1955 Ford Thunderbird Differentials

Essential 1955 Ford Thunderbird Differentials

Motive Gear – Differential Super Bearing Kit – Koyo (Part No.R7.5FRSK)

Differential Super Bearing Kit - Koyo

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$113.99
Motive Gear Differential Bearing Kits Include Front & Rear Pinion Bearing, Pinion Seal, Carrier Bearings, Pilot Bearing Where Applicable, Gear Marking Compound, Crush Sleeve, Pinion Nut, Brush, Thread Locking Compound And Cover Gasket Or Rtv

Product Features:
  • KIT, SUPER BRG & SEAL-FORD 7.5
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Royal Purple – HMX SAE 5W-30 High-Mileage Synthetic Engine Oil (1 Quart) (Part No.11744)

HMX SAE 5W-30 High-Mileage Synthetic Engine Oil (1 Quart)

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$12.99
Royal Purple HMX SAE 5W-30 High-Mileage Synthetic Motor Oil, 1 quart is specifically designed to minimize wear and restore lost performance in engines with more than 75,000 miles. Formulated with robust zinc/phosphorus anti-wear compounds combined with Royal Purple’s proprietary additive technology Synerlec, HMX is chemically enhanced to revitalize hardened seals, reducing oil consumption common in high-mileage engines. In addition, HMX is fortified with stout detergents to remove engine build-up and deposits, maintain cleanliness and promote engine longevity.

Product Features:
  • Specifically designed to minimize wear and restore lost performance in engines with more than 75,000 miles
  • Formulated with robust zinc/phosphorus anti-wear compounds combined with royal purple’s proprietary additive technology
  • Hmx is chemically enhanced to revitalize hardened seals, reducing oil consumption common in high-mileage engines
  • Reduces friction and metal-to-metal contact for peak engine performance
  • Also provides outstanding oxidation resistance to safely extend oil drain intervals, and an ionic attraction to metal surfaces, providing protection and minimizing wear at start-up
  • High-Mileage Formula: Specifically designed for engines with more than 75,000 miles, this full synthetic engine oil helps minimize wear and restore lost performance.
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Yukon Gear – Standard Open Side Gear And Thrust Washer For 7.5" Ford (Part No.33295)

Standard Open Side Gear And Thrust Washer For 7.5" Ford

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$19.99
Standard Open side gear thrust washer for 7.5″ Ford.

Product Features:
  • Side gear thrust washer
  • Fits Ford 7.5″
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Dorman – Help – Pinion Crush Sleeves (Part No.81056)

Pinion Crush Sleeves

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$5.99
This differential crush sleeve is designed to match the fit and function of the original sleeve on specified vehicles, and is engineered for durability and reliable performance.

Product Features:
  • Direct replacement – this differential crush sleeve is designed to match the fit and function of the original sleeve on specified vehicles.
  • Required replacement – when servicing the differential
  • 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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USA Standard Gear – Master Overhaul Kit for the Ford 7.5 Differential (Part No.37027)

Master Overhaul Kit for the Ford 7.5 Differential

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$199.99
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 Ford 7.5″
  • 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 – Adjuster Lock Bolt 3.062" & 3.250" Ford 9" Drop Out (Part No.32149)

Adjuster Lock Bolt 3.062" & 3.250" Ford 9" Drop Out

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$3.99
Adjuster lock bolt 3.062″ & 3.250″ Yukon Ford 9″ Drop Out.

Product Features:
  • Side adjuster lock bolt
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National – Bearings (Part No.25523)

Bearings

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$19.79
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 – Ring Gear Bolt (Part No.D8OZ4216B)

Ring Gear Bolt

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$1.99


Product Features:
  • BOLT 9″ FORD OPEN R.G. SAME AS M-4216A200
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Yukon Gear – Ford 9" Pinion Support, 35 Spline, 10 Hole, No Races Included (Part No.32165)

Ford 9" Pinion Support, 35 Spline, 10 Hole, No Races Included

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$569.99
Ford 9″ pinion Support, 35 spline, 10 hole, no races included.

Product Features:
  • Fits Ford 9″ with 35 spline pinion
  • Larger inner pinion bearing reduces gear deflection under high load
  • 6061 aluminum
  • 10 bolt holes
  • Does not include races
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Yukon Gear – Pinion Depth Shims For Ford 9" (Part No.55056)

Pinion Depth Shims For Ford 9"

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$26.99
Pinion depth shim kit 9″ Ford.

Product Features:
  • Pinion depth shims for Ford 9″
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Pro-King – Differential Case (Empty) (Part No.762B714A)

Differential Case (Empty)

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$242.99
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 Gear Install Kit (Part No.F8.8IK)

Differential Gear Install Kit

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$35.99


Product Features:
  • MINI INSTALL KIT FORD 8.8
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Yukon Gear – O-Ring For 9" Ford (Part No.30028)

O-Ring For 9" Ford

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$14.99
O-ring for 9″ Ford.Yukon Mighty seal.

Product Features:
  • Pinion support o-ring
  • Fits Ford 9″
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Yukon Gear – Mini Spool For Ford 8.8" With 28 Spline Axles (Part No.32225)

Mini Spool For Ford 8.8" With 28 Spline Axles

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$218.99
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 Ford 8.8″ with 28 spline axles
  • Provides 100% traction to both wheels at all times
  • Installs into standard open carrier case
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Yukon Gear – Forged Yoke For Ford 9" With 28 Spline Pinion And A 1350 U/Joint Size (Part No.41064)

Forged Yoke For Ford 9" With 28 Spline Pinion And A 1350 U/Joint Size

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$209.99
Yukon forged yoke for Ford 9″ with 28 spline pinion and 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 Ford 9″
  • 28 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 – One (1) Specialty Bearing Race To Adapt Small Bearing Journal Into A 3.250" Dropout (Part No.32157)

One (1) Specialty Bearing Race To Adapt Small Bearing Journal Into A 3.250" Dropout

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$51.99
One (1) specialty bearing race to adapt small bearing journal into a 3.250″ dropout. This adapter allows the use of a 28 or 31 spline carrier, positraction or locker in a 3.250″ dropout. This is a perfect solution if you are currently running 28 or 31 spline axles but are looking to upgrade to 35 spline later, or are stepping down from 35 spline but don’t want to buy a new dropout.

Product Features:
  • Carrier race
  • Fits Ford 9″
  • Conversion race to install small bearing carrier into 3.250″ dropout
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Timken – Differential Pinion (Part No.J7021374649TIM)

Differential Pinion

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$12.34
Differential Pinion

Yukon Gear – Extra HD 3.062" Nodular Iron Dropout For Ford 9" (Part No.32099)

Extra HD 3.062" Nodular Iron Dropout For Ford 9"

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$615.99
Yukon Extra HD 3.062″ nodular Iron dropout for Ford 9″. Yukon nodular iron dropouts feature a 5/8″ cap bolt and forged caps for maximum strength. Rated up to 1200HP!

Product Features:
  • Fits Ford 9″
  • 3.062″ carrier race diameter
  • Nodular iron for added strength
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Yukon Gear – Dura Grip Positraction For Ford 8.8" With 28 Spline Axles (Part No.26005)

Dura Grip Positraction For Ford 8.8" With 28 Spline Axles

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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.

Product Features:
  • Fits Ford 8.8″ with 28 spline axles
  • 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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Yukon Gear – Pinion Gear And Thrust Washer (0.750" Shaft) For 8.8" Ford (Part No.33297)

Pinion Gear And Thrust Washer (0.750" Shaft) For 8.8" Ford

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$8.99
Pinion gear thrust washer (0.750″ shaft) for 8.8″ Ford.

Product Features:
  • Pinion gear thrust washer
  • Fits Ford 8.8″
  • 0.750″ I.D.
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Felpro – Differential Cover Gasket (Part No.RDS 55460)

Differential Cover Gasket

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$8.29
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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Yukon Gear – Side Gear With Hub For 8" And 9" Ford With 28 Splines (Part No.16163)

Side Gear With Hub For 8" And 9" Ford With 28 Splines

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$46.99
Side gear with hub for 8″ and 9″ Ford with 28 splines.

Product Features:
  • Side gear with hub
  • Fits Ford 8″ and 9″ standard open differential and Trac Loc positraction with 28 spline axles
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Yukon Gear – Pinion Nut (Part No.33154)

Pinion Nut

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$7.99
Pinion nut for Ford 7.5″, 8″, 8.8″, 9 3/8″ & 9″. 1 1/6″ socket, 3/4″ x 20 thread.

Product Features:
  • Pinion nut for Ford 7.5″, 8″ and 9″
  • 3/4″ x 20 thread
  • 1 1/6″ socket
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Yukon Gear – Outer Oil Slinger For Ford 7.5", 8.8", 9", 10.25" (Part No.33022)

Outer Oil Slinger For Ford 7.5", 8.8", 9", 10.25"

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$8.99
Replacement outer oil slinger for Ford 7.5″, 8.8″, 9″, 10.25″, Nissan Titan rear, Dana 44 Rubicon & 44 JK non-Rubicon.

Product Features:
  • Outer oil slinger for Ford 10.25″, 7.5″, 8.8″ and 9″ also Jeep JK and Nissan Titan rear
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Yukon Gear – Fine Thread Pinion Support Bolt (Aftermarket Aluminum Only) For 9" Ford (Part No.33243)

Fine Thread Pinion Support Bolt (Aftermarket Aluminum Only) For 9" Ford

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$5.99
Fine thread pinion support bolt (aftermarket aluminum only) for 9″ Ford.

Product Features:
  • Pinion support bolt for Ford 9″
  • 3/8″ x 24 thread
  • 1.5″ long
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Motive Gear – Performance Differential Ring and Pinion (Part No.F890557AX)

Performance Differential Ring and Pinion

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$347.99


Product Features:
  • FRD 10BLT 9.0 R/P 5.57AX MGP
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Yukon Gear – Trac Loc Clutch Guide For 9" Ford (Part No.33250)

Trac Loc Clutch Guide For 9" Ford

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$4.99
Trac Loc clutch guide for 9″ Ford.

Product Features:
  • Clutch guide
  • Fits Ford 8″ and 9″
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National – Shaft Repair Sleeve (Part No.99157)

Shaft Repair Sleeve

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$37.49
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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1955 Ford Thunderbird Differentials

Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 1955 Ford Thunderbird. Maybe you just need a couple of Differentials. Either way, Advance Auto Parts has 303 different Differentials in our inventory ranging from $1.99 to $1,211.99. That means you can find the exact parts or products you need to keep that 1955 Ford Thunderbird running smoothly.

Differentials are only as good as their brand. We stock 11 different brands to make sure you have plenty of trusted parts to choose from for your 1955 Ford Thunderbird. Yukon Gear, 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 1955 Ford Thunderbird, but don’t take our word for it – read our customer ratings and reviews and buy with confidence. Out of the 42 reviews in this category, some of the top rated parts include Shaft Repair Sleeve with 5.0 stars and Differential Pinion Nut with 4.0 stars.

So if you’re in the market for aftermarket Differentials to keep your 1955 Ford Thunderbird 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 1955 Ford Thunderbird Last

Simple repair, complete replacement, or a full rebuild. No matter the job, your 1955 Ford Thunderbird 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 Thunderbird 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 1955 Ford Thunderbird, our most popular Powertrax Differentials include:
No-Slip Traction System
from $551.99
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No-Slip Traction System
Differential Open Unit and Components

Top 1955 Ford Thunderbird Differentials from Felpro

Felpro products are another trusted brand when it comes to Differentials for your 1955 Ford Thunderbird. Popular Felpro parts include:
Axle Housing Cover Gasket
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Axle Housing Cover Gasket
Rear Housing Cover Gaskets

FAQs for 1955 Ford Thunderbird Differentials

What are the most purchased Differentials for the 1955 Ford Thunderbird?

Out of 303 Differentials for the 1955 Ford Thunderbird, the most popular in our inventory are:
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
Multi Purpose Seal
from $23.29
(4)
Multi Purpose Seal
Differential Pinion Seals
Oil Seal
from $10.49
(3)
Oil Seal
Differential Pinion Seals

What are the top-rated 1955 Ford Thunderbird Differentials?

Top-rated Differentials for your 1955 Ford Thunderbird based on customer reviews/ratings are:
Shaft Repair Sleeve
from $43.99
(2)
Shaft Repair Sleeve
“As a mechanic I dont have time or money to waste on inferior products, which this is not. Great product,great price”
Differential Pinion Nut
from $6.49
(1)
Differential Pinion Nut
“If a pinion nut is ever removed from the pinion shaft, it is recommended NOT to reuse it. Replace it with a BRAND NEW nut, even if the old nut is rel”