1981 Ford F-100 Pickup Differentials

Essential 1981 Ford F-100 Pickup Differentials

Driveworks – Oil Seal (Part No.S-3604)

Oil Seal

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$4.79
Value-priced seal meets all cataloged application requirements.

Product Features:
  • Brand may vary by location
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Yukon Gear – Replacement Outer Oil Slinger For Dana 25, 27, 30, 44 & 50 (Part No.33011)

Replacement Outer Oil Slinger For Dana 25, 27, 30, 44 & 50

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$5.99
Product Features:
  • Outer oil slinger for Dana Spicer 25, 27, 30, 44 and 50
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Yukon Gear – Star Washers, 3.062" Ford 9" Drop Out New Design Only (Part No.32143)

Star Washers, 3.062" Ford 9" Drop Out New Design Only

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$4.99
STAR washers, 3.062″ Yukon Ford 9″ Drop Out new design ONLY.

Product Features:
  • Star washer
  • Fits Ford 9″
  • 3.062″ designs only
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National – Bearings (Part No.02820)

Bearings

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$9.99
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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Motive Gear – Nodular Differential Housing (Part No.26306)

Nodular Differential Housing

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$533.99


Product Features:
  • NODULAR HOUSING 9″ FORD 3.062 BORE STRANGE # N1905
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Motive Gear – Differential Ring and Pinion (Part No.F990370BP)

Differential Ring and Pinion

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$550.99
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 on and off-road, check out Motive Gear. Motive Gear products can be found in the winner’s circle at racing events worldwide. The superior quality of Motive Gear components is the result of years of racing development, outstanding design and state-of-the-art manufacturing methods. Extensive testing is performed on all products by our in-house engineers.
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Yukon Gear – Dana 60 & Dana 70 Power Lok Cross Pin Shaft (Two Needed) (Part No.33315)

Dana 60 & Dana 70 Power Lok Cross Pin Shaft (Two Needed)

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$156.99
Dana 60 & Dana 70 Power Lok cross pin shaft (TWO needed).

Product Features:
  • Cross pin shaft
  • Fits Dana Spicer 60 and 70
  • Powr Lok positraction only
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USA Standard Gear – Master Overhaul Kit for the Dana 44 Differential with 30 Spline (Part No.37008)

Master Overhaul Kit for the Dana 44 Differential with 30 Spline

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$289.99
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 standard rotation Dana Spicer 44 front
  • Uses Koyo bearings and races
  • Included are carrier bearings and races, pinion bearings and races, pinion seal, axle seals, complete shim kit, ring gear bolts, pinion nut, oil baffles and slingers, thread locker, marking compound with brush and gasket.
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Yukon Gear – 8.75" Chrysler & 55P Chevy Power Lok Clutches, Model 20 Also, Posi (Part No.16148)

8.75" Chrysler & 55P Chevy Power Lok Clutches, Model 20 Also, Posi

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$275.99
8.75″ Chrysler & 55P Chevy Power Lok clutches, Model 20 also, POSI.

Product Features:
  • Clutch kit
  • Fits Chrysler 8.75″, 1955-1964 GM passenger car and AMC Model 20 Powr Lok positraction
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Motive Gear – Differential Pinion Shim Kit (Part No.WAA4663)

Differential Pinion Shim Kit

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$15.99
All Motive Gear products are engineered for their specific application and manufactured in state of the art facilities. All of our products undergo rigid quality control processes to insure proper fit, performance and longevity. Motive Gear products can be found in the winners circle at NHRA, IHRA, NMRA, NMCA, SODA, SCORE, BITD, Ultra-4 and NASCAR events because we offer unmatched selection and quality demanded by racers and their crew chiefs – the same quality and selection demanded by DIY customers and top mechanics. With four warehouses strategically located across North America, most Motive Gear orders arrive within 2-4 days. Win with Motive Gear!
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Yukon Gear – Standard Open Spider Gear Kit For 9" Ford With 31 Spline Axles And 4-Pinion Design (Part No.16034)

Standard Open Spider Gear Kit For 9" Ford With 31 Spline Axles And 4-Pinion Design

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$317.99
Yukon standard open spider gear kit for 9″ Ford with 31 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
  • Fit Ford 9″ open differential with 31 spline axles
  • Includes two side gears, four pinion gears, cross pin shaft, roll pins and spider gear thrust washers.
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Yukon Gear – One (1) Specialty Bearing Race To Adapt Small Bearing Journal Into A 3.250" Dropout (Part No.32157)

One (1) Specialty Bearing Race To Adapt Small Bearing Journal Into A 3.250" Dropout

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$51.99
One (1) specialty bearing race to adapt small bearing journal into a 3.250″ dropout. This adapter allows the use of a 28 or 31 spline carrier, positraction or locker in a 3.250″ dropout. This is a perfect solution if you are currently running 28 or 31 spline axles but are looking to upgrade to 35 spline later, or are stepping down from 35 spline but don’t want to buy a new dropout.

Product Features:
  • Carrier race
  • Fits Ford 9″
  • Conversion race to install small bearing carrier into 3.250″ dropout
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Motive Gear – Differential Mini Spool (Part No.MS9-31)

Differential Mini Spool

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$31.99


Product Features:
  • MINI SPOOL 8″ & 9″ 31 SPLN STL 090431
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Yukon Gear – Redi-Sleeve Yoke Saver For 8.75" C, 9.25" C, Dana 60, Dana 61, Dana 70, Dana 70U, Dana 70HD (Part No.30228)

Redi-Sleeve Yoke Saver For 8.75" C, 9.25" C, Dana 60, Dana 61, Dana 70, Dana 70U, Dana 70HD

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$37.99
Replacement redi-sleeve yoke saver for 8.75″ c, 9.25″ c, Dana 60, Dana 61, Dana 70, Dana 70U, Dana 70HD .Yukon Mighty seal.

Product Features:
  • Redi-Sleeve yoke saver
  • Fits Chrysler 8.75″ and 9.25″ rear, Dana Spicer 60, 70, 70U and 70HD
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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 – Replacement Standard Open Carrier Case For Dana 44, 19 Spline, 3.73 & Down (Part No.20019)

Replacement Standard Open Carrier Case For Dana 44, 19 Spline, 3.73 & Down

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$304.99
Product Features:
  • Standard open carrier case
  • Fits Dana Spicer 44 with 19 spline axles
  • 3.73 ratio and down only
  • Does not include spider gears
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Motive Gear – Differential Mini Spool (Part No.MS9-28)

Differential Mini Spool

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$33.99


Product Features:
  • MINI SPOOL 8″ & 9″ 28 SPLN STL 090428
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Yukon Gear – 9" Ford HD 6061 Aluminum Pinion Support (Part No.32162)

9" Ford HD 6061 Aluminum Pinion Support

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$215.99
9″ Ford HD 6061 aluminum pinion support, Daytona, PLAIN-SILVER, NO races.

Product Features:
  • Fits Ford 9″ with 28 spline pinion
  • Larger inner pinion bearing reduces gear deflection under high load
  • 6061 aluminum
  • Does not include races
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Mr. Gasket – Rear End Gasket – Ford 9" – Blend Of Nitrile Rubber And Fiber For Excellent Sealing And Durability (Part No.82)

Rear End Gasket - Ford 9" - Blend Of Nitrile Rubber And Fiber For Excellent Sealing And Durability

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$21.79
Mr. Gasket Axle Housing/Differential Cover or Rear End Gaskets are manufactured from a .047 inch thick cellulose/nitrile composite gasket material for excellent sealing and durability. They are precision die-cut for an excellent fit. Fits 1957-1981 Ford 10 bolt 9 inch ring gear.

Product Features:
  • .047″ thick cellulose/nitrile composite gasket material
  • Precision die cut
  • Reusable
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National – Bearings (Part No.31520)

Bearings

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$10.99
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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Felpro – DIFFERENTIAL GASKET (Part No.RDS 6095-1)

DIFFERENTIAL GASKET

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$8.29
Fel-Pro gaskets offer 100% vehicle sealing with application-specific materials to give you sealing solutions with the performance and durability professionals trust

Product Features:
  • Meets or exceeds all original equipment specifications
  • Application specific design to ensure a perfect fit
  • Unsurpassed quality you can trust
  • Validated for fit, form and function
  • Each Fel-Pro gasket, no matter how small, is engineered to exacting standards with proprietary design, engineering and manufacturing processes
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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 – Replacement Carrier Shim Kit For Dana 60, 70, 70HD, 70U & 80 (Part No.55011)

Replacement Carrier Shim Kit For Dana 60, 70, 70HD, 70U & 80

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$13.99
Product Features:
  • Carrier shim kit for Dana Spicer 60, 70, 70HD, 70U and 80
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Yukon Gear – Pinion Gear And Thrust Washer For 8" And 9" Ford, Model 20, And 7.25" Chrysler (Part No.33301)

Pinion Gear And Thrust Washer For 8" And 9" Ford, Model 20, And 7.25" Chrysler

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$4.99
Pinion gear thrust washer for 8″ and 9″ Ford, Model 20, and 7.25″ Chrysler.

Product Features:
  • Pinion gear thrust washer for Ford 8″, Ford 9″ and Chrysler 7.25″
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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 – Master Overhaul Kit For Ford 9" LM104911 Differential, 35 Spline Pinion (Part No.14063)

Master Overhaul Kit For Ford 9" LM104911 Differential, 35 Spline Pinion

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$544.99
Yukon Master Overhaul kits give you all the high quality parts you need to start & finish every differential job. Yukon offers more tailor-made kits than any other manufacturer in the industry to meet your specific installation needs. This kit uses Timken bearings and races along with high quality seals and small parts. Included in this kit 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), Thread locking compound, marking compound with brush, and gasket. Yukon’s Master Overhaul kits are the most comprehensive and complete kits on the market. They do extensive research to ensure that every kit is specially tailored to your application.

Product Features:
  • Fits Ford 9″ with LM104911 carrier race and 35 spline pinion
  • Fits Ford 9″ with LM104911 carrier races
  • Included are Timken 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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Yukon Gear – Pinion Install Kit For Ford 9" Differential (Part No.13042)

Pinion Install Kit For Ford 9" Differential

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$175.99
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″ without aftermarket Daytona pinion support
  • Included are pinion bearings and races, pinion seal, pilot bearing , crush sleeve , complete pinion shim kit, and marking compound with brush.
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Richmond Gear – RngPnnInstlKt (Part No.83-1011-B)

RngPnnInstlKt

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$48.99
RngPnnInstlKt

1981 Ford F-100 Pickup Differentials

Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 1981 Ford F-100 Pickup. Maybe you just need a couple of Differentials. Either way, Advance Auto Parts has 321 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 1981 Ford F-100 Pickup 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 1981 Ford F-100 Pickup. Yukon Gear, Driveworks, 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 1981 Ford F-100 Pickup, but don’t take our word for it – read our customer ratings and reviews and buy with confidence. Out of the 123 reviews in this category, some of the top rated parts include Multi Purpose Seal with 5.0 stars and Oil Seal with 4.3 stars.

So if you’re in the market for aftermarket Differentials to keep your 1981 Ford F-100 Pickup 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 1981 Ford F-100 Pickup Last

Simple repair, complete replacement, or a full rebuild. No matter the job, your 1981 Ford F-100 Pickup 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 F-100 Pickup 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 1981 Ford F-100 Pickup, our most popular Powertrax Differentials include:
No-Slip Traction System
from $551.99
(1)
No-Slip Traction System
Differential Open Unit and Components

Top 1981 Ford F-100 Pickup Differentials from Felpro

Felpro products are another trusted brand when it comes to Differentials for your 1981 Ford F-100 Pickup. Popular Felpro parts include:
Axle Housing Cover Gasket
from $6.49
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Axle Housing Cover Gasket
Rear Housing Cover Gaskets
Differential Carrier Gasket
from $8.49
(9)
Differential Carrier Gasket
Automatic Transmission Differential Cover Gaskets

FAQs for 1981 Ford F-100 Pickup Differentials

What are the most purchased Differentials for the 1981 Ford F-100 Pickup?

Out of 321 Differentials for the 1981 Ford F-100 Pickup, the most popular in our inventory are:
Tapered Cone/Cup Wheel Bearing Set
from $7.79
(9)
Tapered Cone/Cup Wheel Bearing Set
Differential Bearings
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
Multi Purpose Seal
from $23.29
(4)
Multi Purpose Seal
Differential Pinion Seals

What are the top-rated 1981 Ford F-100 Pickup Differentials?

Top-rated Differentials for your 1981 Ford F-100 Pickup based on customer reviews/ratings are:
Multi Purpose Seal
from $15.79
(3)
Multi Purpose Seal
“good quality”
Oil Seal
from $10.49
(3)
Oil Seal
“Fit the rear Dana 44 on my TJ just fine and stopped the leaking.”
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”