1978 Lincoln Continental Differentials

Essential 1978 Lincoln Continental Differentials

Driveworks – Taper Bearing Set (Part No.S-A-6)

Taper Bearing Set

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$10.29
Value-priced bearing meets all cataloged application requirements.

Product Features:
  • Brand may vary by location
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Yukon Gear – Grizzly Locker, Ford 9" With 35 Splines, For Use With Load Bolt Dropout (Part No.28012)

Grizzly Locker, Ford 9" With 35 Splines, For Use With Load Bolt Dropout

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$993.99
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! This unit has been machined for use in dropouts with a load-bolt. 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! This locker also fits 9.5″ & 10″ dropouts.

Product Features:
  • Fits Ford 9″ with 35 spline axles and loadbolt housing
  • Patented internal design reduces common locker failures
  • 8620 internals for added strength
  • Assembled in the USA
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Valvoline – ATF for Mercon®V Applications Conventional, 1 Quart (Part No.822345)

ATF for Mercon®V Applications Conventional, 1 Quart

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$12.99
Valvoline ATF for MERCON®V Applications is a high-quality transmission fluid meeting and exceeding the requirements of the Ford Mercon V specification which covers most Ford passenger cars and light-duty trucks (except those specifying MERCON®SP, MERCON®LV or Type F fluids), including Lincoln and Mercury, as well as most pre-2006 GM vehicles and many imports. Recommended for use in the following applications: MERCON®V, MERCON®, DEXRON®-III, DEXRON®-II, Caterpillar TO-2, Allison C-4. Other applications include Power steering fluid where a DEXRON® or MERCON® fluid is recommended. Suitable to use in Nissan Matic D, Matic J and Matic K.

Product Features:
  • Formulated with premium base stocks and advanced additive technology to meet the challenging demands of automatic transmissions
  • Enhanced anti-shudder protection for smooth shifting and maximum power transfer
  • Developed with anti-wear technology to help improve transmission durability
  • Engineered with a proprietary blend of base oils and advanced additives to provide better oil flow at low temperatures and greater film protection at higher temperatures
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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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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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Yukon Gear – Super Carrier Shim Kit For Ford 8.8", GM 12 Bolt Car & Truck, 8.6 & Vette (Part No.55002)

Super Carrier Shim Kit For Ford 8.8", GM 12 Bolt Car & Truck, 8.6 & Vette

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$59.99
Product Features:
  • Super carrier shim kit for Ford 8.8″, GM 12 bolt passenger car and truck, GM 8.0″, 8.6″, 8.6″ IRS and 1963-1979 Corvette
  • Interlocking design makes installation much easier
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National – Shaft Repair Sleeve (Part No.99199)

Shaft Repair Sleeve

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$37.99
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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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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National – Multi Purpose Seal (Part No.7044NA)

Multi Purpose Seal

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$15.79
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 – Yoke For Ford 9" With 28 Spline Pinion And A 1330 U/Joint Size (Part No.41143)

Yoke For Ford 9" With 28 Spline Pinion And A 1330 U/Joint Size

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$242.99
Yukon yoke for Ford 9″ with 28 spline pinion and a 1330 U/joint size. 5″ length. 3.625″ snap ring span, 1.125″ cap diameter. Outside snap ring. All Yukon yokes come with a one year warranty against manufacturing defects.

Product Features:
  • Fits Ford 9″
  • 28 spline
  • 1330 u-joint size
  • Outside snap ring design
  • 3.625″ snap ring span
  • 1.125″ cap diameter
  • U-bolt style
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USA Standard Gear – 9" Ford Spartan Locker Cross Pin, Long (Part No.17021)

9" Ford Spartan Locker Cross Pin, Long

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$49.99
Product Features:
  • USA Standard Gear heavy-duty cross pin shaft
  • Fits Ford 9″
  • Works with Spartan Locker or standard open spider gears
  • Long shaft
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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 – 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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Yukon Gear – Trac Loc Ring Gear Bolt Washer For 8" And 9" Ford (Part No.33245)

Trac Loc Ring Gear Bolt Washer For 8" And 9" Ford

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$3.99
Trac Loc ring gear bolt washer for 8″ and 9″ Ford.

Product Features:
  • Ring gear bolt for Ford 8″ and 9″
  • For Trac Loc positraction applications only
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Yukon Gear – High Performance Ring & Pinion Gear Set For Ford 8.8" In A 4.88 Ratio (Part No.24099)

High Performance Ring & Pinion Gear Set For Ford 8.8" In A 4.88 Ratio

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$459.99
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. A notched cross pin shaft is required for this gear set.

Product Features:
  • Fits standard rotation Ford 8.8″
  • 8.80″ ring gear diameter
  • 30 spline pinion
  • 10 ring gear bolts
  • 4.88 ratio
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Yukon Gear – Trac Loc For Ford 9" Wtih 31 Spline Axles – Aggressive Design (Part No.26009)

Trac Loc For Ford 9" Wtih 31 Spline Axles - Aggressive Design

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$784.99
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
  • Aggressive 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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Motive Gear – Differential Gear Install Kit (Part No.F9IKN)

Differential Gear Install Kit

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$46.49
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 – 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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$8.99
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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Yukon Gear – Pinion Install Kit For Ford 7.5" Differential (Part No.13039)

Pinion Install Kit For Ford 7.5" Differential

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$184.99
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, 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 7.5″
  • Included are pinion bearings and races, pinion seal, pinion nut, crush sleeve, complete pinion shim kit, and marking compound with brush.
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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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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 – 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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$5.99
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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Yukon Gear – Pinion Depth Shims For GM 8.25" IFS, 8.5", 12 Bolt Car, Ford 8.8" & Chrysler 8.25" (Part No.55009)

Pinion Depth Shims For GM 8.25" IFS, 8.5", 12 Bolt Car, Ford 8.8" & Chrysler 8.25"

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$27.99
8.25″ IFS, 8.5″, 12P, 7.5″ F, 8.8″ F, 8.25″ Chrysler pinion shim kit.

Product Features:
  • Pinion depth shims for GM 8.25″ IFS, 8.5″, 8.6″, 12 bolt passenger car, Ford 7.5″ and 8.8″, Chrysler 8.25″
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Motive Gear – Nodular Differential Housing (Part No.26325)

Nodular Differential Housing

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$533.99


Product Features:
  • NODULAR HOUSING 9″ FORD 3.25″ BORE
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Yukon Gear – Bearing Race Driver (Part No.56023)

Bearing Race Driver

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$219.99
Bearing race driver. No return.

Product Features:
  • Bearing race driver
  • Fits M88010 race
  • All steel construction
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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 – 8.8" Ford Cover Gasket (Part No.23011)

8.8" Ford Cover Gasket

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$12.99
8.8″ Ford cover gasket.

Product Features:
  • Cover gasket
  • Fits Ford 8.8″
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Yukon Gear – Crush Sleeve Eliminator Kit For Ford 9" For 35 Spline Pinion (Part No.55042)

Crush Sleeve Eliminator Kit For Ford 9" For 35 Spline Pinion

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$175.99
9″ large solid pinion preload spacer & shim kit for 35 spline pinion.

Product Features:
  • Crush sleeve eliminator kit for Ford 9″ with 35 spline pinion
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1978 Lincoln Continental Differentials

Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 1978 Lincoln Continental. Maybe you just need a couple of Differentials. Either way, Advance Auto Parts has 278 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 1978 Lincoln Continental 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 1978 Lincoln Continental. National, Yukon Gear, 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 1978 Lincoln Continental, but don’t take our word for it – read our customer ratings and reviews and buy with confidence. Out of the 66 reviews in this category, some of the top rated parts include Multi Purpose Seal with 5.0 stars and Shaft Repair Sleeve with 5.0 stars.

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

Simple repair, complete replacement, or a full rebuild. No matter the job, your 1978 Lincoln Continental 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 Continental 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 1978 Lincoln Continental, our most popular Felpro Differentials include:
Differential Carrier Gasket
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(9)
Differential Carrier Gasket
Automatic Transmission Differential Carrier Gaskets

Top 1978 Lincoln Continental Differentials from National

National products are another trusted brand when it comes to Differentials for your 1978 Lincoln Continental. Popular National parts include:
Bearings
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(9)
Bearings
Front Differential Pinion Bearings
Bearings
from $6.99
(6)
Bearings
Differential Bearings
Bearings
from $10.49
(4)
Bearings
Rear Differential Pinion Bearings

FAQs for 1978 Lincoln Continental Differentials

What are the most purchased Differentials for the 1978 Lincoln Continental?

Out of 278 Differentials for the 1978 Lincoln Continental, 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
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 1978 Lincoln Continental Differentials?

Top-rated Differentials for your 1978 Lincoln Continental based on customer reviews/ratings are:
Multi Purpose Seal
from $15.79
(3)
Multi Purpose Seal
“good quality”
Shaft Repair Sleeve
from $37.99
(1)
Shaft Repair Sleeve
“Very delicate piece, but came shipped quite safely and not damaged. High quality.”
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”