1978 Ford Fairmont Differentials

Essential 1978 Ford Fairmont Differentials

Yukon Gear – Pilot Bearing For Ford 8" (Part No.18043)

Pilot Bearing For Ford 8"

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$40.99
9.25 Chrysler FRONT PINION KIT , 03 & UP DODGE TRUCK .

Product Features:
  • Pilot bearing
  • Fits Ford 8″
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Driveworks – Oil Seal (Part No.S-3604)

Oil Seal

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$4.79
Value-priced seal meets all cataloged application requirements.

Product Features:
  • Brand may vary by location
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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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Pro-King – Differential Internal Nest Kit (Part No.761A717)

Differential Internal Nest Kit

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$309.99
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 – Dura Grip Positraction For Ford 8.8" With 28 Spline Axles (Part No.26005)

Dura Grip Positraction For Ford 8.8" With 28 Spline Axles

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$834.99
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 Dura Grip uses a nodular case and forged 4320 internals for added strength along with composite clutches for high performance and long life. All units are Rebuildable and many offer upgrades to increase aggressiveness for racing applications. Each unit carries a one year warranty against defects.

Product Features:
  • Fits Ford 8.8″ with 28 spline axles
  • 4-spring, clutch style positraction
  • Internal gears are manufactured using forged 4320 steel and cut to provide stronger teeth
  • Fully rebuildable
  • Assembled in the USA
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Dorman – Differential Clutch Kit (Part No.697-780)

Differential Clutch Kit

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$262.99
This differential disc kit is a low-cost, time-saving repair solution for the posi-traction function. They are designed to match the fit and performance of the original disc on specific vehicle years, makes and models.

Product Features:
  • Direct replacement – this differential clutch kit provides the necessary components for repairing the original equipment on specific vehicles.
  • Quality materials – all components are built for reliable longevity and performance.
  • Smart solution – provides original equipment fit and function for a competitive price compared to original manufacturer
  • Trustworthy quality – backed by team of designers and engineers in the United States
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Motive Gear – Differential Bearing Kit – Timken (Part No.RA310RAT)

Differential Bearing Kit - Timken

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$106.99
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:
  • FORD 8″ BRG.KIT W/AUBURN & TRUETRAC TIMEKEN
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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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Motive Gear – Differential Gear Install Kit (Part No.F7.5IK)

Differential Gear Install Kit

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$35.49


Product Features:
  • MINI INSTALL KIT FORD 7.5
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Powertrax – Grip LS Traction System (Part No.LS108831)

Grip LS Traction System

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$463.99
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 – 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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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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$1099.99
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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Motive Gear – Differential Lock Thrust Block (Part No.D3SZ4211A)

Differential Lock Thrust Block

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$47.49
Motive Gear offers some of the toughest drive train components on the market today. If you are looking for the largest line of performance ring and pinion gear options available with gear sets in a wide range of ratios for nearly every application, both on and off-road, check out Motive Gear. Motive Gear products can be found in the winner’s circle at racing events worldwide. The superior quality of Motive Gear components is the result of years of racing development, outstanding design and state-of-the-art manufacturing methods. Extensive testing is performed on all products by our in-house engineers.
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Motive Gear – Differential Mini Spool (Part No.MS9-28)

Differential Mini Spool

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$33.99


Product Features:
  • MINI SPOOL 8″ & 9″ 28 SPLN STL 090428
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Motive Gear – Axle Shaft (Part No.MG1231)

Axle Shaft

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$143.99
The Motive Gear replacement axle shaft offers an OE-quality axle shaft at a fraction of the OE cost. Manufactured from 1541H material on high-tolerance CNC equipment, this axle shaft is designed to provide a perfect fit every time.

Product Features:
  • AXLE SHAFT 8.8″ 28 SPL. 29 1/4″ 79-93 MUSTANG L & R
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Spectre – Differential Cover (Part No.6073)

Differential Cover

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$52.99
Spectre’s Differential Covers are made to OEM specifications and are triple chrome plated for a lasting shine. Designed to protect the intricate moving parts of the differential, Spectre’s covers add an extra layer of protection to the vehicle’s underside. Featuring a 10-bolt design and fits the following vehicles with 7.5 inch ring gears: 1979-2003 Ford Mustang/Capri V8, 1982-2003 Ford Ranger, 1984-1997 Ford Aerostar, 1982-1992 Ford Bronco II, and 1994-2003 Mazda 2300/3000 differentials. Includes 10 SAE standard chrome bolts for installation. You’ll need to supply your own bolts if your application requires metric bolts.

Product Features:
  • 10 chrome 5/16 inch -18 x 3/4 inch differential cover bolts
  • 10-bolt design
  • Triple chrome plated for a lasting shine
  • Precision engineered for a perfect fit
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Pro-King – Differential Bearing Cone (Part No.742G255)

Differential Bearing Cone

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$19.79
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 – Good Used Yoke For Ford 8" With A 1310 U/Joint Size (Part No.41047)

Good Used Yoke For Ford 8" With A 1310 U/Joint Size

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$289.99
Good used Yukon yoke for Ford 8″ with a 1310 U/joint size. 3.219″ snap ring span, 1.062″ cap diameter. Outside snap ring. All Yukon yokes come with a one year warranty against manufacturing defects.

Product Features:
  • Fits Ford 8″
  • 25 spline
  • 1310 u-joint size
  • Outside snap ring design
  • 3.219″ snap ring span
  • 1.062″ cap diameter
  • U-bolt style
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Sealed Power – Engine Auxiliary Shaft Bearing Set (Part No.1460M)

Engine Auxiliary Shaft Bearing Set

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$22.99
Sealed Power® parts provide innovative designs, use leading edge materials and utilize ISO & QS certified manufacturing in order to deliver top quality products that meet the rigorous demands of today’s modern engines.

Product Features:
  • Steel-backed Babbitt lining material
  • Used in automotive and high-performance
  • Babbitt is designed to perform under extreme loads w/o damaging other engine parts
  • Babbitt is more environmentally friendly than other material
  • ISO & QS certified manufacturing
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Motive Gear – Differential Pinion Solid Spacer Kit w/Shims (Part No.4104)

Differential Pinion Solid Spacer Kit w/Shims

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$10.49


Product Features:
  • SOLID SPACER FORD 8.8″ & 9″
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Pro-King – Differential Pinion Shim Kit (Part No.742G202)

Differential Pinion Shim Kit

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$5.99
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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FAG US – CUP (Part No.M802011)

CUP

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$15.29
CUP

Yukon Gear – The Carrier Bearing Puller (Part No.56034)

The Carrier Bearing Puller

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$689.99
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 most standard one ton applications. This unit is works with differentials up to one-ton applcations. It is not compatible with 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
  • Not compatible with Dana 70HD, Dana 80, Ford 10.25″ and 10.5″ or Gm and Chrysler 11.5″ applications
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Yukon Gear – Flat Side Gear Without Hub For 8" And 9" Ford With 28 Splines (Part No.16164)

Flat Side Gear Without Hub For 8" And 9" Ford With 28 Splines

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$51.99
Flat side gear without hub for 8″ and 9″ Ford with 28 splines.

Product Features:
  • Side gear without hub
  • Fits Ford 8″ and 9″ Trac Loc positraction with 28 spline axles
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Yukon Gear – Cover Bolt For Ford 7.5", 8.8" & 9.75" (Part No.33554)

Cover Bolt For Ford 7.5", 8.8" & 9.75"

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$6.99
Yukon 1541H alloy replacement rear axle for Dana 60, 70, and 80, 35 spline. (40″ to 43.5″) Full float axle (8×3.96″ ). Yukon 1541H alloy axles offer a strength increase over stock while retaining a low cost. Yukon 1541H alloy rear axles come with a one year warranty against manufacturing defects. This is a full-floating axle.

Product Features:
  • 35 spline
  • 8 x 3.96″ bolt pattern
  • Cut to length design fits 40″-43.5″ applications
  • Fits Dana Spicer 60, 70 and 80
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Yukon Gear – Pinion Nut (Part No.33154)

Pinion Nut

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$7.99
Pinion nut for Ford 7.5″, 8″, 8.8″, 9 3/8″ & 9″. 1 1/6″ socket, 3/4″ x 20 thread.

Product Features:
  • Pinion nut for Ford 7.5″, 8″ and 9″
  • 3/4″ x 20 thread
  • 1 1/6″ socket
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Pro-King – Differential Cross Shaft (Part No.742G930)

Differential Cross Shaft

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$2.79
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 – 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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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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1978 Ford Fairmont Differentials

Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 1978 Ford Fairmont. Maybe you just need a couple of Differentials. Either way, Advance Auto Parts has 235 different Differentials in our inventory ranging from $0.99 to $1,566.99. That means you can find the exact parts or products you need to keep that 1978 Ford Fairmont running smoothly.

Differentials are only as good as their brand. We stock 13 different brands to make sure you have plenty of trusted parts to choose from for your 1978 Ford Fairmont. Yukon Gear, National, 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 1978 Ford Fairmont, but don’t take our word for it – read our customer ratings and reviews and buy with confidence. Out of the 162 reviews in this category, some of the top rated parts include Differential Master Bearing Kit – Koyo with 5.0 stars and Differential Pinion Shim Kit with 5.0 stars.

So if you’re in the market for aftermarket Differentials to keep your 1978 Ford Fairmont 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 1978 Ford Fairmont Last

Simple repair, complete replacement, or a full rebuild. No matter the job, your 1978 Ford Fairmont 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 Fairmont the best it can be. Be sure to browse some of our top Differentials brands and parts.

Popular Powertrax Differentials

We carry Powertrax parts in our stock across Complete Differentials and Differential Open Unit and Components categories, plus more. For a 1978 Ford Fairmont, our most popular Powertrax Differentials include:
Lock Right Locker
from $444.99
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Lock Right Locker
Complete Differentials
No-Slip Traction System
from $551.99
(1)
No-Slip Traction System
Differential Open Unit and Components

Top 1978 Ford Fairmont Differentials from Felpro

Felpro products are another trusted brand when it comes to Differentials for your 1978 Ford Fairmont. Popular Felpro parts include:
Differential Cover Gasket
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Differential Cover Gasket
Rear Differential Cover Gaskets

FAQs for 1978 Ford Fairmont Differentials

What are the most purchased Differentials for the 1978 Ford Fairmont?

Out of 235 Differentials for the 1978 Ford Fairmont, the most popular in our inventory are:
3 Qt - 80W90 Conventional Gear Oil With Posi Additive
from $57.99
This product is not rated
3 Qt – 80W90 Conventional Gear Oil With Posi Additive
Differential Oil
Bearings
from $23.99
(7)
Bearings
Front Differential Pinion Bearings
Oil Seal
from $4.79
(1)
Oil Seal
Differential Pinion Seals

What are the top-rated 1978 Ford Fairmont Differentials?

Top-rated Differentials for your 1978 Ford Fairmont based on customer reviews/ratings are:
Differential Master Bearing Kit - Koyo
from $112.99
(1)
Differential Master Bearing Kit – Koyo
“perfect product”
Differential Pinion Shim Kit
from $7.49
(1)
Differential Pinion Shim Kit
“good product”
Differential Crush Sleeve
from $2.49
(1)
Differential Crush Sleeve
“High quality, would buy again”