1978 Mercury Cougar Differentials

Essential 1978 Mercury Cougar Differentials

National – Bearings (Part No.M88010)

Bearings

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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 – 1310 And 1330 U/Bolt Kit (2 U-Bolts And 4 Nuts) For 9" Ford (Part No.41112)

1310 And 1330 U/Bolt Kit (2 U-Bolts And 4 Nuts) For 9" Ford

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$18.99
1310 and 1330 U/bolt kit (2 U-bolts and 4 nuts) for 9″ Ford.

Product Features:
  • u-joint u-bolt kit
  • Fits Ford 9″
  • 1310 and 1330 u-joint size
  • Includes two u-bolts and four nuts
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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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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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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 – Dropout Housing Stud For Ford 8" & 9" (Part No.32338)

Dropout Housing Stud For Ford 8" & 9"

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$7.99
Product Features:
  • Housing stud
  • Fits Ford 8″ and 9″
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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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Yukon Gear – Adjuster Lock Bolt 3.062" & 3.250" Ford 9" Drop Out (Part No.32149)

Adjuster Lock Bolt 3.062" & 3.250" Ford 9" Drop Out

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$3.99
Adjuster lock bolt 3.062″ & 3.250″ Yukon Ford 9″ Drop Out.

Product Features:
  • Side adjuster lock bolt
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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 – 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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Yukon Gear – 1.250" Pinion Adaptor Sleeve (Stock Pinion Into Large Support) (Part No.32239)

1.250" Pinion Adaptor Sleeve (Stock Pinion Into Large Support)

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$74.99
1.250″ pinion adaptor sleeve (stock pinion into large support).

Product Features:
  • Adapter sleeve
  • Fits Ford 9″
  • Adapts 28 spline pinion into 35 spline pinion support
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Motive Gear – Differential Mini Spool (Part No.MS88-31)

Differential Mini Spool

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Product Features:
  • MINI SPOOL 8.8 FORD 31SPL
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Yukon Gear – Positraction Internals For 8" And 9" Ford With 31 Spline Axles, In A 4-Pinion Design (Part No.16026)

Positraction Internals For 8" And 9" Ford With 31 Spline Axles, In A 4-Pinion Design

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$315.99
Yukon positraction internals for 8″ and 9″ Ford with 31 spline axles, in a 4-pinion design. Yukon uses higher quality materials and better techniques than OEM to ensure a longer lasting spider gear set. This kit does not include clutches. All components come with a one year warranty against manufacturing defects.

Product Features:
  • Spider gear kit
  • Fits Ford 9″ with Trac Loc positraction with 31 spline axles
  • Includes two side gears, four pinion gears, cross pin shaft, roll pin and spider gear thrust washers.
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Yukon Gear – Crush Sleeve (Part No.33093)

Crush Sleeve

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Crush Sleeve for Model 35, Chrysler 7.25″, 8.25″ Ford 8″ & GM 7.75″. Approx 0.495″ long.

Product Features:
  • Crush sleeve for AMC Model 35, Chrysler 7.25″ and 8.25″, Ford 8″ and GM 7.75″
  • 0.495″ tall
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National – Multi Purpose Seal (Part No.8181NA)

Multi Purpose Seal

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$11.79
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 – Grizzly Locker For Ford 9" Differential With 35 Spline Axles, Racing Design (Part No.28027)

Grizzly Locker For Ford 9" Differential With 35 Spline Axles, Racing Design

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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 uses 8620 internals and a patented design to provide maximum strength and reduce common failures. Assembled in the USA! This unit has been approved for competition in NASCAR National & Touring series. This is a race unit designed for extreme off road use or racing. 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
  • Patented internal design reduces common locker failures
  • 8620 internals for added strength
  • Assembled in the USA
  • Aggressive design for racing applications only
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Yukon Gear – Pinion Install Kit For Ford Daytona 9" Differential (Part No.13048)

Pinion Install Kit For Ford Daytona 9" Differential

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$294.99
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, pinion nut, crush sleeve, complete pinion shim kit, and marking compound with brush.
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National – Bearings (Part No.M86649)

Bearings

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$18.79
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 – Redline Synthetic "Shock Proof" Oil – 4 Quarts (Part No.15004)

Redline Synthetic "Shock Proof" Oil - 4 Quarts

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$137.99
Redline Synthetic “Shock Proof” Oil. 4 Quarts.

Product Features:
  • Includes four quarts of Redline Shockproof oil
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National – Bearings (Part No.LM102910)

Bearings

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$6.99
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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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 – 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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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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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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National – Bearings (Part No.R-1535-TAV)

Bearings

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$41.99
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
  • High radial load capacity makes them suitable for high speed applications
  • Industry leading coverage
  • Professional technicians know they can depend on National
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Yukon Gear – Pinion Depth Shims For Ford 9" (Part No.55056)

Pinion Depth Shims For Ford 9"

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$26.99
Pinion depth shim kit 9″ Ford.

Product Features:
  • Pinion depth shims for Ford 9″
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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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ARP Auto Racing – For Use With Ford 8.8 And 9" Using 3/4"Socket, 0.75"L Under Head, 7/16"-20 (Part No.250-3003)

For Use With Ford 8.8 And 9" Using 3/4"Socket, 0.75"L Under Head, 7/16"-20

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The tremendous shock loads generated at launch by most any drag racing vehicle equipped with today sticky tire compounds or the acceleration and deceleration of oval track cars put considerable strain on the ring gear. For this reason, the fastener experts at ARP have developed the Pro Series ring gear bolts. they are forged from premium grade 8740 chrome moly steel and are heat treated to a nominal rating of 200,000 PSI tensile strength. Specially hardened, precision ground washers are included where required. Available to fit most any ring gear setup ranging from popular 9 Inch Ford GM 10 and 12 bolt rear ends to the beefy strange differentials found in top fuel and funny car applications.

Product Features:
  • Forged From Premium Grade 8740 Chrome Moly Steel
  • Heat Treated
  • Nominally Rated At 200,000 Psi Tensile Strength
  • Specially Hardened, Precision Ground Washers
  • 0.75″ Underhead Length
  • 200,000 PSI
  • Sold As A Set
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Powertrax – Grip LOK Traction System (Part No.LK109031)

Grip LOK Traction System

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$679.99
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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Powertrax – Lock Right Locker (Part No.1810-LR)

Lock Right Locker

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$339.99
The Powertrax Lock-Right ultra-strength alloy locker’s straight-line performance is equal to a solid spool, but automatically unlocks in turns. Best suited for extreme off-road to severe on-road use, Powertrax Lock Right lockers replace the spider gears in your open differential carrier using basic tools and without affecting your ring and pinion settings. The whole job can be done in your driveway in a couple of hours, pin included! 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!The Powertrax® Lock-Right Locker provides outstanding traction for off-road machines and race vehicles. Powertrax No-Slip Traction Systems deliver excellent performance to street-driven cars and trucks.
  • Powertrax® lockers range from the original, Lock-Right for serious straight-line performance, to the No-Slip traction system for street-able vehicles.
  • Powertrax® offers three levels of GRIP locking differentials, ranging from the clutch-type GRIP LS with a forged steel case, the gear-driven GRIP PRO and finally the GRIP LOK for extreme traction.
  • Powertrax® = Extreme Traction Systems!
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    1978 Mercury Cougar Differentials

    Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 1978 Mercury Cougar. Maybe you just need a couple of Differentials. Either way, Advance Auto Parts has 317 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 Mercury Cougar running smoothly.

    Differentials are only as good as their brand. We stock 11 different brands to make sure you have plenty of trusted parts to choose from for your 1978 Mercury Cougar. 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 Mercury Cougar, but don’t take our word for it – read our customer ratings and reviews and buy with confidence. Out of the 204 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 Mercury Cougar 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 Mercury Cougar Last

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

    Top 1978 Mercury Cougar Differentials from National

    National products are another trusted brand when it comes to Differentials for your 1978 Mercury Cougar. Popular National parts include:
    Bearings
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    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 Mercury Cougar Differentials

    What are the most purchased Differentials for the 1978 Mercury Cougar?

    Out of 317 Differentials for the 1978 Mercury Cougar, the most popular in our inventory are:
    3 Qt - Penzoil 80W90 Conventional Gear Oil
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    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 Mercury Cougar Differentials?

    Top-rated Differentials for your 1978 Mercury Cougar based on customer reviews/ratings are:
    Multi Purpose Seal
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    (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.”
    Lock Right Locker
    from $444.99
    (1)
    Lock Right Locker
    “Fast service and the right part.”