1955 Ford Thunderbird Drivetrains

Essential 1955 Ford Thunderbird Drivetrains

Spicer – Universal Joint (Part No.5-213X)

Universal Joint

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$39.99
When you see the Spicer name, you know you are buying the highest quality product available. Spicer universal joints are no exception. Dana manufactures a full line of Spicer universal joints that are engineered to ensure longer life for vehicles.
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Yukon Gear – Pinion Support Bolt For 8" And 9" Ford (Part No.33242)

Pinion Support Bolt For 8" And 9" Ford

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$6.99
Pinion support bolt for 8″ and 9″ Ford.

Product Features:
  • Pinion support bolt for Ford 8″ and 9″
  • 3/8″ x 24 thread
  • 1.0″ long
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Richmond Gear – Differential Cross Shaft (Part No.CSPF88L)

Differential Cross Shaft

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$26.99
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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Yukon Gear – Adaptor Washer For 28 Spline Pinion In Oversize Support, For 9" Ford (Part No.32240)

Adaptor Washer For 28 Spline Pinion In Oversize Support, For 9" Ford

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Adaptor washer for 28 spline pinion in oversize support, for 9″ Ford.

Product Features:
  • Adapter washer
  • Fits Ford 9″
  • Adapts 28 spline pinion into 35 spline pinion support
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Dorman – Spindle Washer – I.D. 3/4 In. O.D. 1-21/32 In. Thickness 3/32 In. (Part No.618-005.1)

Spindle Washer - I.D. 3/4 In. O.D. 1-21/32 In. Thickness 3/32 In.

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$3.79
This spindle nut washer is designed to match the fit and function of the original part on specified vehicles. Made of quality materials, it is engineered for reliable performance.

Product Features:
  • Direct replacement – this spindle nut washer matches the fit and function of the factory part on specified years, makes and models
  • Ideal solution – this washer is a reliable replacement for an original part that is missing or has failed due to wear
  • 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 – Ring & Pinion Gear Set For Ford 8.8" In A 4.88 Ratio (Part No.36127)

Ring & Pinion Gear Set For Ford 8.8" In A 4.88 Ratio

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$374.99
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 standard rotation Ford 8.8″
  • 8.80″ ring gear diameter
  • 30 spline pinion
  • 10 ring gear bolts
  • 4.88 ratio
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Yukon Gear – Pinion Seal For 7.5", 8.8", And 9.75" Ford, And Also 1985-’86 9" Ford (Part No.30037)

Pinion Seal For 7.5", 8.8", And 9.75" Ford, And Also 1985-'86 9" Ford

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Pinion seal for 7.5″, 8.8″, and 9.75″ Ford, and also 1985-’86 9″ Ford.Yukon Mighty seal.

Product Features:
  • Pinion seal
  • Fits Ford 7.5″, 8.8″ and some 9.75″
  • 2.785″ O.D.
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USA Standard Gear – Master Overhaul Kit for ’09 & Down Ford 8.8" Differential. (Part No.37030)

Master Overhaul Kit for '09 & Down Ford 8.8" Differential.

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$201.99
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 2009 and down Ford 8.8″
  • 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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Motive Gear – Differential Pinion Shim Kit (Part No.1100)

Differential Pinion Shim Kit

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$7.49
High-quality Differential Component Shim

Product Features:
  • SHIM KIT FITS-8.25-F7.5-AMC20-GM0
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Felpro – Axle Housing Cover Gasket (Part No.RDS 6629)

Axle Housing Cover Gasket

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$6.49
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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National – Shaft Repair Sleeve (Part No.99181)

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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Yukon Gear – Trac Loc Clutch Guide For 9" Ford (Part No.33250)

Trac Loc Clutch Guide For 9" Ford

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Trac Loc clutch guide for 9″ Ford.

Product Features:
  • Clutch guide
  • Fits Ford 8″ and 9″
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Mr. Gasket – Differential Gasket (Part No.142)

Differential Gasket

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$20.49
Mr. Gasket Axle Housing/Differential Cover or Rear End Gaskets are manufactured from a .047 inch thick cellulose/nitrile composite gasket material for excellent sealing and durability. They are precision die-cut for an excellent fit.

Product Features:
  • .047″ thick cellulose/nitrile composite gasket material
  • Precision die cut
  • Reusable
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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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Driveworks – Clutch Release Bearing (Part No.S-FC-66998)

Clutch Release Bearing

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$6.49
Product Features:
  • Brand may vary by location
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Motive Gear – Differential Mini Spool (Part No.MS88-31)

Differential Mini Spool

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Product Features:
  • MINI SPOOL 8.8 FORD 31SPL
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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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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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National – Bearings (Part No.LM67048)

Bearings

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$9.29
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 – Standard Open Carrier Case & Spiders, Ford 8.8", 31 Spline (Part No.20070)

Standard Open Carrier Case & Spiders, Ford 8.8", 31 Spline

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Product Features:
  • Standard open carrier case and spiders
  • Fits Ford 8.8″ with 31 spline axles
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National – Bearings (Part No.31594)

Bearings

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$29.99
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.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 – Pinion Install Kit For Ford Daytona 9" Differential (Part No.13049)

Pinion Install Kit For Ford Daytona 9" Differential

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$225.99
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, pinion nut, 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 Ford 9″ with Daytona pinion support
  • Included are pinion bearings and races, pinion seal, crush sleeve eliminator , complete pinion shim kit, and marking compound with brush.
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Yukon Gear – Trac Loc Spring For Ford 9" & 8" (Part No.33518)

Trac Loc Spring For Ford 9" & 8"

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$8.99
Product Features:
  • Trac Loc spring for Ford 8″ and 9″
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Motive Gear – Differential Carrier Gear Kit (Part No.F7.5BI)

Differential Carrier Gear Kit

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$159.99


Product Features:
  • INTERNALS FORD 7.5
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USA Standard Gear – Spartan Spring & Pin Kit, Fits Smaller Designs (Part No.17011)

Spartan Spring & Pin Kit, Fits Smaller Designs

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$26.99
Spartan spring & pin kit, fits smaller designs.

Product Features:
  • Replacement spring and pin kit for Spartan Locker
  • Fits Dana 30, Dana 44, AMC Model 20, AMC Model 35, and Toyota designs
  • Includes 4 springs and 4 alignment pins
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Yukon Gear – Wheel Lug Stud (Part No.33571)

Wheel Lug Stud

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$7.99
Wheel Lug Stud

Yukon Gear – Bearing Install Kit For Ford 9-3/8" Differential (Part No.11101)

Bearing Install Kit For Ford 9-3/8" Differential

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$319.99
Yukon Bearing installation kits are perfect for shops & builders who have shims on the shelf and are looking to save cost over a Master Overhaul kit. This kit uses Timken 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. Yukon 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 Ford 9 3/8″
  • Included are carrier bearings and races, pinion bearings and races, pinion seal, crush sleeve, marking compound and brush.
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Motive Gear – Differential Bearing Kit – Timken (Part No.R9R306S)

Differential Bearing Kit - Timken

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$118.99
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:
  • BEARING KIT FORD 9″ W/3.062 CARRIER BRGS & STD PINION SUPPORT
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Popular 1955 Ford Thunderbird Drivetrains Categories

1955 Ford Thunderbird Drivetrains

You count on your 1955 Ford Thunderbird to run right. That means taking care of it with regular maintenance, necessary repairs, and the right parts. Advance Auto Parts can help with all of that thanks to our extensive inventory of trusted Drivetrains. With 320 Drivetrains ranging in price from $1.99 to $1,211.99, you’re sure to find everything you need for your 1955 Ford Thunderbird.

Brands matter. If you want to shop a specific Drivetrains brand, we stock 12 different brands like Driveworks, National, and Yukon Gear. 1955 Ford Thunderbird Drivetrains start as low as $1.99!

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Top-Rated Drivetrains Brands For Your 1955 Ford Thunderbird

Trusted Drivetrains OEM and aftermarket product brands are what Advance Auto Parts specializes in. The brands we work with are sure to keep that 1955 Ford Thunderbird running right for years to come. In our inventory you’ll find brands like Driveworks, National, Yukon Gear, and even more.

Popular Dorman Drivetrains

You’ll find popular Dorman brand products across Spindles. All are waiting to get your 1955 Ford Thunderbird back on the road. Some of the top-rated Dorman products in these categories are:
Standard Spindle Nut 3/4 In.-16 Hex Size 1-1/16 In.
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(3)
Standard Spindle Nut 3/4 In.-16 Hex Size 1-1/16 In.
Spindle Lock Nuts

Top-Rated Driveworks Drivetrains


If Driveworks are what you’re looking for, our inventory holds plenty. We stock Driveworks brand Drivetrains for your 1955 Ford Thunderbird, and some of our most reviewed Driveworks parts include:
Taper Bearing Set
from $10.29
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Taper Bearing Set
Differential Bearings
Oil Seal
from $10.49
(3)
Oil Seal
Differential Pinion Seals

FAQs for 1955 Ford Thunderbird Drivetrains

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

Out of 320 Drivetrains for the 1955 Ford Thunderbird, the most popular in our inventory are:
Bearings
from $16.99
(25)
Bearings
Differential Bearings
3 Qt - Penzoil 80W90 Conventional Gear Oil
from $44.99
This product is not rated
3 Qt – Penzoil 80W90 Conventional Gear Oil
Differential Oil
Axle Housing Cover Gasket
from $6.49
(10)
Axle Housing Cover Gasket
Rear Housing Cover Gaskets

What are the top-rated 1955 Ford Thunderbird Drivetrains?

Top-rated Drivetrains for your 1955 Ford Thunderbird based on customer reviews/ratings are:
Shaft Repair Sleeve
from $41.99
(1)
Shaft Repair Sleeve
“Fixed my Ford F-150 4.2. Fit well and installation tool seated the sleeve exactly where it needed to be. Super easy to use and covered the grooved s”
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”