1971 Ford Thunderbird Differentials

Essential 1971 Ford Thunderbird Differentials

Felpro – Differential Cover Gasket (Part No.RDS 55341)

Differential Cover Gasket

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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 – 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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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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Pro-King – Differential Bearing Cone (Part No.742G255)

Differential Bearing Cone

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$19.79
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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FAG US – TAPERED ROLLER BEARI (Part No.KT47)

TAPERED ROLLER BEARI

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$28.99
TAPERED ROLLER BEARI

Motive Gear – Differential Pinion Solid Spacer Kit w/Shims (Part No.4104)

Differential Pinion Solid Spacer Kit w/Shims

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$10.49


Product Features:
  • SOLID SPACER FORD 8.8″ & 9″
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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 – 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 – 3 Qt – 80W90 Conventional Gear Oil With Posi Additive (Part No.15003)

3 Qt - 80W90 Conventional Gear Oil With Posi Additive

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$57.99
3 Qt. Penzoil 80W90 conventional gear Oil. W/ bottle of Posi additive.

Product Features:
  • Includes three quarts of conventional oil and one 4oz bottle of Yukon positraction additive
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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 Install Kit For Ford 9" Differential (Part No.13042)

Pinion Install Kit For Ford 9" Differential

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$175.99
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″ without aftermarket Daytona pinion support
  • Included are pinion bearings and races, pinion seal, pilot bearing , crush sleeve , complete pinion shim kit, and marking compound with brush.
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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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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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Motive Gear – Differential Bearing Kit – Timken (Part No.R9RT)

Differential Bearing Kit - Timken

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$115.99
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 BRG & SEAL FORD 9″
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USA Standard Gear – Master Overhaul Kit for the Ford 9" LM102910 Differential (Part No.37033)

Master Overhaul Kit for the Ford 9" LM102910 Differential

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$221.99
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 LM102910 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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Yukon Gear – Trao Loc Spring For Ford 8.8", 31 Spline (Part No.33516)

Trao Loc Spring For Ford 8.8", 31 Spline

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$99.99
Product Features:
  • Trac Loc spring for Ford 8.8″
  • 31 spline applications only
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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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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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USA Standard Gear – Standard Spider Gear Set For Ford 9", 31 Spline, 4-Pinion Design (Part No.39018)

Standard Spider Gear Set For Ford 9", 31 Spline, 4-Pinion Design

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$249.99
Product Features:
  • Spider gear kit
  • Fits Ford 9″ 31 spline open differential
  • Includes two side gears, four pinion gears, cross pin shaft, roll pins and spider gear thrust washers.
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Yukon Gear – Mini Spool For Ford 9" With 28 Spline Axles (Part No.32056)

Mini Spool For Ford 9" With 28 Spline Axles

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$59.99
Mini Spool 8″ and 9″ for Ford with 28 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 28 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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Motive Gear – Differential Clutch Pack (Part No.F8.8CPK)

Differential Clutch Pack

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$123.99


Product Features:
  • CLUTCH PACK KIT 8.8″ FORD 1 KIT PER UNIT
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Yukon Gear – High Performance Ring & Pinion Gear Set For Ford 9" In A 4.30 Ratio (Part No.24377)

High Performance Ring & Pinion Gear Set For Ford 9" In A 4.30 Ratio

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$484.99
Yukon Ring & Pinion sets give you the confidence of knowing you’re running gears designed for the harshest of conditions. Whether it’s on the street, off-road, or at the track; Yukon ring & pinion sets deliver unrivaled performance & quality. Yukon uses the latest designs and manufacturing technologies to provide a quiet running gear that is strong and easy to set up. All Yukon ring & pinion sets come standard with a one-year warranty.

Product Features:
  • Fits Ford 9″
  • 9.00″ ring gear diameter
  • 28 spline pinion
  • 10 ring gear bolts
  • 4.30 ratio
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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 – Dana 44, Ford 8" / 9", And Model 20 Side Gear Thrust Washer Replacement (Part No.33283)

Dana 44, Ford 8" / 9", And Model 20 Side Gear Thrust Washer Replacement

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Product Features:
  • Side gear thrust washer for Ford 8″, Ford 9″ and AMC Model 20
  • 0.030″ thick
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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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Yukon Gear – Pinion Gear And Thrust Washer For 8" And 9" Ford, Model 20, And 7.25" Chrysler (Part No.33301)

Pinion Gear And Thrust Washer For 8" And 9" Ford, Model 20, And 7.25" Chrysler

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$4.99
Pinion gear thrust washer for 8″ and 9″ Ford, Model 20, and 7.25″ Chrysler.

Product Features:
  • Pinion gear thrust washer for Ford 8″, Ford 9″ and Chrysler 7.25″
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Yukon Gear – 8.0Irs Ford Crush Sleeve (Part No.33131)

8.0Irs Ford Crush Sleeve

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$22.99
8.0IRS Ford crush sleeve. Approx 0.510″ long.

Product Features:
  • Crush sleeve
  • Fits Ford 8.0″ IRS
  • 0.510″ tall
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Yukon Gear – Tracloc For Ford 9" Wtih 28 Spline Axles – Street Design (Part No.26008)

Tracloc For Ford 9" Wtih 28 Spline Axles - Street Design

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$789.99
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 Trac Loc uses a nodular case, billet side hat, and forged internals for higher strength than stock Trac-Locs. The units use composite clutches for high performance and long life. All units are Rebuildable. Yukon offers a one year warranty against manufacturing defects.

Product Features:
  • Fits Ford 9″ with 28 spline axles
  • Trac Loc positraction
  • Clutch style positraction
  • Street design
  • Internal gears are manufactured using forged 4320 steel and cut to provide stronger teeth
  • Fully rebuildable
  • Assembled in the USA
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Pro-King – Differential Pinion Shim Kit (Part No.742G200A)

Differential Pinion Shim Kit

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$18.49
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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1971 Ford Thunderbird Differentials

Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 1971 Ford Thunderbird. Maybe you just need a couple of Differentials. Either way, Advance Auto Parts has 319 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 1971 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 1971 Ford Thunderbird. Yukon Gear, Dorman, 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 1971 Ford Thunderbird, but don’t take our word for it – read our customer ratings and reviews and buy with confidence. Out of the 33 reviews in this category, some of the top rated parts include Bearings 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 1971 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 1971 Ford Thunderbird Last

Simple repair, complete replacement, or a full rebuild. No matter the job, your 1971 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 1971 Ford Thunderbird, our most popular Felpro Differentials include:
Differential Carrier Gasket
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Differential Carrier Gasket
Automatic Transmission Differential Cover Gaskets

FAQs for 1971 Ford Thunderbird Differentials

What are the most purchased Differentials for the 1971 Ford Thunderbird?

Out of 319 Differentials for the 1971 Ford Thunderbird, the most popular in our inventory are:
3 Qt - 80W90 Conventional Gear Oil With Posi Additive
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This product is not rated
3 Qt – 80W90 Conventional Gear Oil With Posi Additive
Differential Oil
Pinion Crush Sleeves
from $5.99
This product is not rated
Pinion Crush Sleeves
Differential Crush Sleeves
Multi Purpose Seal
from $15.79
(3)
Multi Purpose Seal
Differential Pinion Seals

What are the top-rated 1971 Ford Thunderbird Differentials?

Top-rated Differentials for your 1971 Ford Thunderbird based on customer reviews/ratings are:
Bearings
from $38.49
(2)
Bearings
“nice finish and function. Should perform well.”
No-Slip Traction System
from $551.99
(1)
No-Slip Traction System
“Installed, no issues, works great.”
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”