1979 Ford Thunderbird Steering and Chassis Parts

Essential 1979 Ford Thunderbird Steering and Chassis Parts

Energy Suspension – Tie Rod Dust Boot (Part No.9.13101R)

Tie Rod Dust Boot

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$9.99
Repair torn and worn-out boots of suspension tie rod ends – without having to buy the entire and expensive tie rod. Adds durability surpassing most OEM rubber boots. Exclusive 5 point sealing action. Choose from four sizes and round or octagon styles. Made of Energy’s Hyper-Flex performance polyurethane for added performance and durability.

Product Features:
  • Easy to Install
  • Superior Material
  • Saves Your Tie Rods
  • Lasts Longer
  • Looks Great
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Powercraft – Steering Gear Major Seal Kit (Part No.8897)

Steering Gear Major Seal Kit

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$66.99
Premium-quality parts for lasting repairs. Engineered to OE design and specifications.
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Cardone – Power Steering Pump (Part No.20-232)

Power Steering Pump

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$69.99
CARDONE Remanufactured Power Steering Pumps are engineered to meet or exceed O.E. performance. Original designs are scrutinized for potential improvement, and where applicable, design upgrades are implemented to produce a more durable part than the original. All critical components are tested to ensure proper function. Every unit undergoes a hydraulic efficiency test to ensure reliable, long-lasting performance.

Product Features:
  • All critical components (cam packs, spool valves, etc.) are triple-tested to ensure product reliability.
  • All units are built with 100% new O-rings and premium-grade HNBR seals to prevent leaks. HNBR does not break down at high temperatures like conventional seal material.
  • Shafts are surfaced to precise specifications to eliminate premature seal wear and extend pump life.
  • Units are supplied with 100% tested and calibrated pressure relief valves.
  • Final pump assembly is computer-tested to measure pressure, bypass, fluid flow, valve operation, steering effort and noise to ensure reliable performance.
  • As a remanufactured Original Equipment part, this unit guarantees a perfect vehicle fit.
  • Our remanufacturing process is earth-friendly, as it reduces the energy and raw material needed to make a new part by 80%.
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Dorman – Help – Power Steering Caps – Power Steering Sealing Washer Assortment (Part No.82540)

Power Steering Caps - Power Steering Sealing Washer Assortment

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$4.49
This power steering pump washer is designed to match the fit and function of the original part on specified vehicles. Made of quality materials, it is engineered for reliable performance.

Product Features:
  • Direct replacement – this power steering pump washer matches the fit and function of the factory part on specified years, makes and models
  • Ideal solution – this washer is a reliable replacement for an original part that is missing or has failed due to wear
  • Durable construction – this part is made from quality materials to ensure reliable performance and long service life
  • Trustworthy quality – backed by team of product experts in the United States and more than a century of automotive experience
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Carquest Premium – Stabilizer Bar Link (Part No.500-258837)

Stabilizer Bar Link

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$17.79
Carquest chassis provides the installation benefits of the aftermarket while providing high-quality, proven reliability. Carquest chassis has been rigorously quality-tested, meeting or exceeding OE specifications. Carquest chassis parts have been designed to provide a stable and safe ride to meet customer expectations and perform the way professional technicians demand.

Product Features:
  • OE matched design for Form, Fit, and Function
  • Advanced corrosion-resistant electro-coating to reduce rust
  • Hex formed studs and/or wrench flats for ease of installation
  • Hardware included for easier installation (where applicable)
  • Hardware included for easier installation (where applicable)
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Imperial – Power Steering Oil Cooler Medium Duty (Part No.241010)

Power Steering Oil Cooler Medium Duty

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$36.49
3/4″ x 2-1/2″ x 12″ power steering oil cooler medium duty. Imperial power steering coolers provide additional protection to help prolong the life of the system’s pump, hoses and seals.

Product Features:
  • Medium-duty power steering oil cooler
  • Size: 3/4″ x 2-1/2″ x 12″
  • For vehicle with 3/8″ ID power steering return hose
  • Removes destructive heat and helps prolong power steering system life
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MOOG – Idler Arm Bushing (Part No.K8103)

Idler Arm Bushing

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$16.29
By constantly introducing design enhancements that extend product life and simplify installation and replacement, MOOG has earned its reputation as the chassis industry’s Problem Solver.

Product Features:
  • Easy to install
  • Restores like-new steering and handling
  • Engineered to provide long life and dependability
  • Construction and design validated by MOOG engineers
  • Incorporates proven design and engineering features
  • Enlarged ball joint receptacle in control arm can cause loose ball joint fit – has oversized housing for secure fit
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Driveworks – Ball Joint Lower 1 each Drive (Part No.DW-K8197)

Ball Joint Lower 1 each Drive

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$17.49
Ball Joint Lower 1 each Drive

National – Bearings (Part No.A-12)

Bearings

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$16.99
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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Carquest Premium – Return Hose Assembly (Part No.35611)

Return Hose Assembly

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$57.99
OE routing ensures a proper fit. Engineered and constructed to withstand the high-pressure pulsations and heat found in steering systems.
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Rare Parts – Tie Rod End (Part No.RP26479)

Tie Rod End

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$59.99
This high quality chassis part will improve overall vehicle handling, reduce tire wear and increase the life of other steering and suspension components. These chassis parts are manufactured to meet or exceed OEM.

Product Features:
  • Restores vehicle handling
  • Restores OE alignment
  • Reduces tire wear
  • Improves steering response
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Carquest Premium – Bulk – 3/8" ID Return Hose (CPE) (sold by each) (Part No.34995)

Bulk - 3/8" ID Return Hose (CPE) (sold by each)

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$2.49
OE routing ensures a proper fit. Engineered and constructed to withstand the high-pressure pulsations and heat found in steering systems.
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Powercraft – Steering Gear Complete Pitman Shaft Seal Kit (Part No.8769)

Steering Gear Complete Pitman Shaft Seal Kit

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$68.99
Premium-quality parts for lasting repairs. Engineered to OE design and specifications.
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National – Multi Purpose Seal (Part No.471645)

Multi Purpose Seal

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$13.49
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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Energy Suspension – Sway Bar Bushing Set (Part No.4.5163R)

Sway Bar Bushing Set

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$30.99
Energy Suspension performance polyurethane sway bar bushings and end links offer the greatest improvement in performance among all the products Energy offers. They make a vehicle’s sway bar system much more effective like adding a larger, higher performance sway bar! Economy, increased efficiency, and easy installation are just some of the reasons these products are so popular. Made of Hyper-Flex polyurethane that lasts much longer than O.E.M. rubber bushings.

Product Features:
  • Allows Sway Bar System to Work At 100% Efficiency
  • Zerk Type Fittings
  • Allows for Periodic Greasing
  • Lasts Much Longer Than OEM Rubber Bushings
  • Handling Characteristics Improve Dramatically
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Cardone – Remanufactured Power Steering Gear Box (Part No.27-6541)

Remanufactured Power Steering Gear Box

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$168.99
The steering gear box is the heart of the vehicles steering system. It guides the wheels movement in conjunction with the direction that the steering wheel is rotated, helping achieve ideal steering response for more efficient driving. CARDONE Remanufactured Steering Gear Boxes are re-engineered, built and tested to match O.E. performance. Each unit features 100% new O-rings and lip seals to ensure leak-free, long-lasting performance. Shafts are surfaced to precise specifications to eliminate premature seal wear and extend gear life. All units are 100% hydraulically tested to ensure perfect fit and function.

Product Features:
  • 100% hydraulic testing measures for proper flow, leakage and performance to ensure perfect fit and function.
  • 100% new O-rings and lip seals ensure leak-free, long-lasting performance.
  • All critical components are tested to ensure product reliability.
  • Shafts are surfaced to precise specifications to eliminate premature seal wear and extend gear life.
  • Rust inhibitive “Cool Dip” finish is a penetrating dye that completely covers all exposed surfaces for a consistent, protective finish that will not crack, flake or peel.
  • As a remanufactured Original Equipment part, this unit guarantees a perfect vehicle fit.
  • Our remanufacturing process is earth-friendly, as it reduces the energy and raw material needed to make a new part by 80%.
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Powercraft – Pump Seal Kit (Part No.8526)

Pump Seal Kit

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$13.79
Premium-quality parts for lasting repairs. Engineered to OE design and specifications.
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Powercraft – Pump Complete Rebuild Kit (Part No.8527)

Pump Complete Rebuild Kit

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$38.99
Premium-quality parts for lasting repairs. Engineered to OE design and specifications.
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Cardone – Power Steering Filter (Part No.20-0038F)

Power Steering Filter

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$31.99
CARDONE Steering Filters are uniquely designed to protect the steering system from damaging contaminates, which impacts performance and leads to premature power steering pump failure. These compact filters are easy to install, provide magnetic filtration, can be serviced in-line and are highly recommended to extend the life of your steering system. Available in 3/8″, 1/2″, and 5/8″ sizes to cover a most vehicle applications.

Product Features:
  • In-line filter with serviceable filter element
  • Patented built-in bypass that filters up to 190 micron particles
  • Designed to extend the life of the steering system
  • Sure-grip barb connections are included to ensure proper hose fitment
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Carquest Premium – Repair Fittings (Part No.35015)

Repair Fittings

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$8.49
OE routing ensures a proper fit. Engineered and constructed to withstand the high-pressure pulsations and heat found in steering systems.
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Driveworks – Suspension Ball Joint (Part No.DW-K8212)

Suspension Ball Joint

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$17.99
Driveworks ball joints are made to meet or exceed OE specifications. They play a critical role in the safe operation of the vehicle by eliminating unstable front-end suspension. Driveworks chassis parts ensure improved steering response and durability.
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Carquest Premium – Pressure Hose Assembly (Part No.36725)

Pressure Hose Assembly

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$153.99
OE routing ensures a proper fit. Engineered and constructed to withstand the high-pressure pulsations and heat found in steering systems.
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Lares – New Steering Coupling Assembly (Part No.202)

New Steering Coupling Assembly

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$51.99
New Rag Joint steering couplers are carefully engineered to OE specifications. All units are complete with lower casting, rubber disk and mounting bolts already assembled for easy, trouble free installation. All units are carefully packaged to insure safe arrival at your door
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National – Multi Purpose Seal (Part No.8773S)

Multi Purpose Seal

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$9.99
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:
  • 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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MOOG – Idler Arm (Part No.K8185)

Idler Arm

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$77.99
By constantly introducing design enhancements that extend product life and simplify installation and replacement, MOOG has earned its reputation as the chassis industry’s Problem Solver.

Product Features:
  • Heavy-duty design
  • Loose or worn chassis parts can lead to premature tire wear
  • Engineered steel composition results in a stronger component
  • Powdered metal gusher bearing design enables grease to flow through bearing to
  • Greaseable socket reduces corrosion and wear by allowing new lubricant to flush contaminants
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Powercraft – Steering Gear Complete Rebuild Kit (Part No.8896)

Steering Gear Complete Rebuild Kit

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$145.99
Premium-quality parts for lasting repairs. Engineered to OE design and specifications.
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MOOG – Strut Rod Bushing Kit (Part No.K8680)

Strut Rod Bushing Kit

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$41.49
By constantly introducing design enhancements that extend product life and simplify installation and replacement, MOOG has earned its reputation as the chassis industry’s Problem Solver.

Product Features:
  • Easy to install
  • Restores like-new steering and handling
  • Engineered to meet or exceed OE requirements
  • Construction and design validated by MOOG engineers
  • Incorporates proven design and engineering features
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MOOG – Strut Rod Bushing Kit (Part No.K8659)

Strut Rod Bushing Kit

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$72.99
By constantly introducing design enhancements that extend product life and simplify installation and replacement, MOOG has earned its reputation as the chassis industry’s Problem Solver.

Product Features:
  • Easy to install
  • Restores like-new steering and handling
  • Engineered to meet or exceed OE requirements
  • Construction and design validated by MOOG engineers
  • Incorporates proven design and engineering features
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1979 Ford Thunderbird Steering and Chassis Parts

You count on your 1979 Ford Thunderbird to run right. That means taking care of it with regular maintenance, necessary repairs, and the right parts. Advance Auto Parts can help with all of that thanks to our extensive inventory of trusted Steering and Chassis Parts. With 68 Steering and Chassis Parts ranging in price from $2.49 to $408.99, you’re sure to find everything you need for your 1979 Ford Thunderbird.

Brands matter. If you want to shop a specific Steering and Chassis Parts brand, we stock 14 different brands like Imperial, Carquest Premium, and Cardone. 1979 Ford Thunderbird Steering and Chassis Parts start as low as $2.49!

One of the best ways to find top quality OEM or aftermarket Steering and Chassis Parts is by asking professionals. Short of that, you can shop with confidence thanks to our 826 extensive product reviews on 1979 Ford Thunderbird Steering and Chassis Parts. Some of the top-rated Steering and Chassis Parts products we carry are Bearings with 4.8 stars and Bulk – 3/8" I.D. Return Hose J189 with 4.6 stars.

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Top-Rated Steering and Chassis Parts Brands For Your 1979 Ford Thunderbird

Trusted Steering and Chassis Parts OEM and aftermarket product brands are what Advance Auto Parts specializes in. The brands we work with are sure to keep that 1979 Ford Thunderbird running right for years to come. In our inventory you’ll find brands like Imperial, Carquest Premium, Cardone, and even more.

Popular Energy Suspension Steering and Chassis Parts

You’ll find popular Energy Suspension brand products across Tie Rods. All are waiting to get your 1979 Ford Thunderbird back on the road. Some of the top-rated Energy Suspension products in these categories are:
Tie Rod Dust Boot
from $9.99
(3)
Tie Rod Dust Boot
Tie Rod End Boots

Top-Rated Imperial Steering and Chassis Parts


If Imperial are what you’re looking for, our inventory holds plenty. We stock Imperial brand Steering and Chassis Parts for your 1979 Ford Thunderbird, and some of our most reviewed Imperial parts include:
Transmission Oil Cooler Hose
from $32.49
(94)
Transmission Oil Cooler Hose
Power Steering Coolers
Power Steering Oil Cooler
from $28.49
(83)
Power Steering Oil Cooler
Power Steering Coolers
Quick Connect Coupler
from $11.49
(3)
Quick Connect Coupler
Power Steering Coolers

FAQs for 1979 Ford Thunderbird Steering and Chassis Parts

What are the most purchased Steering and Chassis Parts for the 1979 Ford Thunderbird?

Out of 68 Steering and Chassis Parts for the 1979 Ford Thunderbird, the most popular in our inventory are:
Taper Bearing Set
from $10.29
(40)
Taper Bearing Set
Knuckle Bearings
Bulk - 3/8" I.D. Return Hose (J189) (sold by foot)
from $5.99
This product is not rated
Bulk – 3/8" I.D. Return Hose (J189) (sold by foot)
Power Steering Return Hoses
Power Steering Filter
from $31.99
(59)
Power Steering Filter
Power Steering Filters

What are the top-rated 1979 Ford Thunderbird Steering and Chassis Parts?

Top-rated Steering and Chassis Parts for your 1979 Ford Thunderbird based on customer reviews/ratings are:
Bearings
from $16.99
(35)
Bearings
“Great fit Great online service”
Bulk - 3/8" I.D. Return Hose J189
from $47.49
(17)
Bulk – 3/8" I.D. Return Hose J189
“There is plenty of hose to get the job done”
New Steering Coupling Assembly
from $51.99
(16)
New Steering Coupling Assembly
“Very high quality item. Perfect replacement and fit. Easy to install. Do NOT buy the $10 one. Pay the [$] and you’ll see the high quality fittings and”