1981 GMC Suburban Differentials

GMC Suburban Differentials - 1981
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  • Richmond® - Excel™ Ring and Pinion Gear Set
    Richmond®Excel™ Ring and Pinion Gear Set
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    # 1029235592
    GMC Suburban 1981, Excel™ Ring and Pinion Gear Set by Richmond®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by Richmond features premium quality and will perform better than advertised. Perfect for your vehicle and...
    Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle
    $7.75 - $369.99
  • Motive Gear® - A-Line Ring and Pinion Gear Set
    Motive Gear®A-Line Ring and Pinion Gear Set
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    # 503589107
    GMC Suburban 1981, A-Line Ring and Pinion Gear Set by Motive Gear®. Motive Gear stock performance ring and pinions are excellent replacements for OE. Experienced installers prefer ring and pinions for easy setup, superior strength,...
    Quiet operationComputer controlled heat treatment
    $190.09 - $229.84
  • ARB® - Air Locker™ Differential
    ARB®Air Locker™ Differential
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    # 3832891344
    GMC C2500 Suburban / K2500 Suburban with GM 10.5" Series Axle 1981, Air Locker™ Differential by ARB®. Created to provide 100% traction on demand, without sacrificing any of your vehicle's highway driving performance, ARB Air Lockers...
    Differential CaseFlange Cap Assembly
    $1,231.00
  • Auburn Gear® - Grip-N-Loc™ Differential
    Auburn Gear®Grip-N-Loc™ Differential
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    # 4013869684
    GMC Suburban 1981, Grip-N-Loc™ Differential by Auburn Gear®. Auburn Gear’s most advanced limited slip differential, the Grip-N-Loc™, builds upon exclusive technologies found in the previous limited slip line, but is reengineered...
    Upgrades vehicles for safe transfer of increased power/torque across the axleCase material is up to 50% stronger than OE cases
    $608.80 - $655.37
  • Dorman® - OE Solutions™ Differential Ring and Pinion
    Dorman®OE Solutions™ Differential Ring and Pinion
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    # 5650355492
    GMC Suburban 1981, OE Solutions™ Differential Ring and Pinion by Dorman®. The gears of Dorman’s Differential Ring and Pinion are engineered to effectively transfer torque from the driveshaft to the axles. It's robust steel...
    Replacement eliminates driveline grinding and whining soundsDirect replacement for a proper fit
    $183.46 - $779.52
  • Yukon Gear & Axle® - High Performance Ring and Pinion Gear Set
    Yukon Gear & Axle®High Performance Ring and Pinion Gear Set
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    # 3658641886
    GMC Suburban 1981, High Performance Ring and Pinion Gear Set by Yukon Gear & Axle®. Yukon Ring and Pinion sets give you the confidence of knowing you’re running gears designed for the harshest of conditions. Whether it’s on the...
    Smooth finishEasy Set-Up
    $359.89 - $587.89
  • Eaton® - Detroit Truetrac™ Rear Differential
    Eaton®Detroit Truetrac™ Rear Differential
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    # 1029303592
    GMC Suburban 1981, Detroit Truetrac™ Rear Differential by Eaton®. The Detroit Truetrac is a helical-gear style performance differential that maximizes wheel traction and enhances driving and handling characteristics. Operation of the...
    Helical-style pinion gearsLimited-slip operation
    $634.99 - $759.99
  • Dorman® - OE Solutions™ Rear Differential Positive Unit Assembly
    Dorman®OE Solutions™ Rear Differential Positive Unit Assembly
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    # mpn4645017196
    GMC C1500 Suburban / C2500 Suburban / K1500 Suburban 1981, OE Solutions™ Rear Differential Positive Unit Assembly by Dorman®. Hard use and poor lubrication can wear out a differential. Restore original performance with this...
    Direct replacement - this differential carrier fits in place of this vehicle's original equipment carrier100% new - this differential carrier uses all-new components
    $674.49
  • Yukon Gear & Axle® - Dura Grip™ Differential
    Yukon Gear & Axle®Dura Grip™ Differential
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    # 3658510927
    GMC Suburban 1981, Dura Grip™ Differential by Yukon Gear & Axle®. The Yukon Dura Grip an example of the popular clutch plate limited slips that appeared as OE equipment. Steel clutch plates, half of which are covered with a friction...
    Provides aggressive yet smooth traction to give you the confidence and performance you needFully rebuildable 4 spring design with composite clutches
    $781.89 - $1,057.89
  • Yukon Gear & Axle® - Front and Rear Differential
    Yukon Gear & Axle®Front and Rear Differential
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    # mpn4576985114
    GMC C2500 Suburban / K2500 Suburban with Chrysler 9.25" Series Axle 1981, Front and Rear Differential by Yukon Gear & Axle®. Loaded Standard Open Carrier Case. Yukon Gear and Axle manufactures a full line of standard open carrier cases...
    Enables you to keep your engine in the powerband for more giddy-up and high speedAllows for getting superior traction on just about any brutal terrain
    $527.89
  • Yukon Gear & Axle® - Grizzly Locker™ Differential
    Yukon Gear & Axle®Grizzly Locker™ Differential
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    # 3658420024
    GMC Suburban 1981, Grizzly Locker™ Differential by Yukon Gear & Axle®. The Yukon Grizzly Locker is the ultimate in mechanical locking differentials for street, off-road, and drag racing. Grizzly Lockers provide 100% power to both...
    Available for many popular off-road & performance applicationsPatent pending design reduces common failures
    $779.89 - $1,031.89
  • Yukon Gear & Axle® - Mini Spool
    Yukon Gear & Axle®Mini Spool
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    # 3569252032
    GMC Suburban 1981, Mini Spool by Yukon Gear & Axle®. 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...
    Provides 100% traction to both wheels at all timesInstalls into standard open carrier case
    $164.89 - $282.89
  • Yukon Gear & Axle® - Spool
    Yukon Gear & Axle®Spool
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    # 68598738
    GMC Suburban 1981, Spool by Yukon Gear & Axle®. Dominate the track or hit the trails with confidence by fine tuning your vehicle for neck-breaking speed and performance with this premium differential component that delivers the ultimate...
    Enables you to keep your engine in the powerband for more giddy-up and high speedAllows for getting superior traction on just about any brutal terrain
    $417.89 - $524.89
  • Spicer® - Mini Spool
    Spicer®Mini Spool
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    # 3569634010
    GMC Suburban with GM 8.5" Series Axle 1981, Mini Spool by Spicer®. Designed to replace the spider gears inside the differential case, Spicer mini spools are a fast, effective way to get full lock-up on the dirt track or off-road.
    Expertly crafted from premium materialsDesigned to match rigorous quality standards
    $130.27 - $156.87
  • Richmond® - Excel™ Differential Carrier
    Richmond®Excel™ Differential Carrier
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    # 1029017501
    GMC Suburban 1981, Excel™ Differential Carrier by Richmond®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by Richmond features premium quality and will perform better than advertised. Perfect for your vehicle and lifestyle,...
    Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle
    $94.27 - $252.34
  • Richmond® - Excel™ Front Mini Spool
    Richmond®Excel™ Front Mini Spool
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    # mpn4561984109
    GMC Suburban with GM 8.5" Series Axle 1981, Excel™ Front Mini Spool by Richmond®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by Richmond features premium quality and will perform better than advertised. Perfect for your...
    Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle
    $88.94
  • Richmond® - Mini Spool
    Richmond®Mini Spool
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    # 5281793097
    GMC Suburban 1981, Mini Spool by Richmond®. Dominate the track or hit the trails with confidence by fine tuning your vehicle for neck-breaking speed and performance with this premium differential component that delivers the ultimate in...
    Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle
    $88.94 - $106.41
  • Richmond® - Mini Spool
    Richmond®Mini Spool
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    # 4157527189
    GMC Suburban 1981, Mini Spool by Richmond®. Dominate the track or hit the trails with confidence by fine tuning your vehicle for neck-breaking speed and performance with this premium differential component that delivers the ultimate in...
    Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle
    $88.94 - $106.41
  • Richmond® - Mini Spool
    Richmond®Mini Spool
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    # 1405030200
    GMC Suburban 1981, Mini Spool by Richmond®. Dominate the track or hit the trails with confidence by fine tuning your vehicle for neck-breaking speed and performance with this premium differential component that delivers the ultimate in...
    Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle
    $88.94 - $106.41
  • Richmond® - Street Gear Ring and Pinion Gear Set
    Richmond®Street Gear Ring and Pinion Gear Set
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    # 503604117
    GMC Suburban 1981, Street Gear Ring and Pinion Gear Set by Richmond®. Richmond Gear ring and pinions are perfect for any vehicle where performance and durability matters. Made from first-run steel, never recycled material, Richmond ring...
    Outstanding design and state of the art manufacturing techniquesExtensive testing ensures uncompromising reliability
    $314.99 - $529.99
  • Eaton® - Detroit Locker™ Rear Differential
    Eaton®Detroit Locker™ Rear Differential
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    # mpn4841617002
    GMC K2500 Suburban with 14 Bolt, 1.50" Axle Shaft Diameter, GM 10.5" Series Axle 1981, Detroit Locker™ Rear Differential by Eaton®. The Detroit Locker is a 100%-automatic locking differential that provides ultimate traction for mild...
    100% automatic locking - no driver action neededProvides maximum amount of traction to both wheel ends
    $626.99
  • Eaton® - Posi™ Differential
    Eaton®Posi™ Differential
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    # 3484766089
    GMC Suburban 1981, Posi™ Differential by Eaton®. The Eaton Posi limited-slip differential prevents wheel slip before it can get started. To do that, carbon disc clutch packs, preloaded by a central spring assembly, are located behind...
    Superior rebuildable designRace-bred carbon friction discs
    $588.99 - $829.99
  • Motive Gear® - Mini Spool
    Motive Gear®Mini Spool
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    # 3133406897
    GMC Suburban 1981, Mini Spool by Motive Gear®. Dominate the track or hit the trails with confidence by fine tuning your vehicle for neck-breaking speed and performance with this premium differential component that delivers the ultimate...
    Motive Gear uses the highest quality standards of manufacturingFrom machining and finishing to heat treatment company demand the best
    $95.10 - $234.69
  • Motive Gear® - Performance Ring and Pinion Gear Set
    Motive Gear®Performance Ring and Pinion Gear Set
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    # 4214033563
    GMC C1500 Suburban / K1500 Suburban / K2500 Suburban with 2.73 and Up Gear Ratio, 10 Bolt, GM 8.5" Series Axle / GM 8.625" Series Axle 1981, Performance Ring and Pinion Gear Set by Motive Gear®. Motive Gear Performance ring and pinions...
    Central contact patternCNC start to finish
    $364.99 - $514.99
  • Motive Gear® - Performance Ring and Pinion Gear Set
    Motive Gear®Performance Ring and Pinion Gear Set
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    # 4157465178
    GMC C1500 Suburban / K1500 Suburban / K2500 Suburban with 2.73 and Up Gear Ratio with 10 Bolt with GM 8.5" Series Axle / with GM 8.625" Series Axle 1981, Performance Ring and Pinion Gear Set by Motive Gear®. Motive Gear Performance ring...
    Central contact patternCNC start to finish
    $328.67 - $514.99
  • Motive Gear® - Ring and Pinion Gear Set
    Motive Gear®Ring and Pinion Gear Set
    1
    # 126495219
    GMC Suburban 1981, Ring and Pinion Gear Set by Motive Gear®. Motive Gear stock performance ring and pinions are excellent replacements for OE. Experienced installers prefer ring and pinions for easy setup, superior strength, quality,...
    Quiet operationComputer controlled heat treatment
    $339.99 - $499.99
  • SKF® - Differential Rebuild Kit
    SKF®Differential Rebuild Kit
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    # 1471832624
    GMC Suburban 1981, Differential Rebuild Kit by SKF®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by SKF features premium quality and will perform better than advertised. Perfect for your vehicle and lifestyle, it is...
    Excellent replacement for your worn out or faulty partDesigned to restore original performance and reliability
    $115.92 - $288.67
  • Timken® - Differential Pinion Seal
    Timken®Differential Pinion Seal
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    # 531167858
    GMC Suburban 1981, Differential Pinion Seal by Timken®. Timken offers the right seal to keep your vehicle running optimally. Timken seals provide ultimate protection from contaminants and help retain lubricants and liquids, ensuring...
    Machined rubber sealing edge provides greater accuracy and consistency and a better sealing surfaceAn extra dust lip helps keep harmful contaminants out and protects against rust and corrosion
    $8.50 - $19.09
  • National® - Outer Differential Pinion Seal
    National®Outer Differential Pinion Seal
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    # 531187994
    GMC Suburban 1981, Outer Differential Pinion Seal by National®. This product is made of high-quality materials to serve you for years to come. Designed using state-of-the-art technology and with customers in mind, this product by...
    Designed to increase wheel-end reliability by effectively excluding dirt, moisture, and other contaminantsA patent-pending National Dynamic Edge technology allows for maximum protection
    $8.96 - $22.64
  • Timken® - Differential Race
    Timken®Differential Race
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    # 4033442273
    GMC Suburban 1981, Differential Race by Timken®. Precision manufactured using premium materials and made by the company that is trusted by many carmakers, the Timken race is the right choice if you opt for a highly durable part that...
    OE quality fit, performance, and reliabilityCost-effective friction management solution
    $6.76 - $12.35




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