1972 Ford Thunderbird Differentials

Essential 1972 Ford Thunderbird Differentials

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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National – Multi Purpose Seal (Part No.6930)

Multi Purpose Seal

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$28.49
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:
  • Low swell in hydrocarbon fluids
  • Design type: spring loaded; multi-lip
  • Provides good low temperature capability
  • Temperature range: -40°F to 225°F; -40°C to 107°C
  • Delivers quality and reliable performance for every type of repair
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Yukon Gear – Trac Loc Case For Ford 9" (Part No.20079)

Trac Loc Case For Ford 9"

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$333.99
9″ TracLoc case, bare, 28 & 31 spline, 2or4 PIN, 4 TAB clutches.

Product Features:
  • Trac Loc positraction carrier case
  • Does not include spider gears
  • Fits Ford 9″ with 28 or 31 spline axles
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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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$4.99
Trac Loc clutch guide for 9″ Ford.

Product Features:
  • Clutch guide
  • Fits Ford 8″ and 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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Pro-King – Differential Rebuild Kit (Part No.762B004)

Differential Rebuild Kit

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$125.99
Pro-King is the leading supplier of transmission and driveline products in the aftermarket. All products are designed to meet or exceed OE quality, form, fit and funtion.

Product Features:
  • Contains the highest quality Japanese bearings
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Yukon Gear – The Carrier Bearing Puller (Part No.56072)

The Carrier Bearing Puller

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$883.99
The Yukon carrier bearing Puller works with an impact gun to quickly and safely remove carrier bearings without damaging them. This unit comes with a handy bench top stand and works with up to one ton applications including Dana 70HD, Dana 80, 10.25″ & 10.5″ Ford, or GM & Chrysler 11.5″ differentials.

Product Features:
  • Carrier bearing puller
  • Works with an impact gun to safely and easliy remove carrrier bearings
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Yukon Gear – Bearing Race Driver (Part No.56023)

Bearing Race Driver

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$198.99
Bearing race driver. No return.

Product Features:
  • Bearing race driver
  • Fits M88010 race
  • All steel construction
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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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$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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Pro-King – Differential Pinion Shim Kit (Part No.763A203)

Differential Pinion Shim Kit

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$11.79
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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Yukon Gear – Trao Loc Spring For Ford 8.8", 28 Spline (Part No.33515)

Trao Loc Spring For Ford 8.8", 28 Spline

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$61.99
Product Features:
  • Trac Loc spring
  • Fits 28 spline Ford 8.8
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Powertrax – Lock Right Locker (Part No.1822-LR)

Lock Right Locker

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$371.99
The Powertrax Lock-Right ultra-strength alloy locker’s straight-line performance is equal to a solid spool, but automatically unlocks in turns. Best suited for extreme off-road to severe on-road use, Powertrax Lock Right lockers replace the spider gears in your open differential carrier using basic tools and without affecting your ring and pinion settings. The whole job can be done in your driveway in a couple of hours, pin included! 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!The Powertrax® Lock-Right Locker provides outstanding traction for off-road machines and race vehicles. Powertrax No-Slip Traction Systems deliver excellent performance to street-driven cars and trucks.
  • Powertrax® lockers range from the original, Lock-Right for serious straight-line performance, to the No-Slip traction system for street-able vehicles.
  • Powertrax® offers three levels of GRIP locking differentials, ranging from the clutch-type GRIP LS with a forged steel case, the gear-driven GRIP PRO and finally the GRIP LOK for extreme traction.
  • Powertrax® = Extreme Traction Systems!
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    Richmond Gear – RngPnn (Part No.69-0068-1)

    RngPnn

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    $360.99
    RngPnn

    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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    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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    $165.99
    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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    Motive Gear – Differential Pinion Solid Spacer Kit w/Shims (Part No.SS9)

    Differential Pinion Solid Spacer Kit w/Shims

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    $45.99
    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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    Driveworks – Tapered Cup Wheel Bearing Assembly (Part No.S-LM-102910)

    Tapered Cup Wheel Bearing Assembly

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    $8.49
    Value-priced bearing meets all cataloged application requirements.

    Product Features:
    • Brand may vary by location
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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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    $3.99
    Adjuster lock bolt 3.062″ & 3.250″ Yukon Ford 9″ Drop Out.

    Product Features:
    • Side adjuster lock bolt
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    Yukon Gear – Ford 8" & 9" Tracloc Ring Gear Bolt (Part No.33044)

    Ford 8" & 9" Tracloc Ring Gear Bolt

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    $4.99
    Ford 8″ & 9″ TracLoc ring gear bolt, 1-1/4″ long.

    Product Features:
    • Ring gear bolt for Ford 8″ and 9″
    • For use with Trac Loc limited slip
    • 1.25″ long
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    USA Standard Gear – Standard Spider Gear Set For Ford 8.8", 31 Spline (Part No.39016)

    Standard Spider Gear Set For Ford 8.8", 31 Spline

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    $209.99
    Product Features:
    • Spider gear kit
    • Fits Ford 8.8″ 31 spline open differential
    • Includes two side gears, two pinion gears, cross pin shaft, cross pin bolt and spider gear thrust washers.
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    Yukon Gear – Minor Install Kit For Ford 7.5" Differential (Part No.12033)

    Minor Install Kit For Ford 7.5" Differential

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    $51.99
    Yukon Minimum installation kits are a low cost solution for gear changes in newer vehicles where the bearings can be reused. This kit uses all high quality components to ensure a smooth set up. kit includes a pinion seal, crush sleeve (if applicable), complete shim kit, marking compound and brush.

    Product Features:
    • Fits Ford 7.5″
    • Included are a pinion seal, crush sleeve, complete shim kit, marking compound and brush.
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    Yukon Gear – Pinion Gear And Thrust Washer (0.875" Shaft) For 8.8" Ford (Part No.33299)

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

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

    Product Features:
    • Pinion gear thrust washer for Ford 8.8″
    • 0.875″ diameter cross pin shaft applications only
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    Dorman – Differential Pinion Yoke Assembly (Part No.697-532)

    Differential Pinion Yoke Assembly

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    $176.99
    Worn or damaged differential end yoke causing driveline vibrations? This direct replacement end yoke matches the original equipment part for a trustworthy repair and reliable performance.

    Product Features:
    • Direct replacement – this differential end yoke matches the fit and construction of the original yoke
    • Excellent value – this replacement end yoke offers original equipment quality at a fraction of the price of dealer parts
    • Quality materials – this end yoke is machined from cast iron for strength and is precision machined for reliability
    • Validated fit – this differential end yoke has been tested to confirm accurate fit
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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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    National – Bearings (Part No.31594)

    Bearings

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    $29.99
    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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    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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    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 – 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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    1972 Ford Thunderbird Differentials

    Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 1972 Ford Thunderbird. Maybe you just need a couple of Differentials. Either way, Advance Auto Parts has 297 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 1972 Ford Thunderbird running smoothly.

    Differentials are only as good as their brand. We stock 10 different brands to make sure you have plenty of trusted parts to choose from for your 1972 Ford Thunderbird. Yukon Gear, National, 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 1972 Ford Thunderbird, but don’t take our word for it – read our customer ratings and reviews and buy with confidence. Out of the 120 reviews in this category, some of the top rated parts include Differential Ring And Pinion with 3.0 stars and No-Slip Traction System with 5.0 stars.

    So if you’re in the market for aftermarket Differentials to keep your 1972 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 1972 Ford Thunderbird Last

    Simple repair, complete replacement, or a full rebuild. No matter the job, your 1972 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 1972 Ford Thunderbird, our most popular Felpro Differentials include:
    Differential Carrier Gasket
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    Differential Carrier Gasket
    Automatic Transmission Differential Carrier Gaskets

    Top 1972 Ford Thunderbird Differentials from National

    National products are another trusted brand when it comes to Differentials for your 1972 Ford Thunderbird. Popular National parts include:
    Bearings
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    Bearings
    Differential Bearings
    Multi Purpose Seal
    from $15.79
    (3)
    Multi Purpose Seal
    Differential Pinion Seals
    Bearings
    from $38.49
    (2)
    Bearings
    Front Differential Pinion Bearings

    FAQs for 1972 Ford Thunderbird Differentials

    What are the most purchased Differentials for the 1972 Ford Thunderbird?

    Out of 297 Differentials for the 1972 Ford Thunderbird, the most popular in our inventory are:
    3 Qt - Penzoil 80W90 Conventional Gear Oil
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    3 Qt – Penzoil 80W90 Conventional Gear Oil
    Differential Oil
    Pinion Crush Sleeves
    from $5.99
    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 1972 Ford Thunderbird Differentials?

    Top-rated Differentials for your 1972 Ford Thunderbird based on customer reviews/ratings are:
    Differential Ring And Pinion
    from $344.99
    (2)
    Differential Ring And Pinion
    “Used it to upgrade my alternator on my 04 Jeep Grand Cherokee. It was a direct fit on my 4.7 HO.”
    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”