1981 Ford F-150 Pickup Differentials

Essential 1981 Ford F-150 Pickup Differentials

Yukon Gear – Adjuster Lock Bolt 3.062" & 3.250" Ford 9" Drop Out (Part No.32149)

Adjuster Lock Bolt 3.062" & 3.250" Ford 9" Drop Out

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$3.99
Adjuster lock bolt 3.062″ & 3.250″ Yukon Ford 9″ Drop Out.

Product Features:
  • Side adjuster lock bolt
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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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SKF – Differential Bearing (Part No.J7060366595SKF)

Differential Bearing

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$77.57
Differential Bearing

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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Motive Gear – Differential Mini Spool (Part No.MS88-31)

Differential Mini Spool

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$101.99


Product Features:
  • MINI SPOOL 8.8 FORD 31SPL
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National – Bearings (Part No.02820)

Bearings

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$12.29
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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Yukon Gear – Steel Cover For Ford 8.8" (Part No.32328)

Steel Cover For Ford 8.8"

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$99.99
Yukon outer stub axle for Chrysler 9.25″ front. This axle uses a 1485 u/joint and has 33 splines.

Product Features:
  • Fits Ford 8.8″
  • Steel
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Dorman – Differential Pinion Yoke Assembly (Part No.697-527)

Differential Pinion Yoke Assembly

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$172.99
Worn or damaged differential end yoke causing driveline vibrations? This direct replacement end yoke matches the original equipment part for a trustworthy repair and reliable performance.

Product Features:
  • Direct replacement – this differential end yoke matches the fit and construction of the original yoke
  • Excellent value – this replacement end yoke offers original equipment quality at a fraction of the price of dealer parts
  • Quality materials – this end yoke is machined from cast iron for strength and is precision machined for reliability
  • Validated fit – this differential end yoke has been tested to confirm accurate fit
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Yukon Gear – Extra HD 3.062" Nodular Iron Dropout For Ford 9" (Part No.32099)

Extra HD 3.062" Nodular Iron Dropout For Ford 9"

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$615.99
Yukon Extra HD 3.062″ nodular Iron dropout for Ford 9″. Yukon nodular iron dropouts feature a 5/8″ cap bolt and forged caps for maximum strength. Rated up to 1200HP!

Product Features:
  • Fits Ford 9″
  • 3.062″ carrier race diameter
  • Nodular iron for added strength
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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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Yukon Gear – Zip Locker For Dana 44 With 30 Spline Axles, 3.73 & Down (Part No.34018)

Zip Locker For Dana 44 With 30 Spline Axles, 3.73 & Down

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$1302.99
The Yukon Zip Locker is the latest in on-demand traction. Its air-operated design allows you to switch from an open differential to 100% lockup when you need it, giving you the ultimate in driver selectability. The Yukon Zip locker is an air operated locker that provides selectable traction for off road or street use. This unit features 4320 Chrome Moly internals for added strength. Assembled in the USA! compressor sold separately. All Zip Lockers are backed by the best warranty in the business! All Zip Lockers come with a six (6) year warranty, including any collaterally damaged parts and associated labor, up to $2,000, for the first two (2) years.

Product Features:
  • Fits Dana Spicer 44 with 30 spline axles
  • 3.73 and down ratio only
  • Forged case and 8620 internals for added strength
  • Works with a variety of air delivery systems
  • Assembled in the USA
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Yukon Gear – Crush Sleeve Eliminator Kit For Ford 9" For 35 Spline Pinion (Part No.55042)

Crush Sleeve Eliminator Kit For Ford 9" For 35 Spline Pinion

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$175.99
9″ large solid pinion preload spacer & shim kit for 35 spline pinion.

Product Features:
  • Crush sleeve eliminator kit for Ford 9″ with 35 spline pinion
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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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Yukon Gear – Powr Lok Flat Drive Plate For Dana 44 (Part No.16172)

Powr Lok Flat Drive Plate For Dana 44

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$31.99
Product Features:
  • Flat drive plate
  • Fits Dana Spicer 44 Powr Lok
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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 – Dura Grip For Dana 44, 30 Spline, 3.92 & Up (Part No.26027)

Dura Grip For Dana 44, 30 Spline, 3.92 & Up

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$809.99
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 Dana Spicer 44 with 30 spline axles
  • 3.92 ratio and up only
  • 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 – Pinion Install Kit For Ford 9.75" Differential (Part No.13054)

Pinion Install Kit For Ford 9.75" Differential

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$349.99
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, 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 9.75″
  • 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 – Set Up Bearing (Part No.56037)

Set Up Bearing

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$189.99
Set-up carrier bearing (2 bearings, no races) 25590. No return.

Product Features:
  • Set up bearing kit
  • Fits Dana Spicer 44
  • Easily slips on and off carrier journals to allow for easier carrier shim adjustment
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Valvoline – ATF for Mercon®V Applications Conventional, 1 Quart (Part No.822345)

ATF for Mercon®V Applications Conventional, 1 Quart

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$12.99
Valvoline ATF for MERCON®V Applications is a high-quality transmission fluid meeting and exceeding the requirements of the Ford Mercon V specification which covers most Ford passenger cars and light-duty trucks (except those specifying MERCON®SP, MERCON®LV or Type F fluids), including Lincoln and Mercury, as well as most pre-2006 GM vehicles and many imports. Recommended for use in the following applications: MERCON®V, MERCON®, DEXRON®-III, DEXRON®-II, Caterpillar TO-2, Allison C-4. Other applications include Power steering fluid where a DEXRON® or MERCON® fluid is recommended. Suitable to use in Nissan Matic D, Matic J and Matic K.

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 – Zip Locker Soleniod Valve (Part No.34014)

Zip Locker Soleniod Valve

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$99.99
Zip Locker soleniod valve.

Product Features:
  • Solenoid valve
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Pro-King – Rear Axle Shaft Kit (Part No.AXK-202)

Rear Axle Shaft Kit

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$169.99
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:
  • High strength steel
  • Dual heat treating process
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Yukon Gear – Pinion Depth Shims For Ford 9" With 7/16" Studs (Part No.55057)

Pinion Depth Shims For Ford 9" With 7/16" Studs

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$76.99
Product Features:
  • Pinion depth shim kit
  • Fits Ford 9″ with 7/16″ pinion support bolts
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USA Standard Gear – 9" Ford Spartan Locker Cross Pin, Long (Part No.17021)

9" Ford Spartan Locker Cross Pin, Long

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$49.99
Product Features:
  • USA Standard Gear heavy-duty cross pin shaft
  • Fits Ford 9″
  • Works with Spartan Locker or standard open spider gears
  • Long shaft
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Yukon Gear – Steel Spool For Ford 9" With 35 Spline Axles, Small Bearing (Part No.32098)

Steel Spool For Ford 9" With 35 Spline Axles, Small Bearing

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$404.99
Yukon Performance steel spool for 9″ Ford with 35 spline axles. Spool uses 1.785″ journal bearings. fits 2.8″ and 3.0″ cases. Yukon performance spools are made from the highest quality materials to ensure high strength and long life in performance applications. Spools provide 100% power to both tires at all times and are a lower cost alternative to lockers. Spools are not recommended for street driven vehicles. Yukon Performance spools come with a one year warranty against manufacturing defects.

Product Features:
  • Fits Ford 9″ with 35 spline axles
  • Small bearing journal to fit 2.968″ and 3.062″ dropouts
  • Provides 100% traction to both wheels at all times
  • Not recommended for street driven vehicles
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National – Shaft Repair Sleeve (Part No.99138)

Shaft Repair Sleeve

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$27.49
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:
  • 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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Yukon Gear – Grizzly Locker, Fits Dana 44, 30 Spline, 3.73 & Down (Part No.28021)

Grizzly Locker, Fits Dana 44, 30 Spline, 3.73 & Down

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$998.99
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 Dana Spicer 44 with 30 spline axles
  • 3.73 and down ratio only
  • Patented internal design reduces common locker failures
  • 8620 internals for added strength
  • Assembled in the USA
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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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Yukon Gear – Dana 25 / 27 / 30 / 36 / 44 / 53 Pinion Nut Washer Replacement (Part No.33163)

Dana 25 / 27 / 30 / 36 / 44 / 53 Pinion Nut Washer Replacement

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$3.99
Replacement pinion nut washer for Dana 25, 27, 30, 36, 44 & 53.

Product Features:
  • Pinion nut washer for Dana Spicer 25, 27, 30, 44 and 50
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Popular 1981 Ford F-150 Pickup Differentials Categories

1981 Ford F-150 Pickup Differentials

Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 1981 Ford F-150 Pickup. Maybe you just need a couple of Differentials. Either way, Advance Auto Parts has 462 different Differentials in our inventory ranging from $0.99 to $1,302.99. That means you can find the exact parts or products you need to keep that 1981 Ford F-150 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-150 Pickup. 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 1981 Ford F-150 Pickup, but don’t take our word for it – read our customer ratings and reviews and buy with confidence. Out of the 153 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-150 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-150 Pickup Last

Simple repair, complete replacement, or a full rebuild. No matter the job, your 1981 Ford F-150 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-150 Pickup 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 Carrier Gaskets and Rear Housing Cover Gaskets categories, plus more. For a 1981 Ford F-150 Pickup, our most popular Felpro Differentials include:
Differential Carrier Gasket
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Differential Carrier Gasket
Automatic Transmission Differential Carrier Gaskets
Axle Housing Cover Gasket
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Axle Housing Cover Gasket
Rear Housing Cover Gaskets

Top 1981 Ford F-150 Pickup Differentials from National

National products are another trusted brand when it comes to Differentials for your 1981 Ford F-150 Pickup. Popular National parts include:
Bearings
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Bearings
Front Differential Pinion Bearings
Bearings
from $6.99
(6)
Bearings
Differential Bearings
Bearings
from $10.49
(4)
Bearings
Rear Differential Pinion Bearings

FAQs for 1981 Ford F-150 Pickup Differentials

What are the most purchased Differentials for the 1981 Ford F-150 Pickup?

Out of 462 Differentials for the 1981 Ford F-150 Pickup, 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
Taper Bearing Cone
from $17.99
(2)
Taper Bearing Cone
Differential Bearings
Pinion Crush Sleeves
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This product is not rated
Pinion Crush Sleeves
Differential Crush Sleeves

What are the top-rated 1981 Ford F-150 Pickup Differentials?

Top-rated Differentials for your 1981 Ford F-150 Pickup based on customer reviews/ratings are:
Multi Purpose Seal
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(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.”
Shaft Repair Sleeve
from $27.49
(1)
Shaft Repair Sleeve
“Perfect Fit. Product was exactly as described”