1981 Ford F-150 Pickup Differentials

Essential 1981 Ford F-150 Pickup Differentials

Spartan – Drive Axle Assembly; Ford F-150 Lock-up Axle (Part No.RAXP2034A)

Drive Axle Assembly; Ford F-150 Lock-up Axle

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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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Yukon Gear – Dana 44 Standard Open Spider Gear Kit Replacement (Part No.16077)

Dana 44 Standard Open Spider Gear Kit Replacement

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$218.99
Yukon standard open spider gear replacement kit for Dana 44 with 30 spline axles (all are without c-cup, including IFS). 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 Dana Spicer 44 open differential with 30 spline axles
  • Includes two side gears, two pinion gears, cross pin shaft, cross pin bolt and spider gear thrust washers.
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Yukon Gear – O-Ring For Toyota & Dana 44 Zip Locker Seal Housing (Part No.34004)

O-Ring For Toyota & Dana 44 Zip Locker Seal Housing

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$11.29
Product Features:
  • O-ring for seal housing
  • Fits Dana Spicer 44 and Toyota 8″ and V6
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Yukon Gear – Dana 30 / 44 Roll Pin Replacement (Part No.33312)

Dana 30 / 44 Roll Pin Replacement

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$12.99
Dana 30 & Dana 44 roll PIN, 0.235″ DIA, for cross pin shaft.

Product Features:
  • Roll pin for Dana Spicer 30 and Dana Spicer 44
  • 0.235″ diameter
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Yukon Gear – 3.062" Side Adjuster For Ford 9" (Part No.32139)

3.062" Side Adjuster For Ford 9"

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$94.99
3.062″ side adjuster, Only Fits Yukon Ford 9″ Drop Out, new design ONLY.

Product Features:
  • Side adjuster
  • Fits Ford 9″
  • 3.062″ designs only
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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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Valvoline – High Performance Transmission & Differential Gear Oil: Conventional 80W-90, 1 Gallon (Part No.773732)

High Performance Transmission & Differential Gear Oil: Conventional 80W-90, 1 Gallon

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$32.99
Valvoline High Performance Synthetic Gear Oil is the thermally stabile extreme pressure lubricant that offers outstanding protection for gearboxes and differentials in passenger cars, light trucks, and sport utility vehicles. Combined with high quality synthetic base oils, our formula’s superior additives help reliably safeguard against severe temperatures, shock loads, foaming, scuffing, scouring, corrosion and pitting in high load, high torque and high horsepower conditions. Can be used in conventional and limited slip hypoid differentials where GL-5 is specified as well as non-synchronized manual transmissions that require GL-4. Protect your gears with Valvoline, the #1 gear oil brand.

Product Features:
  • HIGH PERFORMANCE EXTREME-PRESSURE ADDITIVES HELP MINIMIZE WEAR in high pressure and high temperature conditions
  • EXCEPTIONAL HIGH AND LOW TEMPERATURE PROTECTION can easily handle both winter and summer conditions for dependable coverage and protection year-round
  • REDUCES CHATTERING AND PROTECTS GEAR TEETH from oxidation, rust, and wear
  • FIGHTS CORROSION AND RUST with emulsifying agents and safeguards against impurities, oxidation and thermal breakdown
  • SUPERIOR ADDITIVES help reliably safeguard against severe temperatures, shock loads, foaming, scuffing, scouring, corrosion and pitting in high load, high torque and high horsepower conditions
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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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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 – Dana 25 / 27 / 30 / 44 / 50 Inner Oil Slinger Replacement (Part No.33012)

Dana 25 / 27 / 30 / 44 / 50 Inner Oil Slinger Replacement

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$6.99
Product Features:
  • Inner oil slinger for Dana Spicer 25, 27, 30, 44 and 50
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Felpro – Axle Housing Cover Gasket (Part No.RDS 6629)

Axle Housing Cover Gasket

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$6.49
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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Yukon Gear – Mini Spool For Ford 9" With 28 Spline Axles (Part No.32056)

Mini Spool For Ford 9" With 28 Spline Axles

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$59.99
Mini Spool 8″ and 9″ for Ford with 28 spline axles. Cross is bored for three cross pins. Mini spools are a low-cost traction option for vehicles looking for full-time lockup. The mini spool installs into a standard open carrier and give 100% power to both tires at all times. These units are not recommended for street-driven vehicles. We recommend full spools for vehicles with large tires or high horsepower. These units come with a one year warranty against manufacturing defects.

Product Features:
  • Fits Ford 9″ with 28 spline axles
  • Installs into a standard open carrier case
  • Provides 100% traction to both wheels at all times
  • Not recommended for street driven vehicles
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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 – Powr Lok Button Kit For Dana 30, Dana 44 & Chrysler 8.75" (Part No.33536)

Powr Lok Button Kit For Dana 30, Dana 44 & Chrysler 8.75"

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$67.99
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 t

Product Features:
  • Powr Lok button kit
  • Fits Dana Spicer 30, 44 and Chrysler 8.75″
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Yukon Gear – 9" Ford Gasket (Part No.23012)

9" Ford Gasket

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$11.99
9″ Ford gasket.

Product Features:
  • Dropout gasket
  • Fits Ford 9″
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Yukon Gear – Zip Locker Bulkhead Fitting Kit (Part No.34000)

Zip Locker Bulkhead Fitting Kit

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$36.99
Product Features:
  • Bulkhead fitting kit
  • Includes bulkhead fitting, outer fitting and o-ring
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Yukon Gear – Ford 8.8" Reverse Oil Baffle (Part No.33006)

Ford 8.8" Reverse Oil Baffle

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$22.99
8.8″ Reverse inner pinion bearing oil baffle.

Product Features:
  • Oil baffle
  • Fits Ford 8.8″ IFS
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Yukon Gear – O-Ring For 9" Ford (Part No.30028)

O-Ring For 9" Ford

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$14.99
O-ring for 9″ Ford.Yukon Mighty seal.

Product Features:
  • Pinion support o-ring
  • Fits Ford 9″
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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 – 1541H Replacement Right Hand Assembly For Dana 44 IFS (’80-’92 Ford F150) (Part No.21131)

1541H Replacement Right Hand Assembly For Dana 44 IFS ('80-'92 Ford F150)

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$577.99
Yukon 1541H replacement right hand assembly for Dana 44 IFS (’80-’92 Ford F150) with 30 splines. The inner axle measures 24.77 inches, and the axle measures 34.7 inches overall. Yukon 1541H alloy axles offer a strength increase over stock while retaining a low cost. Yukon 1541H alloy front axles come with a one year warranty against manufacturing defects.

Product Features:
  • 30 spline
  • 34.7″ long
  • Fits Dana Spicer 44 IFS in 1980-1992 Ford F150
  • Right hand assembly
  • 5-760X U-joint size
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Yukon Gear – Pinion Gear And Thrust Washer For 9.75" Ford (Part No.33302)

Pinion Gear And Thrust Washer For 9.75" Ford

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$30.99
Pinion gear thrust washer for 9.75″ Ford.

Product Features:
  • Pinion gear thrust washer
  • Fits Ford 9.75″
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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 – The Carrier Bearing Puller (Part No.56034)

The Carrier Bearing Puller

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$689.99
The Yukon carrier bearing Puller works with an impact gun to quickly and safely remove carrier bearings without damaging them. This unit comes with a handy bench top stand and works with up to most standard one ton applications. This unit is works with differentials up to one-ton applcations. It is not compatible with Dana 70HD, Dana 80, 10.25″ & 10.5″ Ford, or GM & Chrysler 11.5″ differentials.

Product Features:
  • Carrier bearing puller
  • Works with an impact gun to safely and easliy remove carrrier bearings
  • Not compatible with Dana 70HD, Dana 80, Ford 10.25″ and 10.5″ or Gm and Chrysler 11.5″ applications
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Yukon Gear – Pilot Bearing For Ford 9" (Part No.18042)

Pilot Bearing For Ford 9"

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$38.99
8.6″ GM 99-08 PINION Bearing & SEAL KIT .

Product Features:
  • Pilot bearing
  • Fits Ford 9″
  • 0.656″ thick
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Yukon Gear – Replacement Trail Repair Kit For Dana 30 And 44 With 1350 Size U/Joint And Straps (Part No.32280)

Replacement Trail Repair Kit For Dana 30 And 44 With 1350 Size U/Joint And Straps

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$481.99
Yukon replacement trail repair kit for Dana 30 and 44 with 1350 size U/joint and straps. This kit comes with a yoke, U/joint, pinion seal, U/bolt or strap kit, pinion nut, and pinion nut washer (if applicable).

Product Features:
  • Fits Dana Spicer 30 and 44
  • 1350 u-joint size
  • Kit includes yoke, U-joint, pinion seal, pinion nut and washer, straps, bolts and threadlocker
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Yukon Gear – Standard Open Spider Gear Kit For 8" And 9" Ford With 28 Spline Axles And 2-Pinion Design (Part No.16031)

Standard Open Spider Gear Kit For 8" And 9" Ford With 28 Spline Axles And 2-Pinion Design

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$285.99
Yukon standard open spider gear kit for 8″ and 9″ Ford with 28 spline axles and 2-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 8″ and 9″ open differential with 28 spline axles
  • Includes two side gears, two pinion gears, cross pin shaft, roll pins and spider gear thrust washers.
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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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USA Standard Gear – 9" Ford Spartan Locker Cross Pin, Short (Part No.17022)

9" Ford Spartan Locker Cross Pin, Short

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$26.99
9″ Ford Spartan locker cross pin, short.

Product Features:
  • USA Standard Gear heavy-duty cross pin shaft
  • Fits Ford 9″
  • Works with Spartan Locker or standard open spider gears
  • Short shaft for four pinion designs
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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 476 different Differentials in our inventory ranging from $0.99 to $1,566.99. 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 16 different brands to make sure you have plenty of trusted parts to choose from for your 1981 Ford F-150 Pickup. Yukon Gear, FELPRO, and National 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 120 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 Powertrax Differentials

We carry Powertrax parts in our stock across Differential Open Unit and Components categories, plus more. For a 1981 Ford F-150 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-150 Pickup Differentials from Felpro

Felpro products are another trusted brand when it comes to Differentials for your 1981 Ford F-150 Pickup. Popular Felpro parts include:
Axle Housing Cover Gasket
from $6.49
(10)
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-150 Pickup Differentials

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

Out of 476 Differentials for the 1981 Ford F-150 Pickup, the most popular in our inventory are:
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
Pinion Crush Sleeves
from $5.99
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
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.”
Shaft Repair Sleeve
from $43.99
(2)
Shaft Repair Sleeve
“As a mechanic I dont have time or money to waste on inferior products, which this is not. Great product,great price”