1973 Ford Thunderbird Drivetrains

Essential 1973 Ford Thunderbird Drivetrains

Yukon Gear – 14 Plate Carbon Clutches For GM 8.2", GM 8.5", 12T, 12P, Ford 8.8" & Cast Iron ‘Vette (Part No.16041)

14 Plate Carbon Clutches For GM 8.2", GM 8.5", 12T, 12P, Ford 8.8" & Cast Iron 'Vette

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$404.99
Product Features:
  • Clutch kit
  • Fits Ford 8.8″, 1963-1979 Corvette, GM 12 bolt passenger car and truck, 8.2″, 8.5″ and 8.6″ Dura Grip positraction
  • 14 piece kit
  • Carbon fiber clutches
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Yukon Gear – 9" Ford Yoke Spacer (To Use Daytona Or Race Yoke With Standard Open Style Support) (Part No.41052)

9" Ford Yoke Spacer (To Use Daytona Or Race Yoke With Standard Open Style Support)

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$18.99
9″ Ford yoke spacer (to use Daytona or race yoke with standard Open style support).

Product Features:
  • Fits Ford 9″
  • 28 spline
  • Spacer to install short Dayonta style yoke in stock pinion support
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Yukon Gear – Ford 7.5" & 8.8" Ring Gear Bolt, Standard Open & Tracloc (Part No.33053)

Ford 7.5" & 8.8" Ring Gear Bolt, Standard Open & Tracloc

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$5.99
Ford 7.5″ & 8.8″ ring gear bolt, standard Open & TracLoc. 7/16″ x 20.

Product Features:
  • Ring gear bolt for Ford 7.5″ and 8.8″
  • 7/16″ x 20
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Dorman – Spindle Washer – I.D. 13/16 In. O.D. 1-21/32 In. Thickness 3/32 In. (Part No.618-013.1)

Spindle Washer - I.D. 13/16 In. O.D. 1-21/32 In. Thickness 3/32 In.

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$4.29
This spindle nut washer is designed to match the fit and function of the original part on specified vehicles. Made of quality materials, it is engineered for reliable performance.

Product Features:
  • Direct replacement – this spindle nut washer matches the fit and function of the factory part on specified years, makes and models
  • Ideal solution – this washer is a reliable replacement for an original part that is missing or has failed due to wear
  • Durable construction – this part is made from quality materials to ensure reliable performance and long service life
  • Trustworthy quality – backed by team of product experts in the United States and more than a century of automotive experience
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Yukon Gear – Trac Loc Spring Plate For Ford 9" & 8" (Part No.33517)

Trac Loc Spring Plate For Ford 9" & 8"

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$10.99
Product Features:
  • Trac Loc spring plate for Ford 8″ and 9″
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Driveworks – Tapered Roller Bearing (Part No.S-25590)

Tapered Roller Bearing

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$14.49
Product Features:
  • Brand may vary by location
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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 – 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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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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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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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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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 – 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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National – Shaft Repair Sleeve (Part No.99155)

Shaft Repair Sleeve

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$38.49
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:
  • 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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Pro-King – Differential Crush Sleeve (Part No.761A034)

Differential Crush Sleeve

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$2.99
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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Yukon Gear – Ford 9" 3.062" Aluminum Case, HD Dropout Housing (Part No.32034)

Ford 9" 3.062" Aluminum Case, HD Dropout Housing

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9″ Yukon 3.062″ aluminum case, HD dropout housing with forged caps. The Yukon aluminum dropouts feature a adjuster lock which is offset 90 degrees, offering an uninterrupted bearing cap for higher strenth. Made from A356-T6 aluminum and featuring a through-bolt desgin, this dropout is built for high horsepower & tall tires.Rated up to 1000HP!

Product Features:
  • Fits Ford 9″
  • 3.062″ carrier race diameter
  • A356-T6 aluminum
  • Thru-bolt design added strength
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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 – Standard Open Or Tracloc Cross Pin Shafts And Block In Four Pinion Design For 9" Ford (Part No.33333)

Standard Open Or Tracloc Cross Pin Shafts And Block In Four Pinion Design For 9" Ford

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$207.99
Standard open or TracLoc cross pin shafts and block in four pinion design for 9″ Ford.

Product Features:
  • Cross pin shaft and block kit
  • Fits Ford 9″
  • Includes cross pin block and three cross pin shafts
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Dorman – Spindle Nut 3/4 In.-16 and M20 In.-1.0 Hex Size 1-1/16 In. and 27mm (sold by each) (Part No.615-073)

Spindle Nut 3/4 In.-16 and M20 In.-1.0 Hex Size 1-1/16 In. and 27mm (sold by each)

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$4.99
This spindle nut retainer is designed to match the fit and function of the original part on specified vehicles. Made of quality materials, it is engineered for reliable performance.

Product Features:
  • Direct replacement – this spindle nut retainer matches the fit and function of the factory part on specified years, makes and models
  • Ideal solution – this retainer is a reliable replacement for an original part that is missing or has failed due to fatigue
  • Durable construction – this part is made from quality materials to ensure reliable performance and long service life
  • Trustworthy quality – backed by team of product experts in the United States and more than a century of automotive experience
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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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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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Yukon Gear – Trac Loc For Ford 9" Wtih 31 Spline Axles – Street Design (Part No.26010)

Trac Loc For Ford 9" Wtih 31 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 31 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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Yukon Gear – Trac Loc Case For Ford 9" (Part No.20079)

Trac Loc Case For Ford 9"

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$339.99
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 – Spider Gear Kit For Ford 8.8", 31 Spline, Trac Loc Posi (Part No.16106)

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

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$363.99
Yukon spider gear kit for Ford 8.8″, 31 spline, Trac Loc posi. 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. This kit does not include cross pin shaft or clutches.

Product Features:
  • Spider gear kit
  • Fit Ford 8.8″ Trac Loc positraction with 31 spline axles
  • Includes two side gears, two pinion gears, cross pin shaft, cross pin bolt and spider gear thrust washers.
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Yukon Gear – Fine Thread Pinion Support Bolt (Aftermarket Aluminum Only) For 9" Ford (Part No.33243)

Fine Thread Pinion Support Bolt (Aftermarket Aluminum Only) For 9" Ford

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Fine thread pinion support bolt (aftermarket aluminum only) for 9″ Ford.

Product Features:
  • Pinion support bolt for Ford 9″
  • 3/8″ x 24 thread
  • 1.5″ long
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National – Bearings (Part No.02872)

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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Dorman – Spindle Washer – I.D. 13/16 In. O.D. 1-21/32 In. Thickness 3/32 In. (sold by each) (Part No.618-013)

Spindle Washer - I.D. 13/16 In. O.D. 1-21/32 In. Thickness 3/32 In. (sold by each)

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$1.99
This spindle nut washer is designed to match the fit and function of the original part on specified vehicles. Made of quality materials, it is engineered for reliable performance.

Product Features:
  • Direct replacement – this spindle nut washer matches the fit and function of the factory part on specified years, makes and models
  • Ideal solution – this washer is a reliable replacement for an original part that is missing or has failed due to wear
  • Durable construction – this part is made from quality materials to ensure reliable performance and long service life
  • Trustworthy quality – backed by team of product experts in the United States and more than a century of automotive experience
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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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Popular 1973 Ford Thunderbird Drivetrains Categories

1973 Ford Thunderbird Drivetrains

You count on your 1973 Ford Thunderbird to run right. That means taking care of it with regular maintenance, necessary repairs, and the right parts. Advance Auto Parts can help with all of that thanks to our extensive inventory of trusted Drivetrains. With 339 Drivetrains ranging in price from $1.99 to $1,211.99, you’re sure to find everything you need for your 1973 Ford Thunderbird.

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Top-Rated Drivetrains Brands For Your 1973 Ford Thunderbird

Trusted Drivetrains OEM and aftermarket product brands are what Advance Auto Parts specializes in. The brands we work with are sure to keep that 1973 Ford Thunderbird running right for years to come. In our inventory you’ll find brands like Moog, Driveworks, National, and even more.

Popular Felpro Drivetrains

You’ll find popular Felpro brand products across Differentials. All are waiting to get your 1973 Ford Thunderbird back on the road. Some of the top-rated Felpro products in these categories are:
Differential Carrier Gasket
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Differential Carrier Gasket
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FAQs for 1973 Ford Thunderbird Drivetrains

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

Out of 339 Drivetrains for the 1973 Ford Thunderbird, the most popular in our inventory are:
Universal Joint
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Universal Joint
U-Joints
Universal Joint
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Universal Joint
U-Joints
3 Qt - Penzoil 80W90 Conventional Gear Oil
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3 Qt – Penzoil 80W90 Conventional Gear Oil
Differential Oil

What are the top-rated 1973 Ford Thunderbird Drivetrains?

Top-rated Drivetrains for your 1973 Ford Thunderbird based on customer reviews/ratings are:
Universal Joint
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Universal Joint
“Fit good to make the install easy .”
Universal Joint
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Universal Joint
“The part was a great mach. it fit real nice and I personally believe it may be better than the OE part because, It has the grease fitting which means ”
Bearings
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Bearings
“as advertised”