1978 Mercury Grand Marquis Differentials

Essential 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis Differentials

Yukon Gear – Pinion Install Kit For Ford 9" Differential, 28 Spline, Oversize (Part No.13052)

Pinion Install Kit For Ford 9" Differential, 28 Spline, Oversize

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$434.99
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 oversize Daytona pinion support
  • 28 spline
  • 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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SKF – Pinion Seal (Part No.J7010427782SKF)

Pinion Seal

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$19.78
Pinion Seal

USA Standard Gear – Ring & Pinion Gear Set For Ford 8.8" In A 4.11 Ratio (Part No.36125)

Ring & Pinion Gear Set For Ford 8.8" In A 4.11 Ratio

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$309.99
USA Standard ring & pinion sets are the right choice to add confidence to your install. USA Standard Gear offers a full line of ring & pinion sets for a variety of common & hard to find applications. USA standard gear offers a standard one year warranty against defects on their ring & pinion sets.

Product Features:
  • Fits standard rotation Ford 8.8″
  • 8.80″ ring gear diameter
  • 30 spline pinion
  • 10 ring gear bolts
  • 4.11 ratio
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Valvoline – DEX/MERC Automatic Transmission Fluid, 1 Gallon (Part No.773636)

DEX/MERC Automatic Transmission Fluid, 1 Gallon

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$35.99
Valvoline DEX/MERC ATF is a high-quality transmission fluid formulated to meet the challenging demands many automatic transmissions. Its responsive low-temperature fluidity is beneficial in both electronic and hydraulic controlled transmissions and transaxles. Recommended for use in the following applications: MERCON®, DEXRON®-III, Ford M2C138-CJ and M2C166-H, Allison C-4 and TES-389, and Caterpillar TO-2.

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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Yukon Gear – 8.8" Ford Tracloc Clutch Set, Both Sides (Part No.16017)

8.8" Ford Tracloc Clutch Set, Both Sides

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$207.99
8.8″ Ford TracLoc (with long ears–for early models only) clutch set, both sides.

Product Features:
  • Clutch kit
  • Fit Ford 8.8″ Trac Loc positraction
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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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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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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 – 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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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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Motive Gear – Differential Gear Install Kit (Part No.F8.8IK)

Differential Gear Install Kit

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$35.99


Product Features:
  • MINI INSTALL KIT FORD 8.8
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Yukon Gear – 3.062" Side Adjuster For Ford 9" (Part No.32139)

3.062" Side Adjuster For Ford 9"

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$94.99
3.062″ side adjuster, Only Fits Yukon Ford 9″ Drop Out, new design ONLY.

Product Features:
  • Side adjuster
  • Fits Ford 9″
  • 3.062″ designs only
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Yukon Gear – Standard Open Spider Gear Kit For And 9" Ford With 28 Spline Axles And 4-Pinion Design (Part No.16032)

Standard Open Spider Gear Kit For And 9" Ford With 28 Spline Axles And 4-Pinion Design

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$315.99
Yukon standard open spider gear kit for and 9″ Ford with 28 spline axles and 4-pinion design. 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.

Product Features:
  • Spider gear kit
  • Fits Ford 8″ and 9″ open differential with 28 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 – Short Yoke For Ford 9" HD With 28 Spline Axles And A 1330 U/Joint Size (Part No.41053)

Short Yoke For Ford 9" HD With 28 Spline Axles And A 1330 U/Joint Size

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$121.99
Yukon short yoke for Ford 9″ HD with 28 spline axles and a 1330 U/joint size. 4″ 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
  • 3.625″ snap ring span
  • 1.125″ cap diameter
  • Outside snap ring design
  • U-bolt style
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Yukon Gear – Trac Loc Spring For Ford 7.5" (Part No.33514)

Trac Loc Spring For Ford 7.5"

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$67.99
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 in

Product Features:
  • Trac Loc spring
  • Fits Ford 7.5″
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Pro-King – Differential Pinion Shim Kit (Part No.742G200A)

Differential Pinion Shim Kit

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$18.49
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 – 7.5", 8", 8.8", 9", 10.25" Ford Redi Sleeve Yoke Saver (Part No.30226)

7.5", 8", 8.8", 9", 10.25" Ford Redi Sleeve Yoke Saver

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$30.99
7.5″, 8″, 8.8″, 9″, 10.25″ Ford REDI sleeve yoke saver.Yukon Mighty seal.

Product Features:
  • Redi-Sleeve yoke saver
  • Fits Ford 7.5″, 8.8″, 9″ and 10.25″
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Yukon Gear – Purple Aluminum Pinion Support For 9" Ford Daytona (Part No.32036)

Purple Aluminum Pinion Support For 9" Ford Daytona

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$264.99
Product Features:
  • Fits Ford 9″ with 28 spline pinion
  • Larger inner pinion bearing reduces gear deflection under high load
  • Races installed
  • 6061 aluminum
  • Annodized purple
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Yukon Gear – O-Ring For 9" Ford (Part No.30028)

O-Ring For 9" Ford

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$14.99
O-ring for 9″ Ford.Yukon Mighty seal.

Product Features:
  • Pinion support o-ring
  • Fits Ford 9″
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Motive Gear – Differential Bearing Kit – Koyo (Part No.R8.8R)

Differential Bearing Kit - Koyo

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$108.99
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:
  • KIT BRG.&SEAL FORD 8.8
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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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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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$34.99
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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Yukon Gear – Standard Open Spider Gear Kit For 8.8" Ford With 31 Spline Axles (Part No.16021)

Standard Open Spider Gear Kit For 8.8" Ford With 31 Spline Axles

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$299.99
Yukon standard open spider gear kit for 8.8″ Ford with 31 spline axles and 7/8″ pin. 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.

Product Features:
  • Spider gear kit
  • Fits Ford 8.8″ with 31 spline axles
  • Includes two side gears, two pinion gears, cross pin shaft, cross pin bolt and spider gear thrust washers.
  • 0.875″ cross pin shaft diameter
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Yukon Gear – 7.5" Ford Cover Gasket (Part No.23009)

7.5" Ford Cover Gasket

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$9.99
7.5″ Ford cover gasket.

Product Features:
  • Cover gasket
  • Fits Ford 7.5″
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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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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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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 – 8.5" & 8.2" GM Carrier Installation Kit (Part No.57008)

8.5" & 8.2" GM Carrier Installation Kit

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$109.99
Yukon Carrier installation kits are great, low cost kit for carrier changes such as Positraction or locker upgrades. Carrier installation kit for GM 8.2″ & 8.5″ differential. This kit contains carrier bearings, races and shims.

Product Features:
  • Fits GM 7.5″, 7.625″ 8.2″ and 8.5″
  • Includes carrier bearings and races and “super” carrier shim kit
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Yukon Gear – Carrier Installation Kit For Ford 8.8" Differential (Part No.57007)

Carrier Installation Kit For Ford 8.8" Differential

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$134.99
Yukon Carrier installation kits are great, low cost kit for carrier changes such as Positraction or locker upgrades. Carrier installation kit for Ford 8.8″ differential. This kit contains carrier bearings, races and shims.

Product Features:
  • Fits Ford 8.8″
  • Includes carrier bearings and races and “super” carrier shim kit
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Popular 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis Differentials Categories

1978 Mercury Grand Marquis Differentials

Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis. Maybe you just need a couple of Differentials. Either way, Advance Auto Parts has 392 different Differentials in our inventory ranging from $1.99 to $1,566.99. That means you can find the exact parts or products you need to keep that 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis 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 Grand Marquis. Yukon Gear, National, and Driveworks 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 Grand Marquis, but don’t take our word for it – read our customer ratings and reviews and buy with confidence. Out of the 69 reviews in this category, some of the top rated parts include No-Slip Traction System with 5.0 stars and Differential Pinion Nut with 4.0 stars.

So if you’re in the market for aftermarket Differentials to keep your 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis 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 Grand Marquis Last

Simple repair, complete replacement, or a full rebuild. No matter the job, your 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis 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 Grand Marquis 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 Cover Gaskets categories, plus more. For a 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis, our most popular Felpro Differentials include:
Differential Carrier Gasket
from $8.49
(9)
Differential Carrier Gasket
Automatic Transmission Differential Cover Gaskets

Top 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis Differentials from National

National products are another trusted brand when it comes to Differentials for your 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis. Popular National parts include:
Bearings
from $23.99
(7)
Bearings
Front Differential Pinion Bearings
Multi Purpose Seal
from $15.79
(3)
Multi Purpose Seal
Differential Pinion Seals

FAQs for 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis Differentials

What are the most purchased Differentials for the 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis?

Out of 392 Differentials for the 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis, 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
Oil Seal
from $4.79
(1)
Oil Seal
Differential Pinion Seals
Cover Bolt For Ford 7.5", 8.8" & 9.75"
from $6.99
This product is not rated
Cover Bolt For Ford 7.5", 8.8" & 9.75"
Differential Cover Bolts

What are the top-rated 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis Differentials?

Top-rated Differentials for your 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis based on customer reviews/ratings are:
No-Slip Traction System
from $551.99
(1)
No-Slip Traction System
“Installed, no issues, works great.”
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”
Oil Seal
from $4.29
(1)
Oil Seal
“this seal clams to be for the ford 9 in but it is way to big”