1973 Ford Thunderbird Differentials

Essential 1973 Ford Thunderbird Differentials

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 – 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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$63.99
Product Features:
  • Trac Loc spring
  • Fits 28 spline Ford 8.8
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Yukon Gear – High Performance Ring & Pinion Gear Set For Ford 9" In A 3.50 Ratio (Part No.24105)

High Performance Ring & Pinion Gear Set For Ford 9" In A 3.50 Ratio

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$449.99
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
  • 3.50 ratio
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USA Standard Gear – Standard Spider Gear Set For Ford 8.8", 28 Spline (Part No.39015)

Standard Spider Gear Set For Ford 8.8", 28 Spline

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$209.99
Product Features:
  • Spider gear kit
  • Fits Ford 8.8″ 28 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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Driveworks – Oil Seal (Part No.S-5778)

Oil Seal

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$10.49
Value-priced seal meets all cataloged application requirements.

Product Features:
  • Brand may vary by location
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Motive Gear – Differential Mini Spool (Part No.MS88-31)

Differential Mini Spool

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$101.99


Product Features:
  • MINI SPOOL 8.8 FORD 31SPL
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Yukon Gear – Pinion Gear And Thrust Washer (0.750" Shaft) For 8.8" Ford (Part No.33297)

Pinion Gear And Thrust Washer (0.750" Shaft) For 8.8" Ford

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$8.99
Pinion gear thrust washer (0.750″ shaft) for 8.8″ Ford.

Product Features:
  • Pinion gear thrust washer
  • Fits Ford 8.8″
  • 0.750″ I.D.
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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 – 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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USA Standard Gear – Standard Spider Gear Set For Ford 8.8" Trac Loc Posi, 31 Spline (Part No.39032)

Standard Spider Gear Set For Ford 8.8" Trac Loc Posi, 31 Spline

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$299.99
Product Features:
  • Spider gear kit
  • Fits Ford 8.8″ 31 spline Trac Loc positraction
  • Includes two side gears, two pinion gears, cross pin shaft, cross pin bolt and spider gear thrust washers.
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Yukon Gear – Pinion Install Kit For Ford Daytona 9" Differential (Part No.13049)

Pinion Install Kit For Ford Daytona 9" Differential

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$225.99
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″ with Daytona pinion support
  • Included are pinion bearings and races, pinion seal, crush sleeve eliminator , complete pinion shim kit, and marking compound with brush.
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Yukon Gear – Lightweight Steel Spool For Ford 9" With 31 Spline Axles (Part No.32046)

Lightweight Steel Spool For Ford 9" With 31 Spline Axles

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$313.99
Yukon Performance 2-1/8″ deck lightweight steel spool for 9″ Ford with 31 spline axles. Spool uses 1.785″ journal bearings. Yukon performance spools are made from the highest quality materials to ensure high strength and long life in performance applications. Spools provide 100% power to both tires at all times and are a lower cost alternative to lockers. Spools are not recommended for street driven vehicles. Yukon Performance spools come with a one year warranty against manufacturing defects.

Product Features:
  • Fits Ford 9″ with 31 spline axles
  • Lightweight design
  • Provides 100% traction to both wheels at all times
  • Not recommended for street driven vehicles
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Royal Purple – High Performance SAE 5W30 Synthetic Motor Oil, API Certified, 1 QT (Part No.01530)

High Performance SAE 5W30 Synthetic Motor Oil, API Certified, 1 QT

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High Performance Motor Oil API LICENSED MOTOR OIL Royal Purple High Performance Motor Oil combines premium base oils with proprietary additive technologies to create a high performance synthetic engine oil that optimizes performance and protection. Royal Purple High Performance Motor Oils carry the current API and ILSAC engine oil licenses, as well as the GM dexos1 gasoline engine oil approval. ILSAC GF-6 AND GM DEXOS1 Modern gasoline direct injection (GDI) engines have achieved levels of power and fuel economy never before possible in passenger car engines. As a result, smaller engines operate at much higher loads across all engine speeds. This has caused increased wear in critical areas of the engine, and created a destructive phenomenon called low-speed pre-ignition (LSPI). The unique, state-of-the-art additive technology in Royal Purple High Performance engine oils is designed specifically to address these issues, and help engines maintain performance and reliability.

Product Features:
  • Better Wear Protection
  • Increased Protection against Low Speed Pre-Ignition
  • Increased Fuel Efficiency
  • Better Protection for Vehicle Exhaust Emissions Equipment
  • Improved Compatibility with Fuels Containing Ethanol
  • Superior Corrosion Protection
  • Made in USA
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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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Motive Gear – Differential Master Bearing Kit – Timken (Part No.R9R28MKT)

Differential Master Bearing Kit - Timken

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$125.99
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:
  • MASTER KIT FORD 9″ 28 SPL.
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Richmond Gear – RngPnnInstlKt (Part No.83-1011-B)

RngPnnInstlKt

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$48.99
RngPnnInstlKt

National – Bearings (Part No.NP559445)

Bearings

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$59.99
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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USA Standard Gear – Master Overhaul Kit for ’09 & Down Ford 8.8" Differential. (Part No.37030)

Master Overhaul Kit for '09 & Down Ford 8.8" Differential.

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$201.99
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 2009 and down Ford 8.8″
  • 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 – Grizzly Locker, Ford 8.8" With 28 Splines (Part No.28034)

Grizzly Locker, Ford 8.8" With 28 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 28 spline axles
  • Patented internal design reduces common locker failures
  • 8620 internals for added strength
  • Assembled in the USA
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Yukon Gear – 7.5" Ford Cover Gasket (Part No.23009)

7.5" Ford Cover Gasket

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$9.99
7.5″ Ford cover gasket.

Product Features:
  • Cover gasket
  • Fits Ford 7.5″
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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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Yukon Gear – Chrome Moly Cross Pin Shaft For Mini-Spool For 9" Ford (Part No.32235)

Chrome Moly Cross Pin Shaft For Mini-Spool For 9" Ford

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$61.99
Chrome Moly cross pin shaft for Mini-Spool for 9″ Ford HD.

Product Features:
  • Cross pin shaft
  • Fits Ford 9″
  • Chromoly steel for added strength
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Yukon Gear – Bearing Race Driver (Part No.56020)

Bearing Race Driver

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$215.99
Bearing race driver. No return.

Product Features:
  • Bearing race driver
  • Fits M802011 race
  • All steel construction
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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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$59.99
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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Yukon Gear – Side Gear And Thrust Washer (0.750" Shaft) For 8.8" Ford (Part No.33298)

Side Gear And Thrust Washer (0.750" Shaft) For 8.8" Ford

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$6.99
Side gear thrust washer (0.750″ shaft) for 8.8″ Ford.

Product Features:
  • Side gear thrust washer for Ford 8.8″
  • 0.750″ diameter cross pin shaft applications only
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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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FAG US – CUP (Part No.M802011)

CUP

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$15.29
CUP

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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1973 Ford Thunderbird Differentials

Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 1973 Ford Thunderbird. Maybe you just need a couple of Differentials. Either way, Advance Auto Parts has 316 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 1973 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 1973 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 1973 Ford Thunderbird, but don’t take our word for it – read our customer ratings and reviews and buy with confidence. Out of the 67 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 1973 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 1973 Ford Thunderbird Last

Simple repair, complete replacement, or a full rebuild. No matter the job, your 1973 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 1973 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 1973 Ford Thunderbird Differentials

What are the most purchased Differentials for the 1973 Ford Thunderbird?

Out of 316 Differentials for the 1973 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
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Multi Purpose Seal
Differential Pinion Seals

What are the top-rated 1973 Ford Thunderbird Differentials?

Top-rated Differentials for your 1973 Ford Thunderbird based on customer reviews/ratings are:
Bearings
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Bearings
“nice finish and function. Should perform well.”
No-Slip Traction System
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No-Slip Traction System
“Installed, no issues, works great.”
Differential Pinion Nut
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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”