1956 Ford Thunderbird Differentials

Find your specific 1956 Ford Thunderbird original or aftermarket Differentials below. Order your parts online and have delivered to your home or pick up in-store at Advance Auto.

Essential 1956 Ford Thunderbird Differentials

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$57.99

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Fits Ford 9″ with 31 spline axles
Installs into a standard open carrier case
Provides 100% traction to both wheels at all times
Not recommended for street driven vehicles

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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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$12.99

High Performance Motor Oil API LICENSED MOTOR OIL Royal Purple High Performance Motor Oil combines premium base oils with proprietary additive technologies to create a high performance synthetic engine oil that optimizes performance and protection. Royal Purple High Performance Motor Oils carry the current API and ILSAC engine oil licenses, as well as the GM dexos1 gasoline engine oil approval. ILSAC GF-6 AND GM DEXOS1 Modern gasoline direct injection (GDI) engines have achieved levels of power and fuel economy never before possible in passenger car engines. As a result, smaller engines operate at much higher loads across all engine speeds. This has caused increased wear in critical areas of the engine, and created a destructive phenomenon called low-speed pre-ignition (LSPI). The unique, state-of-the-art additive technology in Royal Purple High Performance engine oils is designed specifically to address these issues, and help engines maintain performance and reliability.

Product Features:

Better Wear Protection
Increased Protection against Low Speed Pre-Ignition
Increased Fuel Efficiency
Better Protection for Vehicle Exhaust Emissions Equipment
Improved Compatibility with Fuels Containing Ethanol
Superior Corrosion Protection
Made in USA

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All Motive Gear products are engineered for their specific application and manufactured in state of the art facilities. All of our products undergo rigid quality control processes to insure proper fit, performance and longevity. Motive Gear products can be found in the winners circle at NHRA, IHRA, NMRA, NMCA, SODA, SCORE, BITD, Ultra-4 and NASCAR events because we offer unmatched selection and quality demanded by racers and their crew chiefs – the same quality and selection demanded by DIY customers and top mechanics. With four warehouses strategically located across North America, most Motive Gear orders arrive within 2-4 days. Win with Motive Gear!

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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

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KIT BRG&SL FORD MSTR 8.8

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$5.79

Motive Gear offers some of the toughest drive train components on the market today. If you are looking for the largest line of performance ring and pinion gear options available with gear sets in a wide range of ratios for nearly every application, both on and off-road, check out Motive Gear. Motive Gear products can be found in the winner’s circle at racing events worldwide. The superior quality of Motive Gear components is the result of years of racing development, outstanding design and state-of-the-art manufacturing methods. Extensive testing is performed on all products by our in-house engineers.

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$101.99

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MINI SPOOL 8.8 FORD 31SPL

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$94.99

3.062″ side adjuster, Only Fits Yukon Ford 9″ Drop Out, new design ONLY.

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Side adjuster
Fits Ford 9″
3.062″ designs only

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$10.99

Standard Open & TracLoc pinion gear thrust washer for 7.5″ Ford.

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Pinion gear thrust washer
Fits Ford 7.5″

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$386.99

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Dura Grip positraction carrier case
Does not include spider gears
Fits Ford 8.8″ with 31 spline axles

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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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$18.99

9″ Ford yoke spacer (to use Daytona or race yoke with standard Open style support).

Product Features:

Fits Ford 9″
28 spline
Spacer to install short Dayonta style yoke in stock pinion support

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$249.99

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 9″ with LM104911 carrier races and Daytona pinion support
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 eliminator, pilot bearing, thread locker, marking compound with brush and gasket.

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$215.99

9″ Ford HD 6061 aluminum pinion support, Daytona, PLAIN-SILVER, NO races.

Product Features:

Fits Ford 9″ with 28 spline pinion
Larger inner pinion bearing reduces gear deflection under high load
6061 aluminum
Does not include races

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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.

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Outer oil slinger for Ford 10.25″, 7.5″, 8.8″ and 9″ also Jeep JK and Nissan Titan rear

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$533.99

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NODULAR HOUSING 9″ FORD 3.062 BORE STRANGE # N1905

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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.

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Carrier race
Fits Ford 9″
Conversion race to install small bearing carrier into 3.250″ dropout

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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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$689.99

The Yukon carrier bearing Puller works with an impact gun to quickly and safely remove carrier bearings without damaging them. This unit comes with a handy bench top stand and works with up to most standard one ton applications. This unit is works with differentials up to one-ton applcations. It is not compatible with Dana 70HD, Dana 80, 10.25″ & 10.5″ Ford, or GM & Chrysler 11.5″ differentials.

Product Features:

Carrier bearing puller
Works with an impact gun to safely and easliy remove carrrier bearings
Not compatible with Dana 70HD, Dana 80, Ford 10.25″ and 10.5″ or Gm and Chrysler 11.5″ applications

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$315.99

Yukon standard open spider gear kit for and 9″ Ford with 28 spline axles and 4-pinion design. 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 Ford 8″ and 9″ open differential with 28 spline axles
Includes two side gears, four pinion gears, cross pin shaft, roll pin and spider gear thrust washers.

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$834.99

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.

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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$14.99

O-ring for 9″ Ford.Yukon Mighty seal.

Product Features:

Pinion support o-ring
Fits Ford 9″

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$30.99

7.5″, 8″, 8.8″, 9″, 10.25″ Ford REDI sleeve yoke saver.Yukon Mighty seal.

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Redi-Sleeve yoke saver
Fits Ford 7.5″, 8.8″, 9″ and 10.25″

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$21.99

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Friction plate
Fits Ford 8″ and 9″ Trac Loc positraction

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Trac Loc ring gear bolt washer for 8″ and 9″ Ford.

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Ring gear bolt for Ford 8″ and 9″
For Trac Loc positraction applications only

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$61.99

Chrome Moly cross pin shaft for Mini-Spool for 9″ Ford HD.

Product Features:

Cross pin shaft
Fits Ford 9″
Chromoly steel for added strength

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$463.99

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!

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Product Features:

Trac Loc spring
Fits 28 spline Ford 8.8

Popular 1956 Ford Thunderbird Differentials Categories

Differential Oil

Rear Differential Cover Gaskets

Differential Open Unit and Components

Differential Bearings

Differential Pinion Pilot Bearings

Differential Carriers

Differential Bearing Kits

Front Differential Pinion Bearings

Differential Spider Gear Kits

Differential Rebuild Kits

Differential Carrier Shim Kits

Differential Pinion Seals

Differential Clutch Packs

Differential Mini Spools

Differential Ring and Pinions

Differential Cases

Differential End Yokes

Differential Pinion Supports

Rear Differential Pinion Bearings

Differential Spools

Differential Lock Springs

Differential Carrier Bearing Adjusters

Rear Housing Cover Gaskets

Differential Pinion Bearing Kits

Complete Differentials

Differential Ring Gear Bolts

Bearing Race Drivers

Differential Crush Sleeves

Differential Side Bearing Spacers

Differential Pinion Shims

Differential Pinion Shaft Nuts

Differential Gear Install Kits

Differential Cross Pins

Differential Housing O-Rings

Differential Side Gear Thrust Washers

Differential Pinion Gear Thrust Washers

Differential Drive Pinion Gear Bearing Retainer Bolts

Differential Drive Pinion Oil Deflectors

Limited Slip Differential Assemblies

Differential Clutch Pack Clips

Differential Lock Washers

Differential Pinion Bearing Spacers

Differential Bearing Adjuster Nut Lock Bolts

Differential Carrier Bearing Races

Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 1956 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 1956 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 1956 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 1956 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 1956 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 1956 Ford Thunderbird Last

Simple repair, complete replacement, or a full rebuild. No matter the job, your 1956 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 1956 Ford Thunderbird, our most popular Powertrax Differentials include:

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No-Slip Traction System

Differential Open Unit and Components

Top 1956 Ford Thunderbird Differentials from Felpro

Felpro products are another trusted brand when it comes to Differentials for your 1956 Ford Thunderbird. Popular Felpro parts include:

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Axle Housing Cover Gasket

Rear Housing Cover Gaskets

FAQs for 1956 Ford Thunderbird Differentials

What are the most purchased Differentials for the 1956 Ford Thunderbird?

Out of 303 Differentials for the 1956 Ford Thunderbird, the most popular in our inventory are:

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3 Qt – 80W90 Conventional Gear Oil With Posi Additive

Differential Oil

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Multi Purpose Seal

Differential Pinion Seals

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Oil Seal

Differential Pinion Seals

What are the top-rated 1956 Ford Thunderbird Differentials?

Top-rated Differentials for your 1956 Ford Thunderbird based on customer reviews/ratings are:

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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”

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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”

1956 Ford Thunderbird Differentials

More 1956 Ford Thunderbird Differentials

Essential 1956 Ford Thunderbird Differentials

USA Standard Gear – Mini Spool For Ford 9" With 31 Spline Axles (Part No.59023)

Dorman – Help – Pinion Crush Sleeves (Part No.81056)

Royal Purple – High Performance SAE 5W30 Synthetic Motor Oil, API Certified, 1 QT (Part No.01530)

Motive Gear – Differential Pinion Nut (Part No.379570S)

Motive Gear – Differential Master Bearing Kit – Koyo (Part No.R8.8RMK)

Motive Gear – Pinion Seal (Part No.3604)

Motive Gear – Differential Mini Spool (Part No.MS88-31)

Yukon Gear – 3.062" Side Adjuster For Ford 9" (Part No.32139)

Yukon Gear – Standard Open & Tracloc Pinion Gear And Thrust Washer For 7.5" Ford (Part No.33296)

Yukon Gear – Dura Grip Case For Ford 8.8", 31 Spline (Part No.20073)

Felpro – Differential Cover Gasket (Part No.RDS 55393)

Yukon Gear – 9" Ford Yoke Spacer (To Use Daytona Or Race Yoke With Standard Open Style Support) (Part No.41052)

USA Standard Gear – Master Overhaul Kit for the Ford 9" LM603011 Differential with Daytona Pinion Support (Part No.37039)

Yukon Gear – 9" Ford HD 6061 Aluminum Pinion Support (Part No.32162)

Yukon Gear – Outer Oil Slinger For Ford 7.5", 8.8", 9", 10.25" (Part No.33022)

Motive Gear – Nodular Differential Housing (Part No.26306)

Yukon Gear – One (1) Specialty Bearing Race To Adapt Small Bearing Journal Into A 3.250" Dropout (Part No.32157)

National – Bearings (Part No.02820)

Yukon Gear – The Carrier Bearing Puller (Part No.56034)

Yukon Gear – Standard Open Spider Gear Kit For And 9" Ford With 28 Spline Axles And 4-Pinion Design (Part No.16032)

Yukon Gear – Dura Grip Positraction For Ford 8.8" With 28 Spline Axles (Part No.26005)

Yukon Gear – O-Ring For 9" Ford (Part No.30028)

Yukon Gear – 7.5", 8", 8.8", 9", 10.25" Ford Redi Sleeve Yoke Saver (Part No.30226)

Yukon Gear – Trac Loc Friction Plate, 4 Tab (Part No.16177)

Yukon Gear – Trac Loc Ring Gear Bolt Washer For 8" And 9" Ford (Part No.33245)

Yukon Gear – Chrome Moly Cross Pin Shaft For Mini-Spool For 9" Ford (Part No.32235)

Powertrax – Grip LS Traction System (Part No.LS108831)

Yukon Gear – Trao Loc Spring For Ford 8.8", 28 Spline (Part No.33515)

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