GMC R1500 Differentials

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If you’re in search of GMC R1500 Differentials aftermarket or OEM parts, consider your search over! Advance Auto Parts carries 248 Differentials from top brands with prices ranging from $2.59 to $1,969.99.

Beyond great prices, we stock trusted brands manufacturing all types of Differentials for your GMC R1500.

And don’t forget to read customer reviews across all Differentials categories in our catalog. Buy with confidence by leveraging past customer experiences of our aftermarket and OEM parts.

At Advance Auto Parts, we don’t think top quality Differentials have to cost top dollar, and we prove it. Browse our top GMC R1500 Differentials below, order online to ship to your home, or head into your nearest Advance Auto Parts location to get started.

Essential GMC R1500 Differentials

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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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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$57.99
Product Features:
  • Crush sleeve eliminator kit for GM 8.5″, 8.6″ and Chrysler 9.25″ rear
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Yukon Gear – Positraction Internals For 8.5" GM With 28 Spline Axles (Part No.16052)

Positraction Internals For 8.5" GM With 28 Spline Axles

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$336.99
Yukon positraction internals (0.795″ diameter) for 8.5″ GM with 28 spline axles. Yukon uses higher quality materials and better techniques than OEM to ensure a longer lasting spider gear set. This kit does not include clutches. All components come with a one year warranty against manufacturing defects. This kit is compatible with Yukon Dura Grip or Eaton positractions. It will not fit a factory Gov-Loc positraction.

Product Features:
  • Spider gear kit
  • Fits GM 8.5″ with 28 spline Dura Grip positraction
  • Includes two side gears, four pinion gears, cross pin shaft, roll pin and spider gear thrust washers.
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Yukon Gear – Pinion Nut (Part No.33150)

Pinion Nut

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$11.99
Pinion nut for GM 12 bolt car & truck, 55-62 car & truck, 8.2″, 8.2″ Buick/Olds/Pontiac & 63-79 Corvette. 1 1/8″ socket, 7/8″ x 16 thread.

Product Features:
  • Pinion nut for GM 12 bolt car and truck, 8.2″, 8.2″ Buick, Oldsmobile and Pontiac and 1963-1979 Corvette
  • 7/8″ x 16 thread
  • 1 1/8″ socket
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USA Standard Gear – Master Overhaul Kit for the GM 8.5 Differential (Part No.37055)

Master Overhaul Kit for the GM 8.5 Differential

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$206.99
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.

Product Features:
  • Fits GM 8.5″ rear
  • 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 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 – Master Overhaul Kit For GM 8.5" Rear Differential (Part No.14086)

Master Overhaul Kit For GM 8.5" Rear Differential

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$284.99
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 GM 8.5″ rear
  • 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 – 8.6" GM 12P 12T & F8.8 Carrier Installation Kit (Part No.57010)

8.6" GM 12P 12T & F8.8 Carrier Installation Kit

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$121.99
Yukon Carrier installation kits are great, low cost kit for carrier changes such as Positraction or locker upgrades. Carrier installation kit for GM 8.6″, 12 bolt car and 12 bolt truck differential. This kit contains carrier bearings, races and shims.

Product Features:
  • Fits GM 12 bolt passenger car and truck and 8.6″
  • Includes carrier bearings and races and “super” carrier shim kit
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Yukon Gear – Pinion Seal For GM 8.5", 8.2", Buick, Oldsmobile, And Pontiac (Part No.30017)

Pinion Seal For GM 8.5", 8.2", Buick, Oldsmobile, And Pontiac

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$9.99
Pinion seal for GM 8.5″, 8.2″, Buick, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac.Yukon Mighty seal.

Product Features:
  • Pinion seal
  • Fits GM 8.5″ rear, 8.2″ and 8.2″ in Buick, Oldsmobile and Pontiac
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Dorman – Differential Ring and Pinion Set (Part No.697-300)

Differential Ring and Pinion Set

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$301.99
This differential ring and pinion directly replaces the original equipment on specific vehicle years, makes and models.

Product Features:
  • Direct replacement – this ring and pinion set matches the fit and function of the original components on certain vehicle applications
  • Effective fix – eliminates grinding and whining from failed original bearings
  • Thoroughly tested – vehicle try-on testing and rigorous quality control measures ensure longevity
  • Trustworthy quality – backed by team of designers and engineers in the United States
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National – Bearing Race (Part No.LM501314)

Bearing Race

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$9.29
Manufactured with premium-grade steel, National taper bearing cups feature crowned raceways to ensure even load distribution.

Product Features:
  • PREMIUM MATERIALS – Precision manufactured using premium-grade steel for outstanding durability and performance
  • SMOOTH ROTATION – Crowned raceways 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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Valvoline – DEXRON – VI ATF Full Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid, 1 Quart (Part No.822405)

DEXRON - VI ATF Full Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid, 1 Quart

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$14.49
Valvoline DEXRON-VI/MERCON LV ATF is a full-synthetic transmission fluid formulated with advanced additive technology to meet and exceed the requirements of the General Motors DEXRON-VI specification. It is officially licensed and approved by GM and is fully back-serviceable and can be used wherever DEXRON-II and/or DEXRON-III are recommended. Recommended for use in the following applications: DEXRON-VI, DEXRON-III, DEXRON-II, and Allison C-4.

Product Features:
  • Formulated with full-synthetic base stocks and advanced additive technology to meet the challenging demands of automatic transmissions
  • Enhanced anti-shudder protection for smooth shifting and maximum power transfer
  • Developed with anti-wear technology to help improve transmission durability
  • Engineered with a proprietary blend of base oils and advanced additives to provide better oil flow at low temperatures and greater film protection at higher temperatures
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Pro-King – Differential Cover Plug (Part No.742G484)

Differential Cover Plug

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$6.99
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 – Standard Open Spider Gear Kit For GM 12 Bolt Car And Truck With 30 Spline Axles (Part No.16043)

Standard Open Spider Gear Kit For GM 12 Bolt Car And Truck With 30 Spline Axles

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$207.99
Yukon standard open spider gear kit for GM 12P and 12T with 30 spline axles. 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
  • Fits GM 12 bolt passenger car and truck open differential with 30 spline axles
  • Includes two side gears, two pinion gears, cross pin shaft, cross pin bolt and spider gear thrust washers.
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Yukon Gear – Forged Yoke For GM 12P And 12T With A 1350 U/Joint Size (Part No.41069)

Forged Yoke For GM 12P And 12T With A 1350 U/Joint Size

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$209.99
Yukon forged yoke for GM 12P and 12T with a 1350 U/joint size (stronger than billet). 3.625″ snap ring span, 1.188″ cap diameter. Outside snap ring. All Yukon yokes come with a one year warranty against manufacturing defects.

Product Features:
  • Fits GM 12 bolt passenger car and truck
  • 30 spline
  • 1350 u-joint size
  • 3.625″ snap ring span
  • 1.188″ cap diameter
  • Outside snap ring design
  • U-bolt style
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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 – Chrome Cover For GM 12 Bolt Truck (Part No.32012)

Chrome Cover For GM 12 Bolt Truck

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$64.99
Chrome cover for GM 12T.

Product Features:
  • Fits GM 12 bolt truck
  • Chrome
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Yukon Gear – Differential (Part No.26052)

Differential

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$709.99
Differential

Pro-King – Differential Cross Shaft (Part No.742G930)

Differential Cross Shaft

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$2.99
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 – Standard Open Side Gear And Thrust Washer For GM 12 Bolt Car And Truck (Part No.33380)

Standard Open Side Gear And Thrust Washer For GM 12 Bolt Car And Truck

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$7.99
Standard Open side gear thrust washer for 12P and 12T GM.

Product Features:
  • Side gear thust washer for GM 12 bolt passenger car and truck
  • Fits standard open differentials only
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Yukon Gear – Star Washer For GM 12 Bolt Posi Cross Pin Bolt (Part No.33348)

Star Washer For GM 12 Bolt Posi Cross Pin Bolt

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$5.99
Star washer for GM 12 bolt posi cross pin bolt.

Product Features:
  • Star washer
  • Fits GM 12 bolt passenger car
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Driveworks – Tapered Roller Bearing (Part No.S-M-802048)

Tapered Roller Bearing

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$17.49
Product Features:
  • Brand may vary by location
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USA Standard Gear – Mini Spool For GM 8.5", 28 Spline (Part No.59011)

Mini Spool For GM 8.5", 28 Spline

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$139.99
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
  • Mini spool
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Yukon Gear – Dana 25, 27, 30, 44, Model 20 And Model 35, GM 7.5", 8.2", 8.5", 12P, 12T, C9.25 Rear Cover Bolt (Part No.33286)

Dana 25, 27, 30, 44, Model 20 And Model 35, GM 7.5", 8.2", 8.5", 12P, 12T, C9.25 Rear Cover Bolt

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$9.99
5/16″-18 cover bolt, Dana Spicer 25, 27, 30 and 44, AMC Model 20 and Model 35, Chrysler 9.25 rear, GM 7.5″, 7.625″, 8.2″, 8.5″, 12 bolt passenger car and truck.

Product Features:
  • Cover bolt for Dana Spicer 25, 27, 30 and 44, AMC Model 20 and Model 35, GM 7.5″, 7.625″, 8.2″, 8.5″ and 12 bolt passenger car and truck.
  • 1/2″ head
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Felpro – Axle Housing Cover Gasket Oval Shaped 10 Bolt Hole Gasket (Part No.RDS 55028-1)

Axle Housing Cover Gasket Oval Shaped 10 Bolt Hole Gasket

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$10.99
Fel-Pro® gaskets are specifically designed for the repair environment to deliver a reliable seal on even the most troublesome applications. Designed for imperfect sealing surfaces and manufactured with proprietary materials, you can count on Fel-Pro for innovative sealing solutions for the real-world repair environment.

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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Differentials Brands You Can Trust For Your GMC R1500

15 trusted brands of Differentials line our shelves, ready to help keep your GMC R1500 running smooth. Below are some of the most popular brands and their top Differentials offerings:

Popular Driveworks Differentials

Driveworks products for the GMC R1500 span several categories. Some of the highest-rated Driveworks Differentials that will fit your GMC R1500 are:
Oil Seal
from $7.99
(1)
Oil Seal
Differential Pinion Seals

Top GMC R1500 Differentials from Felpro

Your GMC R1500 will be purring again thanks to Felpro brand Differentials available for online order or in-store pick up. Popular Felpro parts include:
Axle Housing Cover Gasket Oval Shaped 10 Bolt Hole Gasket
from $10.99
(195)
Axle Housing Cover Gasket Oval Shaped 10 Bolt Hole Gasket
Rear Housing Cover Gaskets

Most Purchased GMC R1500 Differentials from Valvoline

When you buy the most frequently purchased Valvoline brand Differentials, you can be confident it will be the right part for your GMC R1500. Here are the Valvoline Differentials Advanced Auto customers buy the most:
Axle Housing Cover Gasket Oval Shaped 10 Bolt Hole Gasket
from $10.99
(195)
Axle Housing Cover Gasket Oval Shaped 10 Bolt Hole Gasket
Rear Housing Cover Gaskets
Differential Yoke including Seal and Pinion Nut
from $139.99
(10)
Differential Yoke including Seal and Pinion Nut
Differential Pinion Yokes

FAQs for GMC R1500 Differentials

What are the most purchased Differentials for the GMC R1500?

Out of 248 Differentials for the GMC R1500, the most popular in our inventory are:
DEX/MERC ATF Conventional Automatic Transmission Fluid, 1 Quart
from $11.99
This product is not rated
DEX/MERC ATF Conventional Automatic Transmission Fluid, 1 Quart
Differential Oil
Differential Shaft Lock Bolt
from $6.79
(11)
Differential Shaft Lock Bolt
Differential Pinion Shaft Lock Bolts

What are the top-rated GMC R1500 Differentials?

Top-rated Differentials for your GMC R1500 based on customer reviews/ratings are:
Differential Ring And Pinion
from $342.99
(23)
Differential Ring And Pinion
“Installed in mycar”
Differential Cover
from $37.99
(14)
Differential Cover
“Heavy steel with the original magnet. Fits like original.. Not a cheap stamping by any means”
Differential Yoke including Seal and Pinion Nut
from $139.99
(10)
Differential Yoke including Seal and Pinion Nut
“Will this fot 2001 jeep grand cherokee 4.0 limited with dana 35 read end”