1971 Ford Thunderbird Differentials

Essential 1971 Ford Thunderbird Differentials

Richmond Gear – Differential Cross Shaft (Part No.CSPF9)

Differential Cross Shaft

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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 – 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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Pro-King – Differential Cover Gasket (Part No.762B303)

Differential Cover Gasket

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$3.99
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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USA Standard Gear – Master Overhaul Kit for the Ford 7.5 Differential (Part No.37027)

Master Overhaul Kit for the Ford 7.5 Differential

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$199.99
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 7.5″
  • 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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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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Driveworks – Tapered Roller Bearing (Part No.S-HM-89443)

Tapered Roller Bearing

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$20.29
Product Features:
  • Brand may vary by location
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Yukon Gear – Yoke (Short, For Daytona Support) For Ford 9" With 28 Spline Pinion And A 1310 U/Joint Size (Part No.41056)

Yoke (Short, For Daytona Support) For Ford 9" With 28 Spline Pinion And A 1310 U/Joint Size

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$319.99
Yukon yoke (short, for Daytona support) for Ford 9″ with 28 spline pinion and a 1310 U/joint size. 3.219″ snap ring span, 1.062″ cap diameter. Outside snap ring. 4″ length. All Yukon yokes come with a one year warranty against manufacturing defects.

Product Features:
  • Fits Ford 9″
  • 28 spline
  • 1310 u-joint size
  • 3.219″ snap ring span
  • 1.062″ cap diameter
  • Outside snap ring design
  • U-bolt style
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Motive Gear – Differential Gear Install Kit (Part No.F9IK)

Differential Gear Install Kit

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$33.99
Product Features:
  • MINI INSTALL KIT FORD 9″
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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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Motive Gear – Differential Crush Sleeve (Part No.B7A4662A)

Differential Crush Sleeve

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$3.29
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 – 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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National – Bearings (Part No.NP945727)

Bearings

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$30.49
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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Motive Gear – Nodular Differential Housing (Part No.26306)

Nodular Differential Housing

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$533.99


Product Features:
  • NODULAR HOUSING 9″ FORD 3.062 BORE STRANGE # N1905
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USA Standard Gear – Ring & Pinion Gear Set For Ford 9" In A 3.89 Ratio (Part No.36138)

Ring & Pinion Gear Set For Ford 9" In A 3.89 Ratio

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$319.99
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 Ford 9″
  • 9.00″ ring gear diameter
  • 28 spline pinion
  • 10 ring gear bolts
  • 3.89 ratio
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Yukon Gear – 9" Ford Pinion Nut, 35 Spline Large Pinion Oversize (Part No.33161)

9" Ford Pinion Nut, 35 Spline Large Pinion Oversize

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$26.99
9″ Ford pinion nut, 35 spline Large pinion oversize.

Product Features:
  • Pinion nut
  • Fits Ford 9″ with 35 spline pinion
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Powertrax – Grip PRO Traction System (Part No.GT109031)

Grip PRO Traction System

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$496.99
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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Yukon Gear – Cross Pin Bolt (Part No.33067)

Cross Pin Bolt

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$6.99
Cross pin bolt for Chrysler 8.25″, 9.25″ rear, Ford 7.5″, 8.8″, GM 12 bolt car & truck, 7.2″ IFs, 7.5″, 7.6″, 8.0″, 8.25″ IFS & 8.5″.

Product Features:
  • Cross pin bolt for Chrysler 8.25″ and 9.25″ rear, Ford 7.5″ and 8.8″, GM 12 botl car and truck, 8.5″, 8.25″ IFS, 8.0″, 7.625″, 7.5″ and 7.2″ IFS
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Yukon Gear – Tracloc Clutch Set (Two Sides) For 7.5" Ford (Part No.16013)

Tracloc Clutch Set (Two Sides) For 7.5" Ford

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$264.99
TracLoc clutch set (two sides) for 7.5″ Ford.

Product Features:
  • Clutch kit
  • Fit Ford 7.5″ Trac Loc positraction
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Yukon Gear – 0.260" Diameter Cross Pin Roll Pin For 8.75" Chrysler, 8", 9" Ford, And Model 20 And 35 (Part No.33334)

0.260" Diameter Cross Pin Roll Pin For 8.75" Chrysler, 8", 9" Ford, And Model 20 And 35

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0.260″ diameter cross pin roll pin for 8.75″ Chrysler, 8″, 9″ Ford, and Model 20 and 35.

Product Features:
  • Roll pin for Chrysler 8.75″, Ford 8″ and 9″, AMC Model 20 and Model 35
  • 0.260″ diameter
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Motive Gear – Ring Gear Bolt (Part No.D5AZ4216A)

Ring Gear Bolt

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Product Features:
  • Ford 7.5″, 8.8″ Ring Gear Bolt
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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 – Trac Loc Internals For 8" & 9" Ford, 31 Spline, Includes Hub & Clutches (Part No.16027)

Trac Loc Internals For 8" & 9" Ford, 31 Spline, Includes Hub & Clutches

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$487.99
Yukon Trac Loc internals for 8″ & 9″ Ford, 31 spline, includes hub & clutches. Yukon uses higher quality materials and better techniques than OEM to ensure a longer lasting spider gear set. This kit does not include clutches. All components come with a one year warranty against manufacturing defects.

Product Features:
  • Spider gear kit
  • Fits Ford 9″ with Trac Loc positraction with 31 spline axles
  • Includes two side gears, four pinion gears, cross pin shaft, clutch hub, roll pin and spider gear thrust washers.
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National – Shaft Repair Sleeve (Part No.99199)

Shaft Repair Sleeve

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$37.99
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 – Standard Open Spider Gear Kit For And 9" Ford With 28 Spline Axles And 4-Pinion Design (Part No.16032)

Standard Open Spider Gear Kit For And 9" Ford With 28 Spline Axles And 4-Pinion Design

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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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Yukon Gear – Pinion Install Kit For Ford 8.8" Differential (Part No.13041)

Pinion Install Kit For Ford 8.8" Differential

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$167.99
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 2009 and down Ford 8.8″
  • Included are pinion bearings and races, pinion seal, crush sleeve , complete pinion shim kit, and marking compound with brush.
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Yukon Gear – Grizzly Locker, Ford 8.8" With 31 Splines (Part No.28031)

Grizzly Locker, Ford 8.8" With 31 Splines

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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 is a mechanical locking differential. It features a forged case and 8620 internals for maximum strength. It’s patented design reduces common locker failures. All units assembled in the USA! 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!

Product Features:
  • Fits Ford 8.8″ 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 – O-Ring For 9" Ford (Part No.30028)

O-Ring For 9" Ford

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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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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 305 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 1971 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 1971 Ford Thunderbird. National, Yukon Gear, and Dorman 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 70 reviews in this category, some of the top rated parts include Multi Purpose Seal with 5.0 stars and Bearings 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 Carrier 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 Carrier Gaskets

Top 1971 Ford Thunderbird Differentials from National

National products are another trusted brand when it comes to Differentials for your 1971 Ford Thunderbird. Popular National parts include:
Bearings
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Bearings
Front Differential Pinion Bearings
Bearings
from $6.99
(6)
Bearings
Differential Bearings
Bearings
from $10.49
(4)
Bearings
Rear Differential Pinion Bearings

FAQs for 1971 Ford Thunderbird Differentials

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

Out of 305 Differentials for the 1971 Ford Thunderbird, the most popular in our inventory are:
3 Qt - Penzoil 80W90 Conventional Gear Oil
from $44.99
This product is not rated
3 Qt – Penzoil 80W90 Conventional Gear Oil
Differential Oil
Pinion Crush Sleeves
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This product is not rated
Pinion Crush Sleeves
Differential Crush Sleeves
Tapered Cup Wheel Bearing Assembly
from $8.49
This product is not rated
Tapered Cup Wheel Bearing Assembly
Differential Bearings

What are the top-rated 1971 Ford Thunderbird Differentials?

Top-rated Differentials for your 1971 Ford Thunderbird based on customer reviews/ratings are:
Multi Purpose Seal
from $15.79
(3)
Multi Purpose Seal
“good quality”
Bearings
from $38.49
(2)
Bearings
“nice finish and function. Should perform well.”
Shaft Repair Sleeve
from $37.99
(1)
Shaft Repair Sleeve
“Very delicate piece, but came shipped quite safely and not damaged. High quality.”