1978 Mercury Zephyr Differentials

Essential 1978 Mercury Zephyr Differentials

Pro-King – Differential Bearing Cup (Part No.742G256)

Differential Bearing Cup

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$8.99
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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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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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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$46.99
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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USA Standard Gear – Master Overhaul Kit for the Ford 8" Differential (Part No.37028)

Master Overhaul Kit for the Ford 8" Differential

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$275.99
USA Standard Master Overhaul kits let you finish your install with confidence. This kit uses Koyo bearings and races. Included are carrier bearings and races, pinion bearings and races, pinion seal, complete shim kit, ring gear bolts, pinion nut, crush sleeve (if applicable), oil baffles and slingers (if applicable), threading locking compound, marking compound with brush and gasket.

Product Features:
  • Fits Ford 8″
  • Uses Koyo bearings and races
  • Included are carrier bearings and races, pinion bearings and races, pinion seal, complete shim kit, ring gear bolts, pinion nut, crush sleeve, thread locker, marking compound with brush and gasket.
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Yukon Gear – Flange Yoke For Ford 7.5" Passenger And Truck (4.3" Od) (Part No.41045)

Flange Yoke For Ford 7.5" Passenger And Truck (4.3" Od)

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$314.99
Yukon flange yoke for Ford 7.5″ passenger and truck (4.3″ OD). All Yukon yokes come with a one year warranty against manufacturing defects.

Product Features:
  • Fits Ford 7.5″
  • 28 spline
  • Round companion flange
  • 4.3″ O.D.
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Yukon Gear – Super Carrier Shim Kit For Ford 7.5", GM 7.5", 8.2" & 8.5" (Part No.55001)

Super Carrier Shim Kit For Ford 7.5", GM 7.5", 8.2" & 8.5"

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$59.99
Product Features:
  • Super carrier shim kit for Ford 7.5″, GM 7.5″, 7.625″, 7.6″ IFS, 7.6″ IRS, 7.75″, 8.2″, 8.2″ Buick, Oldsmobile and Pontiac and GM 8.5″ front and rear
  • Interlocking design makes installation much easier
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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 – 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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$5.99
Product Features:
  • Side gear thrust washer for Ford 8″, Ford 9″ and AMC Model 20
  • 0.030″ thick
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Yukon Gear – Redline Synthetic "Shock Proof" Oil With Positraction Additive – 4 Quarts (Part No.15005)

Redline Synthetic "Shock Proof" Oil With Positraction Additive - 4 Quarts

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$148.99
Redline Synthetic “Shock Proof” Oil with positraction Additive. 4 Quarts.

Product Features:
  • Includes four quarts of Redline Shockproof oil and one 4oz bottle of Yukon positraction additive
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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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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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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 – Standard Open & Tracloc Pinion Gear And Thrust Washer For 7.5" Ford (Part No.33296)

Standard Open & Tracloc Pinion Gear And Thrust Washer For 7.5" Ford

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$10.99
Standard Open & TracLoc pinion gear thrust washer for 7.5″ Ford.

Product Features:
  • Pinion gear thrust washer
  • Fits Ford 7.5″
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National – Shaft Repair Sleeve (Part No.99166)

Shaft Repair Sleeve

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$34.99
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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Motive Gear – Differential Pinion Seal (Part No.3604)

Differential Pinion Seal

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$5.79
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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Yukon Gear – Bearing Race Driver (Part No.56022)

Bearing Race Driver

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$188.99
Bearing race driver. No return.

Product Features:
  • Bearing race driver
  • Fits M86610 race
  • All steel construction
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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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Yukon Gear – Un-Notched Cross Pin Shaft For 7.5" Ford – Oem, Not Auburn Gear (Part No.33330)

Un-Notched Cross Pin Shaft For 7.5" Ford - Oem, Not Auburn Gear

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$36.99
Un-notched cross pin shaft for 7.5″ Ford. OEM, not Auburn gear.

Product Features:
  • Cross pin shaft for Ford 7.5″
  • 3.45 and down ratios only
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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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Motive Gear – Differential Pinion Solid Spacer Kit w/Shims (Part No.4105)

Differential Pinion Solid Spacer Kit w/Shims

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$22.79


Product Features:
  • FORD 9″ SOLID SPACER KIT
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Yukon Gear – Bearing Install Kit For Ford 8" Differential With Aftermarket Positraction Or Locker (Part No.11112)

Bearing Install Kit For Ford 8" Differential With Aftermarket Positraction Or Locker

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$236.99
Yukon Bearing installation kits are perfect for shops & builders who have shims on the shelf and are looking to save cost over a Master Overhaul kit. This kit uses Timken bearings and races along with all high quality small parts. kit includes carrier bearings and races, pinion bearings and races, pinion seal, crush sleeve (if applicable), oil baffles and slingers (if applicable), marking compound and 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 ring & pinion set.

Product Features:
  • Fits Ford 8″ with aftermarket positraction
  • Included are carrier bearings and races, pinion bearings and races, pinion seal, crush sleeve, 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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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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Yukon Gear – Ford 7.5" & 8.8" Ring Gear Bolt, Standard Open & Tracloc (Part No.33053)

Ford 7.5" & 8.8" Ring Gear Bolt, Standard Open & Tracloc

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Ford 7.5″ & 8.8″ ring gear bolt, standard Open & TracLoc. 7/16″ x 20.

Product Features:
  • Ring gear bolt for Ford 7.5″ and 8.8″
  • 7/16″ x 20
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National – Taper Bearing Cone (Part No.LM501349)

Taper Bearing Cone

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$17.99
Manufactured with premium-grade steel, National® taper bearing cones feature crowned raceways and rollers to ensure even load distribution.

Product Features:
  • PREMIUM MATERIALS — Precision manufactured using premium-grade steel for outstanding durability and performance
  • SMOOTH ROTATION — Crowned raceways and rollers for even load distribution
  • OE-STYLE DESIGN — Engineered to meet OE specifications
  • COMPREHENSIVE COVERAGE — Industry-leading coverage for domestic and import applications
  • RIGOROUS TESTING – Comprehensive testing throughout design and development processes by National engineers for quality you can count on
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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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$489.99
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 – Grizzly Locker For Ford 8" With 28 Spline Axles (Part No.28006)

Grizzly Locker For Ford 8" With 28 Spline Axles

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$931.99
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″ with 28 spline axles
  • Patented internal design reduces common locker failures
  • 8620 internals for added strength
  • Assembled in the USA
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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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1978 Mercury Zephyr Differentials

Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 1978 Mercury Zephyr. Maybe you just need a couple of Differentials. Either way, Advance Auto Parts has 99 different Differentials in our inventory ranging from $0.99 to $931.99. That means you can find the exact parts or products you need to keep that 1978 Mercury Zephyr running smoothly.

Differentials are only as good as their brand. We stock 12 different brands to make sure you have plenty of trusted parts to choose from for your 1978 Mercury Zephyr. National, Yukon Gear, 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 Mercury Zephyr, but don’t take our word for it – read our customer ratings and reviews and buy with confidence. Out of the 372 reviews in this category, some of the top rated parts include Taper Bearing Cone with 3.0 stars and Shaft Repair Sleeve with 5.0 stars.

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

Simple repair, complete replacement, or a full rebuild. No matter the job, your 1978 Mercury Zephyr 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 Zephyr 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 Mercury Zephyr, our most popular Powertrax Differentials include:
Lock Right Locker
from $444.99
(1)
Lock Right Locker
Differential Open Unit and Components

Top 1978 Mercury Zephyr Differentials from National

National products are another trusted brand when it comes to Differentials for your 1978 Mercury Zephyr. Popular National parts include:
Multi Purpose Seal
from $11.99
(28)
Multi Purpose Seal
Differential Pinion Seals
Bearings
from $15.99
(9)
Bearings
Front Differential Pinion Bearings
Bearings
from $10.49
(4)
Bearings
Rear Differential Pinion Bearings

FAQs for 1978 Mercury Zephyr Differentials

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

Out of 99 Differentials for the 1978 Mercury Zephyr, the most popular in our inventory are:
3 Qt - Penzoil 80W90 Conventional Gear Oil
from $44.99
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3 Qt – Penzoil 80W90 Conventional Gear Oil
Differential Oil
Differential Cover Gasket
from $6.49
(13)
Differential Cover Gasket
Rear Housing Cover Gaskets
Oil Seal
from $4.79
(1)
Oil Seal
Differential Pinion Seals

What are the top-rated 1978 Mercury Zephyr Differentials?

Top-rated Differentials for your 1978 Mercury Zephyr based on customer reviews/ratings are:
Taper Bearing Cone
from $17.99
(2)
Taper Bearing Cone
“good deal”
Shaft Repair Sleeve
from $37.99
(1)
Shaft Repair Sleeve
“Very delicate piece, but came shipped quite safely and not damaged. High quality.”
Differential Master Bearing Kit - Koyo
from $112.99
(1)
Differential Master Bearing Kit – Koyo
“perfect product”