.6″ IFS, 8.0″, 8.25″, 8.5″, 8.6″, 9.25″ IFS, 9.5″ & Oldsmobile Dropouts. 1 1/4″ socket, 7/8″ x 14 thread.

    Product Features:
    • Pinion nut for GM 7.2″, 7.5″, 7.625″, 8.0″, 8.25″ IFS, 8.5″, 8.6″, 9.25″ IFS and 9.5″
    • 7/8″ x 14 thread
    • 1 1/4″ socket
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    USA Standard Gear – Ring & Pinion Gear Set For GM 8.5" In A 3.08 Ratio (Part No.36211)

    Ring & Pinion Gear Set For GM 8.5" In A 3.08 Ratio

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    $319.99
    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 GM 8.5″ and 8.6″
    • 8.50″ ring gear diameter
    • 30 spline pinion
    • 10 ring gear bolts
    • 3.08 ratio
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    National – Bearings (Part No.M88010)

    Bearings

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    $10.49
    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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    Motive Gear – Differential Carrier Gear Kit (Part No.GM7.5BI)

    Differential Carrier Gear Kit

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    $115.99


    Product Features:
    • INTERNAL KT GM 7.5 26 SPL
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    Dorman – Differential Yoke including Seal and Pinion Nut (Part No.697-500)

    Differential Yoke including Seal and Pinion Nut

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    $139.99
    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.

    Product Features:
    • 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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    Valvoline – MaxLife Multi-Vehicle (ATF) Full Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid, 1 Quart (Part No.VV324)

    MaxLife Multi-Vehicle (ATF) Full Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid, 1 Quart

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    $12.79
    Product Features:
    • High-performance seal conditioners maintain and preserve the elasticity of seals to help prevent leaks
    • Long-life friction modifiers and premium base oils help improve smooth shifting, eliminate slippage and shudder, prevent clutch wear and improve drivability longer than conventional fluids
    • Enhanced cleaning additives help reduce varnish formation and keep the transmission running properly longer
    • Engineered with a unique blend of viscosity modifiers and base oils to provide better oil flow at low temperatures and greater film protection at higher temperatures
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    National – Taper Bearing Cone (Part No.LM501349)

    Taper Bearing Cone

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    $17.99
    Manufactured with premium-grade steel, National® taper bearing cones feature crowned raceways and rollers to ensure even load distribution.

    Product Features:
    • PREMIUM MATERIALS — Precision manufactured using premium-grade steel for outstanding durability and performance
    • SMOOTH ROTATION — Crowned raceways and rollers for even load distribution
    • OE-STYLE DESIGN — Engineered to meet OE specifications
    • COMPREHENSIVE COVERAGE — Industry-leading coverage for domestic and import applications
    • RIGOROUS TESTING – Comprehensive testing throughout design and development processes by National engineers for quality you can count on
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    Yukon Gear – Pinion Install Kit For ’81 And Older GM 7.5" Differential (Part No.13063)

    Pinion Install Kit For '81 And Older GM 7.5" Differential

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    $201.99
    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 1981 and down GM 7.5″
    • 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 – Clutch Guide For GM 7.5" & 7.6" Dura Grip (Part No.33251)

    Clutch Guide For GM 7.5" & 7.6" Dura Grip

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    $10.99
    Product Features:
    • Clutch guide
    • Fits GM 7.5″ and 7.625″ Dura Grip
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    1988 Buick Electra Differentials

    Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 1988 Buick Electra. Maybe you just need a couple of Differentials. Either way, Advance Auto Parts has 158 different Differentials in our inventory ranging from $1.99 to $1,153.99. That means you can find the exact parts or products you need to keep that 1988 Buick Electra running smoothly.

    Differentials are only as good as their brand. We stock 12 different brands to make sure you have plenty of trusted parts to choose from for your 1988 Buick Electra. 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 1988 Buick Electra, but don’t take our word for it – read our customer ratings and reviews and buy with confidence. Out of the 2,874 reviews in this category, some of the top rated parts include Differential Ring And Pinion with 4.2 stars and Rear Differential Cover with 4.1 stars.

    So if you’re in the market for aftermarket Differentials to keep your 1988 Buick Electra 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 1988 Buick Electra Last

    Simple repair, complete replacement, or a full rebuild. No matter the job, your 1988 Buick Electra 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 Electra the best it can be. Be sure to browse some of our top Differentials brands and parts.

    Popular Powertrax Differentials

    We carry Powertrax parts in our stock across Differential Open Unit and Components categories, plus more. For a 1988 Buick Electra, our most popular Powertrax Differentials include:
    Grip LS Traction System
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    Grip LS Traction System
    Differential Open Unit and Components

    FAQs for 1988 Buick Electra Differentials

    What are the most purchased Differentials for the 1988 Buick Electra?

    Out of 158 Differentials for the 1988 Buick Electra, the most popular in our inventory are:
    Differential Cover Gasket
    from $9.99
    (195)
    Differential Cover Gasket
    Rear Housing Cover Gaskets
    Taper Bearing Set
    from $10.29
    (38)
    Taper Bearing Set
    Differential Bearings
    Bearings
    from $16.99
    (25)
    Bearings
    Differential Bearings

    What are the top-rated 1988 Buick Electra Differentials?

    Top-rated Differentials for your 1988 Buick Electra based on customer reviews/ratings are:
    Differential Ring And Pinion
    from $342.99
    (23)
    Differential Ring And Pinion
    “So far so good.”
    Rear Differential Cover
    from $32.99
    (14)
    Rear Differential Cover
    “Heavy steel with the original magnet. Fits like original.. Not a cheap stamping by any means”
    Differential Shaft Lock Bolt
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    (11)
    Differential Shaft Lock Bolt
    “great”