1979 Ford Mustang Differentials

Essential 1979 Ford Mustang Differentials

Motive Gear – Differential Carrier (Part No.D3TZ4204A)

Differential Carrier

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$226.99


Product Features:
  • FORD 9″ EMPTY POSI CASE – 28 & 31 SPLINES
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Spartan – Drive Axle Assembly; Ford Mustang Axle W/ABS (Part No.RAXP1962A)

Drive Axle Assembly; Ford Mustang Axle W/ABS

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$1844.99
Remanufactured Rear Axle assemblies are completely disassembled, thoroughly cleaned and reassembled using new wear parts. Units are assembled, sealed & include backing plates, axle shafts & fluid.

Product Features:
  • Rear axles are assembled with backing plates & axle shafts, and filled with fluid prior to shipping
  • Axles are fully painted & shipped securely in environmentally safe and recyclable containers that are the perfect size for returning your original core
  • Our complete Rear axle assemblies mean you just hang brakes, connect suspension & go! Your installation will be simple and trouble free
  • Remember to match axle ratio to original. For 4WD rear axle must match front axle ratio
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USA Standard Gear – Master Overhaul Kit for the Ford 9" LM501310 Differential (Part No.37035)

Master Overhaul Kit for the Ford 9" LM501310 Differential

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$218.99
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 9″ with LM501310 carrier race
  • Uses Koyo bearings and races
  • Included are carrier bearings and races, pinion bearings and races, pilot bearing, pinion seal, complete shim kit, ring gear bolts, pinion nut, crush sleeve, thread locker, marking compound with brush and gasket.
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Richmond Gear – Differential Spool (Part No.81-0931-1)

Differential Spool

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$272.99
Richmond Gear is the leading manufacturer of professional quality, high-performance drivetrain products. Our complete line of products ranges from high performance ring-and-pinion sets for serious street and racing applications to torque-hungry manual transmissions and components. Richmond Gear products have been winners both at the Daytona 500 and U.S. Nationals for decades. WINNERS RUN RICHMOND!

Product Features:
  • For over 80-years, the Richmond Double-Diamond logo has represented some of the highest quality gears in the racing industry. Winners Run Richmond!
  • The superior quality of Richmond gearsets is a result of outstanding design, world class manufacturing and an extensive testing process that is performed on all products.
  • Richmond performance gearsets have been winners for decades at: NHRA, NMRA, NMCA, Daytona 500, WISSOTA and U.S. Nationals.
  • Richmond Gear is a leading manufacturer of high performance ring and pinion gearsets and drivetrain components, backed by a two year warranty.
  • Engineered to perform faster and be more reliable, Richmond performance drivetrain products are the result of a continuous research and development program combined with state-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities.
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Pro-King – Differential Bearing Cup (Part No.742G251)

Differential Bearing Cup

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$5.79
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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Richmond Gear – RngPnn (Part No.69-0312-1)

RngPnn

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$350.99
RngPnn

Yukon Gear – 9" Ford Yoke Spacer (To Use Daytona Or Race Yoke With Standard Open Style Support) (Part No.41052)

9" Ford Yoke Spacer (To Use Daytona Or Race Yoke With Standard Open Style Support)

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$18.99
9″ Ford yoke spacer (to use Daytona or race yoke with standard Open style support).

Product Features:
  • Fits Ford 9″
  • 28 spline
  • Spacer to install short Dayonta style yoke in stock pinion support
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Yukon Gear – Positraction Shim Kit (18 Shims) For GM 8.2", GM 8.5", 12T, 12P, Ford 8.8" & Cast Iron ‘Vette (Part No.16042)

Positraction Shim Kit (18 Shims) For GM 8.2", GM 8.5", 12T, 12P, Ford 8.8" & Cast Iron 'Vette

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$41.99
Product Features:
  • Shim 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
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Yukon Gear – Standard Open Side Gear And Thrust Washer For 7.5" Ford (Part No.33295)

Standard Open Side Gear And Thrust Washer For 7.5" Ford

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$19.99
Standard Open side gear thrust washer for 7.5″ Ford.

Product Features:
  • Side gear thrust washer
  • Fits Ford 7.5″
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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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Pro-King – Differential Axle Bearing (Part No.742G280)

Differential Axle Bearing

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$16.79
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 – 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 – 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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$47.99
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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Motive Gear – Ring Gear Bolt (Part No.F75Z4216AA)

Ring Gear Bolt

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$5.49


Product Features:
  • F9.75″ RING GEAR BOLT SOLD INDIVIDUALLY
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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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Dorman – Rear Axle Shaft, Left or Right (Part No.630-228)

Rear Axle Shaft, Left or Right

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$242.99
Axle shaft damaged or bearings worn out? This axle shaft directly replaces the original equipment on certain vehicles, complete with all necessary application-specific installation components.

Product Features:
  • Direct replacement – this axle shaft replaces the original equipment on specific vehicle years, makes and models
  • Complete kit – each shaft includes critical installation hardware and components needed for specific vehicle applications
  • Durable construction – designed to rigorous standards and tested to ensure performance
  • Trustworthy solution – backed by team of engineers and quality control specialists in the United States
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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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Powertrax – Grip LS Traction System (Part No.LS108831)

Grip LS Traction System

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$463.99
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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Pro-King – Differential Rebuild Kit (Part No.762B004)

Differential Rebuild Kit

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$125.99
Pro-King is the leading supplier of transmission and driveline products in the aftermarket. All products are designed to meet or exceed OE quality, form, fit and funtion.

Product Features:
  • Contains the highest quality Japanese bearings
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Richmond Gear – RngPnnInstlKt (Part No.83-1011-B)

RngPnnInstlKt

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$48.99
RngPnnInstlKt

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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$129.99
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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Yukon Gear – Trao Loc Spring For Ford 8.8", 31 Spline (Part No.33516)

Trao Loc Spring For Ford 8.8", 31 Spline

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$99.99
Product Features:
  • Trac Loc spring for Ford 8.8″
  • 31 spline applications only
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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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$52.99
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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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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Dorman – Differential Clutch Kit (Part No.697-780)

Differential Clutch Kit

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$262.99
This differential disc kit is a low-cost, time-saving repair solution for the posi-traction function. They are designed to match the fit and performance of the original disc on specific vehicle years, makes and models.

Product Features:
  • Direct replacement – this differential clutch kit provides the necessary components for repairing the original equipment on specific vehicles
  • Quality materials – all components are built for reliable longevity and performance
  • Smart solution – provides original equipment fit and function for a competitive price compared to original manufacturer
  • Trustworthy quality – backed by team of designers and engineers in the United States
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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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$803.99
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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Yukon Gear – Cross Pin Bolt (Part No.33067)

Cross Pin Bolt

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$6.99
Cross pin bolt for Chrysler 8.25″, 9.25″ rear, Ford 7.5″, 8.8″, GM 12 bolt car & truck, 7.2″ IFs, 7.5″, 7.6″, 8.0″, 8.25″ IFS & 8.5″.

Product Features:
  • Cross pin bolt for Chrysler 8.25″ and 9.25″ rear, Ford 7.5″ and 8.8″, GM 12 botl car and truck, 8.5″, 8.25″ IFS, 8.0″, 7.625″, 7.5″ and 7.2″ IFS
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Yukon Gear – Crush Sleeve Eliminator Kit For Ford 9" (Part No.55041)

Crush Sleeve Eliminator Kit For Ford 9"

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$68.99
9″ Ford 2 piece solid preload pinion spacer, Daytona or standard.

Product Features:
  • Crush sleeve eliminator kit for Ford 9″ with 28 spline pinion
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1979 Ford Mustang Differentials

Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 1979 Ford Mustang. Maybe you just need a couple of Differentials. Either way, Advance Auto Parts has 182 different Differentials in our inventory ranging from $0.99 to $2,064.99. That means you can find the exact parts or products you need to keep that 1979 Ford Mustang running smoothly.

Differentials are only as good as their brand. We stock 13 different brands to make sure you have plenty of trusted parts to choose from for your 1979 Ford Mustang. 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 1979 Ford Mustang, but don’t take our word for it – read our customer ratings and reviews and buy with confidence. Out of the 548 reviews in this category, some of the top rated parts include Differential Pinion Shim Kit with 5.0 stars and Differential Master Bearing Kit – Koyo with 5.0 stars.

So if you’re in the market for aftermarket Differentials to keep your 1979 Ford Mustang 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 1979 Ford Mustang Last

Simple repair, complete replacement, or a full rebuild. No matter the job, your 1979 Ford Mustang 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 Mustang 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 Complete Differentials categories, plus more. For a 1979 Ford Mustang, our most popular Powertrax Differentials include:
Lock Right Locker
from $444.99
(1)
Lock Right Locker
Complete Differentials

Top 1979 Ford Mustang Differentials from National

National products are another trusted brand when it comes to Differentials for your 1979 Ford Mustang. Popular National parts include:
Multi Purpose Seal
from $11.99
(28)
Multi Purpose Seal
Differential Pinion Seals
Bearings
from $15.99
(7)
Bearings
Front Differential Pinion Bearings
Bearings
from $10.49
(2)
Bearings
Differential Bearings

FAQs for 1979 Ford Mustang Differentials

What are the most purchased Differentials for the 1979 Ford Mustang?

Out of 182 Differentials for the 1979 Ford Mustang, 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
Differential Cover Gasket
from $6.49
(13)
Differential Cover Gasket
Rear Differential Cover Gaskets
Oil Seal
from $4.79
(1)
Oil Seal
Differential Pinion Seals

What are the top-rated 1979 Ford Mustang Differentials?

Top-rated Differentials for your 1979 Ford Mustang based on customer reviews/ratings are:
Differential Pinion Shim Kit
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(1)
Differential Pinion Shim Kit
“good product”
Differential Master Bearing Kit - Koyo
from $112.99
(1)
Differential Master Bearing Kit – Koyo
“perfect product”
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”