1978 Ford Pinto Differentials

Essential 1978 Ford Pinto Differentials

Yukon Gear – Side Gear With Hub For 8" And 9" Ford With 28 Splines (Part No.16163)

Side Gear With Hub For 8" And 9" Ford With 28 Splines

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Side gear with hub for 8″ and 9″ Ford with 28 splines.

Product Features:
  • Side gear with hub
  • Fits Ford 8″ and 9″ standard open differential and Trac Loc positraction with 28 spline axles
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Yukon Gear – Trac Loc Spring For Ford 9" & 8" (Part No.33518)

Trac Loc Spring For Ford 9" & 8"

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$8.99
Product Features:
  • Trac Loc spring for Ford 8″ and 9″
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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 Shaft Support Block (Part No.D3SZ4211A)

Differential Pinion Shaft Support 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 o
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Motive Gear – Differential Crush Sleeve (Part No.3507575)

Differential Crush Sleeve

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$2.49


Product Features:
  • CRUSH SLEEVE 7.25 & 8.25 MIN ORDER 5000
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Yukon Gear – Standard Open Cross Pin Shaft (.750") For Ford 8", 8.8", 9" And Model 20 (Part No.33332)

Standard Open Cross Pin Shaft (.750") For Ford 8", 8.8", 9" And Model 20

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$16.99
Standard open cross pin shaft (.750″) for Ford 8″, 8.8″, 9″ and Model 20.

Product Features:
  • Cross pin shaft for Ford 8″, 8.8″ and 9″ and AMC Model 20
  • Fits standard open differentials only
  • 0.750″ diameter
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Motive Gear – Differential Gear Install Kit (Part No.F8IK)

Differential Gear Install Kit

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$44.49
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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Driveworks – Taper Bearing Cone (Part No.S-M-86649)

Taper Bearing Cone

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$8.79
Value-priced bearing meets all cataloged application requirements.

Product Features:
  • Brand may vary by location
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Yukon Gear – 3 Qt – Penzoil 80W90 Conventional Gear Oil (Part No.15002)

3 Qt - Penzoil 80W90 Conventional Gear Oil

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$44.99
3 Qt. Penzoil 80W90 conventional gear Oil.

Product Features:
  • Includes three quarts of conventional oil
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Yukon Gear – 8" Ford O-Ring (Part No.30027)

8" Ford O-Ring

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$9.99
8″ Ford O-ring.

Product Features:
  • Pinion support o-ring
  • Fits Ford 8″
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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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$234.99
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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Yukon Gear – Minor Install Kit For Ford 8" Differential (Part No.12034)

Minor Install Kit For Ford 8" Differential

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$68.99
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 8″
  • Included are a pinion seal, crush sleeve, complete shim kit, marking compound and brush.
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Yukon Gear – Trac Loc Friction Plate, Single Sided, 4 Tab (Part No.16179)

Trac Loc Friction Plate, Single Sided, 4 Tab

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$29.99
Product Features:
  • Friction plate
  • Fits Ford 8″ and 9″ Trac Loc
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Yukon Gear – Trac-Loc For Ford 8" Wtih 28 Spline Axles – Street Design (Part No.26002)

Trac-Loc For Ford 8" Wtih 28 Spline Axles - Street Design

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$872.99
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 8″ with 28 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 – 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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Yukon Gear – Copper Washer For Ford 9" & 8" Dropout Housing (Part No.32339)

Copper Washer For Ford 9" & 8" Dropout Housing

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$5.99
Product Features:
  • Copper washer
  • Fits Ford 8″ and 9″
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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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Yukon Gear – Pinion Depth Shims For Ford 8" (Part No.55055)

Pinion Depth Shims For Ford 8"

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$31.99
8″ Ford pinion shim kit.

Product Features:
  • Pinion depth shims for Ford 8″
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Yukon Gear – Pinion Support Bolt For 8" And 9" Ford (Part No.33242)

Pinion Support Bolt For 8" And 9" Ford

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$6.99
Pinion support bolt for 8″ and 9″ Ford.

Product Features:
  • Pinion support bolt for Ford 8″ and 9″
  • 3/8″ x 24 thread
  • 1.0″ long
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Felpro – Differential Cover Gasket (Part No.RDS 13073)

Differential Cover Gasket

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$6.49
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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National – Bearings (Part No.LM501314)

Bearings

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$10.49
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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Yukon Gear – Dana 44, Ford 8" / 9", And Model 20 Side Gear Thrust Washer Replacement (Part No.33283)

Dana 44, Ford 8" / 9", And Model 20 Side Gear Thrust Washer Replacement

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Product Features:
  • Side gear thrust washer for Ford 8″, Ford 9″ and AMC Model 20
  • 0.030″ thick
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Yukon Gear – Pilot Bearing For Ford 8" (Part No.18043)

Pilot Bearing For Ford 8"

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$42.99
9.25 Chrysler FRONT PINION KIT , 03 & UP DODGE TRUCK .

Product Features:
  • Pilot bearing
  • Fits Ford 8″
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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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Powertrax – Grip LS Traction System (Part No.LS109031)

Grip LS Traction System

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$451.99
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 – High Performance Ring & Pinion Gear Set For Ford 8" In A 3.80 Ratio (Part No.24093)

High Performance Ring & Pinion Gear Set For Ford 8" In A 3.80 Ratio

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$457.99
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 8″
  • 8.00″ ring gear diameter
  • 25 spline pinion
  • 10 ring gear bolts
  • 3.80 ratio
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Yukon Gear – Ford 8" & 9" Standard Open, Ag, & Detroit Locker Ring Gear Bolt (Part No.33043)

Ford 8" & 9" Standard Open, Ag, & Detroit Locker Ring Gear Bolt

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$5.99
Ford 8″ & 9″ standard Open, AG, & Detroit locker ring gear bolt, 1.0″ long, Ford.

Product Features:
  • Ring gear bolt for Ford 8″ and 9″
  • For use with standard open carrier, Auburn Gear limited slip and Detroit Locker
  • 1.0″ long
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Yukon Gear – Pinion Gear For 8" And 9" Ford (Part No.16160)

Pinion Gear For 8" And 9" Ford

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$23.99
Pinion gear for 8″ and 9″ Ford.

Product Features:
  • Pinion gear
  • Fits Ford 8″ and 9″
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1978 Ford Pinto Differentials

Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 1978 Ford Pinto. Maybe you just need a couple of Differentials. Either way, Advance Auto Parts has 90 different Differentials in our inventory ranging from $1.99 to $941.99. That means you can find the exact parts or products you need to keep that 1978 Ford Pinto running smoothly.

Differentials are only as good as their brand. We stock 9 different brands to make sure you have plenty of trusted parts to choose from for your 1978 Ford Pinto. DriveWorks, Yukon Gear, and Motive Gear 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 Pinto, but don’t take our word for it – read our customer ratings and reviews and buy with confidence. Out of the 146 reviews in this category, some of the top rated parts include Differential Crush Sleeve with 5.0 stars.

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

Simple repair, complete replacement, or a full rebuild. No matter the job, your 1978 Ford Pinto 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 Pinto 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 Differential Open Unit and Components categories, plus more. For a 1978 Ford Pinto, our most popular Powertrax Differentials include:
No-Slip Traction System
from $551.99
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No-Slip Traction System
Differential Open Unit and Components

Top 1978 Ford Pinto Differentials from Driveworks

Driveworks products are another trusted brand when it comes to Differentials for your 1978 Ford Pinto. Popular Driveworks parts include:
Taper Bearing Set
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Taper Bearing Set
Differential Bearings

FAQs for 1978 Ford Pinto Differentials

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

Out of 90 Differentials for the 1978 Ford Pinto, the most popular in our inventory are:
3 Qt - Penzoil 80W90 Conventional Gear Oil
from $44.99
This product is not rated
3 Qt – Penzoil 80W90 Conventional Gear Oil
Differential Oil
Copper Washer For Ford 9" & 8" Dropout Housing
from $5.99
This product is not rated
Copper Washer For Ford 9" & 8" Dropout Housing
Differential Open Unit and Components
Differential Pinion Nut
from $6.49
(1)
Differential Pinion Nut
Differential Pinion Shaft Nuts

What are the top-rated 1978 Ford Pinto Differentials?

Top-rated Differentials for your 1978 Ford Pinto based on customer reviews/ratings are:
Differential Crush Sleeve
from $2.49
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Differential Crush Sleeve
“High quality, would buy again”