1961 Ford Thunderbird Differentials

Essential 1961 Ford Thunderbird Differentials

Yukon Gear – Grizzly Locker For Ford 9" With 31 Spline Axles (Part No.28009)

Grizzly Locker For Ford 9" With 31 Spline Axles

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The Yukon Grizzly Locker is the ultimate in locking differentials for street, off-road, & drag racing. Grizzly Lockers provide 100% power to both tires, while still allowing for disengagement while negotiating turns. The Yukon Grizzly locker uses 8620 internals and a patented design to provide maximum strength and reduce common failures. Assembled in the USA! This unit has been approved for competition in NASCAR National & Touring series. All Grizzly Lockers are backed by the best warranty in the business! Yukon covers the replacement unit and covers any collaterally damaged parts and associated labor, up to $2,000! This locker also fits 9.5″ & 10″ dropouts.

Product Features:
  • Fits Ford 9″ with 31 spline axles
  • Patented internal design reduces common locker failures
  • 8620 internals for added strength
  • Assembled in the USA
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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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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 – Standard Open Spider Gear Kit For 7.5" Ford With 28 Spline Axles (Part No.16014)

Standard Open Spider Gear Kit For 7.5" Ford With 28 Spline Axles

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Yukon standard open spider gear kit for 7.5″ Ford with 28 spline axles. 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
  • Fit Ford 7.5″ open differential
  • Includes two side gears, two pinion gears, cross pin shaft, cross pin bolt and spider gear thrust washers.
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Motive Gear – Nodular Differential Housing (Part No.26325)

Nodular Differential Housing

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$533.99


Product Features:
  • NODULAR HOUSING 9″ FORD 3.25″ BORE
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Yukon Gear – Side Gear And Thrust Washer (0.875" Shaft) For 8.8" Ford (Part No.33300)

Side Gear And Thrust Washer (0.875" Shaft) For 8.8" Ford

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$11.99
Side gear thrust washer (0.875″ shaft) for 8.8″ Ford.

Product Features:
  • Side gear thrust washer for Ford 8.8″
  • 0.875″ diameter cross pin shaft applications only
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Yukon Gear – Ford 7.5" & 8.8" Ring Gear Bolt, Standard Open & Tracloc (Part No.33053)

Ford 7.5" & 8.8" Ring Gear Bolt, Standard Open & Tracloc

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$5.99
Ford 7.5″ & 8.8″ ring gear bolt, standard Open & TracLoc. 7/16″ x 20.

Product Features:
  • Ring gear bolt for Ford 7.5″ and 8.8″
  • 7/16″ x 20
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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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Motive Gear – Differential Pinion Nut (Part No.379570S)

Differential Pinion Nut

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$6.49
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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Yukon Gear – 8.8" Ford Cover Gasket (Part No.23011)

8.8" Ford Cover Gasket

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$12.99
8.8″ Ford cover gasket.

Product Features:
  • Cover gasket
  • Fits Ford 8.8″
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Yukon Gear – Trac Loc Positraction, Ford 8.8", 31 Spline, With Carbon Fiber Clutches (Part No.20130)

Trac Loc Positraction, Ford 8.8", 31 Spline, With Carbon Fiber Clutches

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$774.99
Yukon Trac Loc positraction, Ford 8.8″, 31 spline, with Carbon Fiber clutches.

Product Features:
  • Trac Loc positraction carrier case
  • Includes spider gears
  • Fits Ford 8.8″ with 31 spline axles
  • Carbon fiber clutches
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National – Bearings (Part No.HM89443)

Bearings

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$38.49
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 – Pinion Install Kit For Ford Daytona 9" Differential (Part No.13045)

Pinion Install Kit For Ford Daytona 9" Differential

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$284.99
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, pinion nut, crush sleeve, complete pinion shim kit, and marking compound with brush.
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Yukon Gear – Standard Open & Tracloc Pinion Gear And Thrust Washer For 7.5" Ford (Part No.33296)

Standard Open & Tracloc Pinion Gear And Thrust Washer For 7.5" Ford

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

Product Features:
  • Pinion gear thrust washer
  • Fits Ford 7.5″
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Yukon Gear – Pinion Seal For ’61-’85 9" Ford (Part No.30137)

Pinion Seal For '61-'85 9" Ford

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Pinion seal for ’61-’85 9″ Ford. 3″ OD.Yukon Mighty seal.

Product Features:
  • Pinion seal
  • Fits 1961-1985 Ford 9″
  • 3.00″ O.D.
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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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Adjuster lock bolt 3.062″ & 3.250″ Yukon Ford 9″ Drop Out.

Product Features:
  • Side adjuster lock bolt
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Richmond Gear – RngPnnInstlKt (Part No.83-1005-1)

RngPnnInstlKt

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$191.99
RngPnnInstlKt

Yukon Gear – Super Carrier Shim Kit For Ford 7.5", GM 7.5", 8.2" & 8.5" (Part No.55001)

Super Carrier Shim Kit For Ford 7.5", GM 7.5", 8.2" & 8.5"

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$59.99
Product Features:
  • Super carrier shim kit for Ford 7.5″, GM 7.5″, 7.625″, 7.6″ IFS, 7.6″ IRS, 7.75″, 8.2″, 8.2″ Buick, Oldsmobile and Pontiac and GM 8.5″ front and rear
  • Interlocking design makes installation much easier
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Yukon Gear – Cross Pin Shaft (0.875") For ’86 And Newer 8.8" Ford (Part No.33331)

Cross Pin Shaft (0.875") For '86 And Newer 8.8" Ford

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Cross pin shaft (0.875″) for ’86 and newer 8.8″ Ford.

Product Features:
  • Cross pin shaft for Ford 8.8″
  • 0.875″ diameter
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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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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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Yukon Gear – 3.062" Side Adjuster For Ford 9" (Part No.32139)

3.062" Side Adjuster For Ford 9"

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$94.99
3.062″ side adjuster, Only Fits Yukon Ford 9″ Drop Out, new design ONLY.

Product Features:
  • Side adjuster
  • Fits Ford 9″
  • 3.062″ designs only
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Richmond Gear – RngPnn (Part No.49-0038-1)

RngPnn

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$577.99
RngPnn

Felpro – Differential Carrier Gasket (Part No.RDS 55074)

Differential Carrier Gasket

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$8.49
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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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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Yukon Gear – Trac Loc Spring For Ford 7.5" (Part No.33514)

Trac Loc Spring For Ford 7.5"

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$67.99
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 in

Product Features:
  • Trac Loc spring
  • Fits Ford 7.5″
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Yukon Gear – Crush Sleeve Eliminator Kit For Ford 8.8" & 7.5" (Part No.55040)

Crush Sleeve Eliminator Kit For Ford 8.8" & 7.5"

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2 piece solid spacer for Ford 8.8 and 7.5.

Product Features:
  • Crush sleeve eliminator kit for Ford 7.5″ and 8.8″
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Yukon Gear – Mini Spool For Ford 9" With 31 Spline Axles (Part No.32057)

Mini Spool For Ford 9" With 31 Spline Axles

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$51.99
Mini Spool for Ford 9.0 with 31 spline axles. Cross is bored for three cross pins. 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 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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USA Standard Gear – Master Overhaul Kit for the Ford 9" LM501310 Differential (Part No.37035)

Master Overhaul Kit for the Ford 9" LM501310 Differential

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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 LM501310 carrier race
  • Uses Koyo bearings and races
  • Included are carrier bearings and races, pinion bearings and races, pilot bearing, 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 Mini Spool (Part No.MS9-31)

Differential Mini Spool

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$31.99


Product Features:
  • MINI SPOOL 8″ & 9″ 31 SPLN STL 090431
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1961 Ford Thunderbird Differentials

Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 1961 Ford Thunderbird. Maybe you just need a couple of Differentials. Either way, Advance Auto Parts has 314 different Differentials in our inventory ranging from $1.99 to $1,566.99. That means you can find the exact parts or products you need to keep that 1961 Ford Thunderbird running smoothly.

Differentials are only as good as their brand. We stock 12 different brands to make sure you have plenty of trusted parts to choose from for your 1961 Ford Thunderbird. Driveworks, Yukon Gear, and FELPRO 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 1961 Ford Thunderbird, but don’t take our word for it – read our customer ratings and reviews and buy with confidence. Out of the 31 reviews in this category, some of the top rated parts include Shaft Repair Sleeve with 5.0 stars and No-Slip Traction System with 5.0 stars.

So if you’re in the market for aftermarket Differentials to keep your 1961 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 1961 Ford Thunderbird Last

Simple repair, complete replacement, or a full rebuild. No matter the job, your 1961 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 Felpro Differentials

We carry Felpro parts in our stock across Automatic Transmission Differential Cover Gaskets categories, plus more. For a 1961 Ford Thunderbird, our most popular Felpro Differentials include:
Differential Carrier Gasket
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Differential Carrier Gasket
Automatic Transmission Differential Cover Gaskets

Top 1961 Ford Thunderbird Differentials from Driveworks

Driveworks products are another trusted brand when it comes to Differentials for your 1961 Ford Thunderbird. Popular Driveworks parts include:
Tapered Cone/Cup Wheel Bearing Set
from $13.99
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Tapered Cone/Cup Wheel Bearing Set
Front Differential Pinion Bearings
Oil Seal
from $4.29
(1)
Oil Seal
Differential Pinion Seals

FAQs for 1961 Ford Thunderbird Differentials

What are the most purchased Differentials for the 1961 Ford Thunderbird?

Out of 314 Differentials for the 1961 Ford Thunderbird, the most popular in our inventory are:
3 Qt - 80W90 Conventional Gear Oil With Posi Additive
from $57.99
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3 Qt – 80W90 Conventional Gear Oil With Posi Additive
Differential Oil
Multi Purpose Seal
from $15.79
(3)
Multi Purpose Seal
Differential Pinion Seals
Differential Pinion Nut
from $6.49
(1)
Differential Pinion Nut
Differential Pinion Shaft Nuts

What are the top-rated 1961 Ford Thunderbird Differentials?

Top-rated Differentials for your 1961 Ford Thunderbird based on customer reviews/ratings are:
Shaft Repair Sleeve
from $43.99
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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”
No-Slip Traction System
from $551.99
(1)
No-Slip Traction System
“Installed, no issues, works great.”