1961 Ford Thunderbird Differentials

Name: Grizzly Locker For Ford 9" With 31 Spline Axles
Brand: Yukon Gear
SKU: 28009
Price: 929.99 USD

Find your specific 1961 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 1961 Ford Thunderbird Differentials

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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 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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$214.99

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.

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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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$533.99

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NODULAR HOUSING 9″ FORD 3.25″ BORE

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

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Side gear thrust washer for Ford 8.8″
0.875″ diameter cross pin shaft applications only

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

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Ring gear bolt for Ford 7.5″ and 8.8″
7/16″ x 20

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$35.99

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MINI INSTALL KIT FORD 8.8

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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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8.8″ Ford cover gasket.

Product Features:

Cover gasket
Fits Ford 8.8″

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

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Pinion seal
Fits 1961-1985 Ford 9″
3.00″ O.D.

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

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Side adjuster lock bolt

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RngPnnInstlKt

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$59.99

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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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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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$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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$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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RngPnn

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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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Trac Loc clutch guide for 9″ Ford.

Product Features:

Clutch guide
Fits Ford 8″ and 9″

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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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2 piece solid spacer for Ford 8.8 and 7.5.

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Crush sleeve eliminator kit for Ford 7.5″ and 8.8″

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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 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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Product Features:

MINI SPOOL 8″ & 9″ 31 SPLN STL 090431

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Differential Carrier Bearing Races

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:

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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:

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Tapered Cone/Cup Wheel Bearing Set

Front Differential Pinion Bearings

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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:

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3 Qt – 80W90 Conventional Gear Oil With Posi Additive

Differential Oil

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(3)

Multi Purpose Seal

Differential Pinion Seals

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(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:

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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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No-Slip Traction System

“Installed, no issues, works great.”

1961 Ford Thunderbird Differentials

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Essential 1961 Ford Thunderbird Differentials

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

Yukon Gear – Forged Yoke For Ford 9" With 28 Spline Pinion And A 1350 U/Joint Size (Part No.41064)

Yukon Gear – Standard Open Spider Gear Kit For 7.5" Ford With 28 Spline Axles (Part No.16014)

Motive Gear – Nodular Differential Housing (Part No.26325)

Yukon Gear – Side Gear And Thrust Washer (0.875" Shaft) For 8.8" Ford (Part No.33300)

Yukon Gear – Ford 7.5" & 8.8" Ring Gear Bolt, Standard Open & Tracloc (Part No.33053)

Motive Gear – Differential Gear Install Kit (Part No.F8.8IK)

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

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

Yukon Gear – Trac Loc Positraction, Ford 8.8", 31 Spline, With Carbon Fiber Clutches (Part No.20130)

National – Bearings (Part No.HM89443)

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

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

Yukon Gear – Pinion Seal For ’61-’85 9" Ford (Part No.30137)

Yukon Gear – Adjuster Lock Bolt 3.062" & 3.250" Ford 9" Drop Out (Part No.32149)

Richmond Gear – RngPnnInstlKt (Part No.83-1005-1)

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

Yukon Gear – Cross Pin Shaft (0.875") For ’86 And Newer 8.8" Ford (Part No.33331)

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

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

Richmond Gear – RngPnn (Part No.49-0038-1)

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

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

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

Yukon Gear – Crush Sleeve Eliminator Kit For Ford 8.8" & 7.5" (Part No.55040)

Yukon Gear – Mini Spool For Ford 9" With 31 Spline Axles (Part No.32057)

USA Standard Gear – Master Overhaul Kit for the Ford 9" LM501310 Differential (Part No.37035)

Motive Gear – Differential Mini Spool (Part No.MS9-31)

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