1988 GMC K2500 Differentials

Essential 1988 GMC K2500 Differentials

Yukon Gear – GM 10.5′ 14 Bolt Truck Cover Gasket (Part No.23016)

GM 10.5' 14 Bolt Truck Cover Gasket

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$13.99
14T cover gasket.

Product Features:
  • Cover gasket
  • Fits GM 10.5″ 14 bolt truck
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Powertrax – No-Slip Traction System (Part No.9207053000)

No-Slip Traction System

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$591.99
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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    Yukon Gear – Replacement Clutch Set For Dana 44 Powr Lok, Aggressive (Part No.16151)

    Replacement Clutch Set For Dana 44 Powr Lok, Aggressive

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    $232.99
    Product Features:
    • Clutch kit
    • Fits Dana Spicer 44 and Chrysler 8.75″ Powr Lok
    • Aggressive design
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    Pro-King – Differential Internal Nest Kit (Part No.743B717)

    Differential Internal Nest Kit

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    $221.99
    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 Pinion Shim Kit (Part No.1113)

    Differential Pinion Shim Kit

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    $15.99


    Product Features:
    • PINION SHIM – DANA 44
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    USA Standard Gear – Spartan Locker For GM 8.5" With 30 Spline Axles, Includes Heavy-Duty Cross Pin Shaft (Part No.17041)

    Spartan Locker For GM 8.5" With 30 Spline Axles, Includes Heavy-Duty Cross Pin Shaft

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    $649.99
    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.

    Product Features:
    • Fits GM 18.5″ with 30 spline axles
    • Made from 9310 steel for added strength
    • Replaces the spiders in a standard carrier case
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    Yukon Gear – Differential Cover B (Part No.33572)

    Differential Cover B

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    $7.99
    Differential Cover B

    Dorman – Rear Axle Shaft, Left or Right (Part No.630-127)

    Rear Axle Shaft, Left or Right

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    $338.99
    Axle shaft damaged or bearings worn out? This axle shaft directly replaces the original equipment on certain vehicles, complete with all necessary application-specific installation components.

    Product Features:
    • Direct replacement – this axle shaft replaces the original equipment on specific vehicle years, makes and models
    • Complete kit – each shaft includes critical installation hardware and components needed for specific vehicle applications
    • Durable construction – designed to rigorous standards and tested to ensure performance
    • Trustworthy solution – backed by team of engineers and quality control specialists in the United States
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    Motive Gear – Differential Pinion Seal (Part No.26064030)

    Differential Pinion Seal

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    $23.99
    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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    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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    Pro-King – Differential Pinion Nut (Part No.744A961)

    Differential Pinion Nut

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    $10.49
    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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    Yukon Gear – Pinion Install Kit For ’88 And Older 10.5" GM 14 Bolt Truck Differential (Part No.13058)

    Pinion Install Kit For '88 And Older 10.5" GM 14 Bolt Truck Differential

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    $349.99
    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, 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 1988 and down GM 10.5″ 14 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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    Yukon Gear – Spider Gear Kit (Part No.16183)

    Spider Gear Kit

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    $238.99
    Spider Gear Kit

    Yukon Gear – Replacement Yoke For Dana 30, 44, And 50 With 26 Spline And A 1330 U/Joint Size (Part No.41019)

    Replacement Yoke For Dana 30, 44, And 50 With 26 Spline And A 1330 U/Joint Size

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    $146.99
    Yukon replacement yoke for Dana 30, 44, and 50 with 26 spline and a 1330 U/joint size. 3.625″ 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 30 and 44
    • 26 spline
    • 1330 u-joint size
    • Outside snap ring design
    • 3.625″ snap ring span
    • 1.062″ cap diameter
    • Strap style
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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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    Yukon Gear – Standard Open Carrier Case, GM 9.5" & 9.25" IFS, Loaded (Part No.20097)

    Standard Open Carrier Case, GM 9.5" & 9.25" IFS, Loaded

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    9.25″ IFS & 9.5″ case standard Open, loeaded.

    Product Features:
    • Standard open carrier case and spiders
    • Fits GM 9.25″ IFS and 9.5″
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    USA Standard Gear – Dana 44 Front Bearing Kit Replacement (Part No.58036)

    Dana 44 Front Bearing Kit Replacement

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    $222.99
    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.

    Product Features:
    • Fits standard rotation Dana Spicer 44 front
    • Uses Koyo bearings and races
    • Included are carrier bearings and races, pinion bearings and races, pinion seal, pinion nut, marking compound and brush.
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    Yukon Gear – 10.5" GM 14 Bolt Truck Ring Gear Bolt (Part No.33050)

    10.5" GM 14 Bolt Truck Ring Gear Bolt

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    10.5″ GM 14 bolt truck ring gear bolt 4.56 & up. 9/16″ x 18. 2.522″ overall length.

    Product Features:
    • Ring gear bolt for GM 10.5″ 14 bolt truck
    • 4.56 and up ratio
    • 1/2″ x 18 thread
    • 2.522″ overall length
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    Yukon Gear – Crush Sleeve Eliminator Kit For GM 8.5" & Chrysler 9.25" (Part No.55048)

    Crush Sleeve Eliminator Kit For GM 8.5" & Chrysler 9.25"

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    Product Features:
    • Crush sleeve eliminator kit for GM 8.5″, 8.6″ and Chrysler 9.25″ rear
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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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    Yukon Gear – Minor Install Kit For GM 8.25" IFS Differential (Part No.12053)

    Minor Install Kit For GM 8.25" IFS Differential

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    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 GM 8.25″ IFS
    • Included are a pinion seal, crush sleeve , complete shim kit, marking compound and brush.
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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 – Pinion Nut Washer (Part No.33167)

    Pinion Nut Washer

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    $14.99
    Pinion nut washer for GM 7.2″ IFS, 7.5″, 7.6″, 7.6″ IFS, 8.5″, 8.6″ & 9.5″.

    Product Features:
    • Pinion nut washer for GM 7.2″ IFS, 7.5″, 7.625″, 7.6″ IFS, 8.5″, 8.6″ and 9.5″.
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    National – Bearings (Part No.HM804846)

    Bearings

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    $42.99
    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 – Bearing Race Driver (Part No.56020)

    Bearing Race Driver

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    $215.99
    Bearing race driver. No return.

    Product Features:
    • Bearing race driver
    • Fits M802011 race
    • All steel construction
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    Yukon Gear – Differential Carrier (Part No.57015)

    Differential Carrier

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    $251.99
    Differential Carrier

    Yukon Gear – DiffrlPinSupportBolt (Part No.33582)

    DiffrlPinSupportBolt

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    $5.99
    DiffrlPinSupportBolt

    Felpro – Differential Cover Gasket (Part No.RDS 55028-1)

    Differential Cover Gasket

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    $9.99
    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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    1988 GMC K2500 Differentials

    Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 1988 GMC K2500. Maybe you just need a couple of Differentials. Either way, Advance Auto Parts has 291 different Differentials in our inventory ranging from $2.49 to $1,110.00. That means you can find the exact parts or products you need to keep that 1988 GMC K2500 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 GMC K2500. Valvoline, Felpro, and National 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 GMC K2500, but don’t take our word for it – read our customer ratings and reviews and buy with confidence. Out of the 2,280 reviews in this category, some of the top rated parts include Differential Ring And Pinion with 4.2 stars and Rear Differential Cover with 4.8 stars.

    So if you’re in the market for aftermarket Differentials to keep your 1988 GMC K2500 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 GMC K2500 Last

    Simple repair, complete replacement, or a full rebuild. No matter the job, your 1988 GMC K2500 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 K2500 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 GMC K2500, 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 GMC K2500 Differentials

    What are the most purchased Differentials for the 1988 GMC K2500?

    Out of 291 Differentials for the 1988 GMC K2500, the most popular in our inventory are:
    Differential Cover Gasket
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    Differential Cover Gasket
    Rear Differential Cover Gaskets
    Differential Cover Gasket
    from $7.99
    (20)
    Differential Cover Gasket
    Rear Housing Cover Gaskets
    Differential Shaft Lock Bolt
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    (11)
    Differential Shaft Lock Bolt
    Differential Pinion Shaft Lock Bolts

    What are the top-rated 1988 GMC K2500 Differentials?

    Top-rated Differentials for your 1988 GMC K2500 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 $55.99
    (11)
    Rear Differential Cover
    “Good quality cover, nice coat of paint on it. Should outlast the truck.”
    Bearings
    from $15.99
    (9)
    Bearings
    “as advertised”