GMC R1500 Differentials

Your One-Stop Shop For Trusted GMC R1500 Differentials

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 $1.99 to $1,969.99.

Beyond great prices, we stock trusted brands manufacturing all types of Differentials for your GMC R1500. Of the 14 OEM and aftermarket parts brands we carry, some of the most popular are Valvoline, FELPRO, and Dorman.

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

USA Standard Gear – Ring & Pinion Gear Set For GM 8.5" In A 4.11 Ratio (Part No.36216)

Ring & Pinion Gear Set For GM 8.5" In A 4.11 Ratio

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$274.99
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
  • 4.11 ratio
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Dorman – Differential Pinion Yoke Assembly (Part No.697-545)

Differential Pinion Yoke Assembly

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$313.99
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 – DEX/MERC Automatic Transmission Fluid, 1 Gallon (Part No.773636)

DEX/MERC Automatic Transmission Fluid, 1 Gallon

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$35.99
Valvoline DEX/MERC ATF is a high-quality transmission fluid formulated to meet the challenging demands many automatic transmissions. Its responsive low-temperature fluidity is beneficial in both electronic and hydraulic controlled transmissions and transaxles. Recommended for use in the following applications: MERCON®, DEXRON®-III, Ford M2C138-CJ and M2C166-H, Allison C-4 and TES-389, and Caterpillar TO-2.

Product Features:
  • Formulated with premium 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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Yukon Gear – Chrome Moly Cross Pin Shaft For Mini-Spool For GM 12 Bolt Car And Truck (Part No.32236)

Chrome Moly Cross Pin Shaft For Mini-Spool For GM 12 Bolt Car And Truck

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$61.99
Chrome Moly cross pin shaft for Mini-Spool for GM 12P and 12T HD.

Product Features:
  • Hardened cross pin shaft
  • Fits GM 12 bolt passenger car and truck
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Richmond Gear – RngPnnInstlKt (Part No.83-1021-1)

RngPnnInstlKt

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$182.99
RngPnnInstlKt

Yukon Gear – 1541H Alloy Rear Axle For ’80-’87 8.5" GM 2WD Truck (Part No.21253)

1541H Alloy Rear Axle For '80-'87 8.5" GM 2WD Truck

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$284.99
Yukon 1541H alloy rear axle for ’80-’87 8.5″ GM 2WD truck with a length of 31-5/16″ inches and 28 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:
  • 28 spline
  • 5 lug
  • 31 5/16″ long
  • Fits GM 8.5″ in 1980-1987 GM 2WD truck
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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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Motive Gear – Differential Carrier Shim Kit (Part No.1101)

Differential Carrier Shim Kit

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$8.49
High-quality Differential Carrier Shim Kit

Product Features:
  • CARRIER SHIMS 12 BOLT GM CAR & TRUCK ALSO GM8.6″ 99-ON
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Yukon Gear – 14 Plate Carbon Clutches For GM 8.2", GM 8.5", 12T, 12P, Ford 8.8" & Cast Iron ‘Vette (Part No.16041)

14 Plate Carbon Clutches For GM 8.2", GM 8.5", 12T, 12P, Ford 8.8" & Cast Iron 'Vette

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$404.99
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
  • 14 piece kit
  • Carbon fiber clutches
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Pro-King – Differential Cross Shaft (Part No.742G930)

Differential Cross Shaft

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$2.79
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.9207883005)

No-Slip Traction System

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$551.99
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 – Dura Grip Positraction For GM 8.5" With 28 Spline Axles (Part No.26015)

    Dura Grip Positraction For GM 8.5" With 28 Spline Axles

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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.

    Product Features:
    • 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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    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 – Redi Sleeve For GM 8.5", 9.5" & 8.2" Bop Yokes (Part No.30229)

    Redi Sleeve For GM 8.5", 9.5" & 8.2" Bop Yokes

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    $57.99
    8.5, 9.5, & 8.2 Buick, Oldsmobile, Pontiac GM REDI sleeve yoke saver.Yukon Mighty seal.

    Product Features:
    • Pinion Redi-sleeve
    • Fits GM 8.5″, 9.5″ and 8.2″ Buick, Oldsmobile and Pontiac
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    Yukon Gear – 8.5" & 8.2" GM Carrier Installation Kit (Part No.57008)

    8.5" & 8.2" GM Carrier Installation Kit

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    $109.99
    Yukon Carrier installation kits are great, low cost kit for carrier changes such as Positraction or locker upgrades. Carrier installation kit for GM 8.2″ & 8.5″ differential. This kit contains carrier bearings, races and shims.

    Product Features:
    • Fits GM 7.5″, 7.625″ 8.2″ and 8.5″
    • Includes carrier bearings and races and “super” carrier shim kit
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    Pro-King – Differential Cover Gasket (Part No.742G303A)

    Differential Cover Gasket

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    $31.49
    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 – Minor Install Kit For GM 12 Bolt Truck Differential (Part No.12044)

    Minor Install Kit For GM 12 Bolt Truck Differential

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    $151.99
    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. (Includes Supershims).

    Product Features:
    • Fits GM 12 bolt truck
    • Included are a pinion seal, crush sleeve, complete shim kit, marking compound and brush.
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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 – Positraction Clutch Guide (Part No.33352)

    Positraction Clutch Guide

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    $8.99
    Positraction clutch guide.

    Product Features:
    • 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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    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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    Richmond Gear – Differential Mini Spool (Part No.78-1028-1)

    Differential Mini Spool

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    $124.99
    Richmond Gear is the leading manufacturer of professional quality, high-performance drivetrain products. Our complete line of products ranges from high performance ring-and-pinion sets for serious street and racing applications to torque-hungry manual transmissions and components. Richmond Gear products have been winners both at the Daytona 500 and U.S. Nationals for decades. WINNERS RUN RICHMOND!

    Product Features:
    • For over 80-years, the Richmond Double-Diamond logo has represented some of the highest quality gears in the racing industry. Winners Run Richmond!
    • The superior quality of Richmond gearsets is a result of outstanding design, world class manufacturing and an extensive testing process that is performed on all products.
    • Richmond performance gearsets have been winners for decades at: NHRA, NMRA, NMCA, Daytona 500, WISSOTA and U.S. Nationals.
    • Richmond Gear is a leading manufacturer of high performance ring and pinion gearsets and drivetrain components, backed by a two year warranty.
    • Engineered to perform faster and be more reliable, Richmond performance drivetrain products are the result of a continuous research and development program combined with state-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities.
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    FAG US – CUP (Part No.LM67010)

    CUP

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    $6.69
    CUP

    Yukon Gear – Bearing Race Driver Set, 21 Piece (Part No.56030)

    Bearing Race Driver Set, 21 Piece

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    $1566.99
    21 Piece bearing race driver set. (Box wt: 140lbs) No return.

    Product Features:
    • Bearing race driver set
    • 21 pieces
    • All steel construction
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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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    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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    Differentials Brands You Can Trust For Your GMC R1500

    14 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 $7.79
    (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:
    Differential Cover Gasket
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    (195)
    Differential Cover Gasket
    Rear Differential 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:
    DEX/MERC Automatic Transmission Fluid, 1 Gallon
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    (17)
    DEX/MERC Automatic Transmission Fluid, 1 Gallon
    Differential Oil
    Differential Cover Gasket
    from $9.99
    (195)
    Differential Cover Gasket
    Rear Differential Cover Gaskets

    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 Automatic Transmission Fluid, 1 Gallon
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    (17)
    DEX/MERC Automatic Transmission Fluid, 1 Gallon
    Differential Oil
    3 Qt - 80W90 Conventional Gear Oil With Posi Additive
    from $57.99
    This product is not rated
    3 Qt – 80W90 Conventional Gear Oil With Posi Additive
    Differential Oil

    What are the top-rated GMC R1500 Differentials?

    Top-rated Differentials for your GMC R1500 based on customer reviews/ratings are:
    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
    from $5.99
    (11)
    Differential Shaft Lock Bolt
    “great”
    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”