1972 Ford Thunderbird Drive Shafts and Axles

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Keep Your 1972 Ford Thunderbird in Top Shape with Quality Drive Shafts and Axles

Whether you’re repairing or upgrading your Drive Shafts and Axle, using high-quality parts is key to keeping your 1972 Ford Thunderbird looking sharp and performing at its best. At Advance Auto Parts we carry a wide selection of dependable options, including Axle Shaft Seals, Axle Shaft Studs, and Rear Axle Shaft Bearings. Whether you’re replacing a damaged part or enhancing your truck’s style and protection, you’ll find exactly what you need to get the job done right.

Competitive Prices and Extensive Inventory

The average price for a 1972 Ford Thunderbird Drive Shafts and Axle at Advance Auto Parts is around $60.99, with a range that starts at $5.99 and goes up to $279.99. With 10 options in stock from one trusted brand, finding the right fit is easy. Popular picks like Ford 7.5", 8", 8.8", & 9" Axle Stud, Mighty Seal, and Fill Plug For Ford 9", 1/2" Thread start at just $6.99 and offer a great balance of form and function.

Explore Related Parts

While you’re upgrading or replacing your Drive Shafts and Axle, don’t forget to check out other key components like Differentials and Universal Joints. At Advance Auto Parts, we’re here to help you keep your 1972 Ford Thunderbird in peak condition, inside and out.

Essential 1972 Ford Thunderbird Drive Shafts and Axles

Yukon Gear – Axle Bearing Retainer For Ford 9", Large & Small Bearing, 3/8" Bolt Holes (Part No.33466)

Axle Bearing Retainer For Ford 9", Large & Small Bearing, 3/8" Bolt Holes

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$22.99
Product Features:
  • Axle bearing retainer for Ford 9″
  • Fits large and small bearing applications
  • 3/8″ bolt holes
  • 3 9/16″ x 2″ bolt pattern
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Yukon Gear – Axle Bearing Retainer For Ford 9", Large Bearing, 1/2" Bolt Holes (Part No.33467)

Axle Bearing Retainer For Ford 9", Large Bearing, 1/2" Bolt Holes

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$67.99
Product Features:
  • Axle bearing retainer for Ford 9″
  • Fits large bearing applications
  • 1/2″ bolt holes
  • 3 1/2″ x 2 3/8″ bolt pattern
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Yukon Gear – Axle Bearing Retainer For Ford 9", Small Bearing, 3/8" Bolt Holes (Part No.33468)

Axle Bearing Retainer For Ford 9", Small Bearing, 3/8" Bolt Holes

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$22.99
Product Features:
  • Axle bearing retainer for Ford 9″
  • Fits small bearing applications
  • 3/8″ bolt holes
  • 3 5/16″ x 2″ bolt pattern
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Yukon Gear – Adaptor Washer For 28 Spline Pinion In Oversize Support, For 9" Ford (Part No.32240)

Adaptor Washer For 28 Spline Pinion In Oversize Support, For 9" Ford

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$71.99
Adaptor washer for 28 spline pinion in oversize support, for 9″ Ford.

Product Features:
  • Adapter washer
  • Fits Ford 9″
  • Adapts 28 spline pinion into 35 spline pinion support
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Yukon Gear – Ford 9" (3/8" Holes) Torino Design Housing Ends (Part No.32160)

Ford 9" (3/8" Holes) Torino Design Housing Ends

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$279.99
9″ (3/8″ holes) Torino design housing ends for Ford (for 2-5/8″ ID axle tube).

Product Features:
  • Housing ends
  • Fits Ford 9″
  • 3 9/16″ x 2″ bolt pattern
  • 3/8″ bolt holes
  • Set of two
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Yukon Gear – Ford 7.5", 8", 8.8", & 9" Axle Stud (Part No.33175)

Ford 7.5", 8", 8.8", & 9" Axle Stud

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$6.99
Ford 7.5″, 8″, 8.8″, & 9″ axle stud.

Product Features:
  • Axle stud for Ford 7.5″, 8.8″ and 9″
  • 1/2″ x 20 thread
  • 1 7/8″ long
  • 29/64″ shoulder length
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Yukon Gear – Axle Stud , 58Mm X M14-2.0 (Part No.33557)

Axle Stud , 58Mm X M14-2.0

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$5.99
AXLE STUD , 58MM X M14-2.0 .
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Yukon Gear – Model 20 & Model 35 Axle Stud 1/2"-20 X 1.625" Length, 0.620" Dia – Knurl (Part No.33181)

Model 20 & Model 35 Axle Stud 1/2"-20 X 1.625" Length, 0.620" Dia - Knurl

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$5.99
Model 20 & Model 35 axle stud 0.620″ Dia. Shank.

Product Features:
  • Axle stud for AMC Model 20 and Model 35
  • 1/2″ x 20 thread
  • 0.620″ knurl diameter
  • 1.625″ long
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Yukon Gear – Wheel Lug Stud (Part No.33571)

Wheel Lug Stud

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$7.99
Wheel Lug Stud

Yukon Gear – Fill Plug For Ford 9", 1/2" Thread (Part No.33539)

Fill Plug For Ford 9", 1/2" Thread

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$10.99
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 t

Product Features:
  • Fill plug
  • Fits Ford 9″
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Yukon Gear – Conversion Bearing For Small Bearing Ford 9" Axle In Large Bearing Housing (Part No.18046)

Conversion Bearing For Small Bearing Ford 9" Axle In Large Bearing Housing

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$92.99
Conversion bearing for small bearing Ford 9″ axle in large bearing housing.

Product Features:
  • Axle bearing
  • Fits Ford 9″
  • Conversion bearing to install small bearing axle into large bearing housing
  • 3.150″ O.D.
  • 1.377″ I.D.
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National – Multi-Purpose Seal (Part No.714569)

Multi-Purpose Seal

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$13.49
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:
  • Design type: spring loaded; multi-lip
  • Temperature range: -40 Deg. F to 400 Deg. F / -40 Deg. C to 204 Deg. C
  • Excellent high temperature capabilities
  • Compatible with wide range of fluids
  • Delivers quality and reliable performance for every type of repair
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National – Drive Axle Shaft Seal (Part No.100537)

Drive Axle Shaft Seal

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$20.99
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:
  • Design type: spring loaded; multi-lip
  • Temperature range: -40 Deg. F to 400 Deg. F / -40 Deg. C to 204 Deg. C
  • Excellent high temperature capabilities
  • Compatible with wide range of fluids
  • Delivers quality and reliable performance for every type of repair
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National – Drive Axle Shaft Seal (Part No.710895)

Drive Axle Shaft Seal

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$18.79
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:
  • Design type: spring loaded; multi-lip
  • Temperature range: -40 Deg. F to 400 Deg. F / -40 Deg. C to 204 Deg. C
  • Excellent high temperature capabilities
  • Compatible with wide range of fluids
  • Delivers quality and reliable performance for every type of repair
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Yukon Gear – Mighty Seal (Part No.30214)

Mighty Seal

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$26.99
Axle seal.Yukon Mighty seal.

Product Features:
  • Rear axle seal
  • Fits Ford 8″
  • 2.264″ O.D.
  • 1.365″ I.D.
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Yukon Gear – Outer Axle Seal For Set 20 Bearing (Part No.30030)

Outer Axle Seal For Set 20 Bearing

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$14.99
Outside seal (included in TK set20).Yukon Mighty seal.

Product Features:
  • Outer axle seal
  • Works with Set20 bearing
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Yukon Gear – 8.0Irs Ford Stub Axle Seal (Part No.30260)

8.0Irs Ford Stub Axle Seal

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$41.99
8.0IRS Ford stub axle seal.

Product Features:
  • Stub axle seal
  • Fits Ford 8.0″ IRS
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Yukon Gear – Axle Seal For 5707 Or 1563 Bearing (Part No.30196)

Axle Seal For 5707 Or 1563 Bearing

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$6.99
Axle seal for 5707 OR 1563 bearing.Yukon Mighty seal.

Product Features:
  • Rear axle seal
  • 2.250″ O.D.
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Yukon Gear – 7.5" & 8.8" Pasenger Car Only IRS Stub Axle Side Seal (Part No.30255)

7.5" & 8.8" Pasenger Car Only IRS Stub Axle Side Seal

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$47.99
7.5″ & 8.8″ PASENGER CAR ONLY IRS stub axle side seal.Yukon Mighty seal.

Product Features:
  • Stub axle seal
  • Fits Ford 7.5″ IRS and 8.8″ IRS in passenger car
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Most Popular Axle Shaft Seal for 1972 Ford Thunderbirds

Enhance your 1972 Ford Thunderbird with this popular Axle Shaft Seal we have in stock, for $26.99.

Yukon Gear – Mighty Seal (Part No.30214)

Mighty Seal

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$26.99
Axle seal.Yukon Mighty seal.

Product Features:
  • Rear axle seal
  • Fits Ford 8″
  • 2.264″ O.D.
  • 1.365″ I.D.
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Best-Selling 1972 Ford Thunderbird Axle Shaft Studs

Upgrade your Thunderbird with one of our 2 best-selling Axle Shaft Studs.

Yukon Gear – Ford 7.5", 8", 8.8", & 9" Axle Stud (Part No.33175)

Ford 7.5", 8", 8.8", & 9" Axle Stud

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$6.99
Ford 7.5″, 8″, 8.8″, & 9″ axle stud.

Product Features:
  • Axle stud for Ford 7.5″, 8.8″ and 9″
  • 1/2″ x 20 thread
  • 1 7/8″ long
  • 29/64″ shoulder length
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Yukon Gear – Model 20 & Model 35 Axle Stud 1/2"-20 X 1.625" Length, 0.620" Dia – Knurl (Part No.33181)

Model 20 & Model 35 Axle Stud 1/2"-20 X 1.625" Length, 0.620" Dia - Knurl

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$5.99
Model 20 & Model 35 axle stud 0.620″ Dia. Shank.

Product Features:
  • Axle stud for AMC Model 20 and Model 35
  • 1/2″ x 20 thread
  • 0.620″ knurl diameter
  • 1.625″ long
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Top-Quality Rear Axle Shaft Bearings for 1972 Ford Thunderbirds

Choose a high-quality OEM or aftermarket Rear Axle Shaft Bearing for Ford Thunderbirds and enjoy top-notch performance from $92.99.

Yukon Gear – Conversion Bearing For Small Bearing Ford 9" Axle In Large Bearing Housing (Part No.18046)

Conversion Bearing For Small Bearing Ford 9" Axle In Large Bearing Housing

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$92.99
Conversion bearing for small bearing Ford 9″ axle in large bearing housing.

Product Features:
  • Axle bearing
  • Fits Ford 9″
  • Conversion bearing to install small bearing axle into large bearing housing
  • 3.150″ O.D.
  • 1.377″ I.D.
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Our Top Pick for a 1972 Ford Thunderbird Axle Housing Fill Plug

Invest in a durable Axle Housing Fill Plug for your 1972 Ford, knowing you’re getting trusted brands and expert craftsmanship.

Yukon Gear – Fill Plug For Ford 9", 1/2" Thread (Part No.33539)

Fill Plug For Ford 9", 1/2" Thread

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$10.99
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 t

Product Features:
  • Fill plug
  • Fits Ford 9″
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Axle Shaft Bearing Retainers for 1972 Ford Thunderbirds

Make a smart move for your 1972 Ford Thunderbird with products all priced from $22.99 to $67.99.

Yukon Gear – Axle Bearing Retainer For Ford 9", Large Bearing, 1/2" Bolt Holes (Part No.33467)

Axle Bearing Retainer For Ford 9", Large Bearing, 1/2" Bolt Holes

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$67.99
Product Features:
  • Axle bearing retainer for Ford 9″
  • Fits large bearing applications
  • 1/2″ bolt holes
  • 3 1/2″ x 2 3/8″ bolt pattern
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Yukon Gear – Axle Bearing Retainer For Ford 9", Large & Small Bearing, 3/8" Bolt Holes (Part No.33466)

Axle Bearing Retainer For Ford 9", Large & Small Bearing, 3/8" Bolt Holes

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$22.99
Product Features:
  • Axle bearing retainer for Ford 9″
  • Fits large and small bearing applications
  • 3/8″ bolt holes
  • 3 9/16″ x 2″ bolt pattern
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Yukon Gear – Axle Bearing Retainer For Ford 9", Small Bearing, 3/8" Bolt Holes (Part No.33468)

Axle Bearing Retainer For Ford 9", Small Bearing, 3/8" Bolt Holes

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$22.99
Product Features:
  • Axle bearing retainer for Ford 9″
  • Fits small bearing applications
  • 3/8″ bolt holes
  • 3 5/16″ x 2″ bolt pattern
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FAQs for 1972 Ford Thunderbird Drive Shafts and Axles

What are the best-selling Drive Shafts and Axles for 1972 Ford Thunderbirds?

Out of 10 Drive Shafts and Axles that fit 1972 Ford Thunderbirds, the following parts are the top sellers:

What’s the price range for 1972 Ford Thunderbird Drive Shafts and Axles?

The prices of Drive Shafts and Axles for the 1972 Ford Thunderbird range from $5.99 up to $279.99 for the most premium parts.

What is the average price of a Drive Shafts and Axle for a 1972 Ford Thunderbird?

The average price for Drive Shafts and Axles for the 1972 Ford Thunderbird is $60.99. Keep in mind the variety of part types within our Drive Shafts and Axle category, where you are likely to find a wide range of prices across a variety of parts and components.

Does Advance Auto Parts sell Drive Shafts and Axles for other Ford Thunderbird model years?

Yes, we carry Drive Shafts and Axles for 45 model years of Ford Thunderbirds between 1955 and 2005. The following model years are the most popular for Drive Shafts and Axle purchases: 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994, and 1993.

What are the cheapest Drive Shafts and Axles for my 1972 Ford Thunderbird?

Does Advance Auto Parts sell Drive Shafts and Axles for any other 1972 Ford models?

What types of Drive Shafts and Axles do you sell for my 1972 Ford Thunderbird?

As of 3/1/26, these are some of the most in-demand types of Drive Shafts and Axles for a 1972 Ford Thunderbird:

Can I get help with 1972 Ford Thunderbird Drive Shafts and Axle orders?

Contact our customer support team by chat or phone, through the help desk page, where you can find instant answers about Ford Drive Shafts and Axles and more.

What is your return policy for Ford Thunderbird Drive Shafts and Axles?

Advance Auto Parts keeps returns simple. For new Ford Thunderbird Drive Shafts and Axles and accessories, your online orders can be returned, in their original condition, within 45 days. For requirements, see the returns page.