1981 Ford F-150 Pickup Drivetrains

Essential 1981 Ford F-150 Pickup Drivetrains

Yukon Gear – 8" & 9" Ford 5-Tab Clutches (Part No.16028)

8" & 9" Ford 5-Tab Clutches

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$374.99
8″ & 9″ Ford 5-Tab clutches (early Equalock).

Product Features:
  • Clutch kit
  • Fit Ford 9″ Equa Loc positraction
  • 5 outer tabs
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Yukon Gear – Standard Open Or Tracloc Cross Pin Shafts And Block In Four Pinion Design For 9" Ford (Part No.33333)

Standard Open Or Tracloc Cross Pin Shafts And Block In Four Pinion Design For 9" Ford

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$207.99
Standard open or TracLoc cross pin shafts and block in four pinion design for 9″ Ford.

Product Features:
  • Cross pin shaft and block kit
  • Fits Ford 9″
  • Includes cross pin block and three cross pin shafts
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Motive Gear – Transfer Case Bearing and Seal Kit (Part No.T1356R)

Transfer Case Bearing and Seal Kit

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$94.49


Product Features:
  • BW1356 BEARING & SEAL KIT ALSO 1370 (W/O THE CENTER PLATE)
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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 – Cross Pin Bolt With 5/16 X 18 Thread For 10.25" Ford (Part No.33241)

Cross Pin Bolt With 5/16 X 18 Thread For 10.25" Ford

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$11.99
Cross pin bolt with 5/16 x 18 thread for 10.25″ Ford.

Product Features:
  • Cross pin bolt for Ford 9.75″ and 10.25″ with c-clip axles
  • 5/16″ x 18 thread
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Yukon Gear – R1559Tv Rear Axle Bearing And Seal Kit (Part No.10001)

R1559Tv Rear Axle Bearing And Seal Kit

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$52.99
Yukon axle bearing & seal kits are specially designed for each application & use all high quality bearings & seals. R1559TV axle bearing and seal kit, TorringtonBrand, 2.530″ OD, 1.620″ ID This axle bearing & seal kit services one side only.

Product Features:
  • Includes axle bearing and seal
  • Services one side
  • Torrington Brand
  • 2.530″ O.D.
  • 1.620″ I.D.
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Yukon Gear – Master Overhaul Kit For Ford Daytona 9" LM104911 Differential With Crush Sleeve Eliminator (Part No.14159)

Master Overhaul Kit For Ford Daytona 9" LM104911 Differential With Crush Sleeve Eliminator

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$355.99
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 carrier bearings & races with an I.D. of 2.000″ and an O.D. of 3.250″. 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, pilot bearing, pinion seal, complete shim kit, pinion nut, crush sleeve (if applicable), oil baffles and slingers (if applicable), Thread locking compound, and marking compound with brush. 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 Daytona pinion support
  • Included are Timken bearings and races, pinion bearings and races, pilot bearing, pinion seal, complete shim kit, ring gear bolts, pinion nut, crush sleeve eliminator , thread locker, marking compound with brush, and gasket.
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National – Bearings (Part No.B-2012)

Bearings

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$22.99
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
  • Available in both caged design and full complement
  • Industry leading coverage
  • Professional technicians know they can depend on National
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Yukon Gear – 1330 Lifetime U/Joint (Part No.42004)

1330 Lifetime U/Joint

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$53.99
1330 Yukon Lifetime U/Joint. 3.625″ snap ring span, 1.062″ cap diameter. Outside snap ring.
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Dorman – Rear Drive Shaft: Greaseable (Part No.986-045)

Rear Drive Shaft: Greaseable

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$593.99
Replacing a drive shaft doesn’t have to be complicated. This complete drive shaft assembly is pre-balanced and ready to install with 100% new yokes, tubes, constant velocity (CV) joints and universal joints.

Product Features:
  • Direct replacement – this drive shaft is made to the original equipment dimensions for dependable fit and performance
  • 100% new – this drive shaft is made from all new components so there’s no core charge or return hassle
  • Ready to install – this drive shaft arrives pre-balanced to make installation quick and simple
  • Serviceable construction – non-staked universal joints are designed for future serviceability
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National – Bearings (Part No.31520)

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 – Star Washers, 3.250" Ford 9" Drop Out New Design Only (Part No.32144)

Star Washers, 3.250" Ford 9" Drop Out New Design Only

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$4.99
STAR washers, 3.250″ Yukon Ford 9″ Drop Out new design ONLY.

Product Features:
  • Star washer
  • Fits Ford 9″
  • 3.250″ designs only
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USA Standard Gear – TCaseShiftForkInsert (Part No.70666)

TCaseShiftForkInsert

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$11.99
TCaseShiftForkInsert

National – Bearings (Part No.HM88610)

Bearings

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$15.49
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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National – Multi Purpose Seal (Part No.714503)

Multi Purpose Seal

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$30.99
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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Powertrax – Grip LOK Traction System (Part No.LK444430)

Grip LOK Traction System

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$658.99
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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National – Multi Purpose Seal (Part No.3604)

Multi Purpose Seal

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$11.99
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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Yukon Gear – Spring Kit For Dana 28, Model 35IFS, Dana 44IFS & Dana 50IFS With Grizzly, Detroit, Tt Or Pl (Part No.33263)

Spring Kit For Dana 28, Model 35IFS, Dana 44IFS & Dana 50IFS With Grizzly, Detroit, Tt Or Pl

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$44.99
Product Features:
  • Spring kit for Dana Spicer 28, AMC Model 35 IFS, Dana Spicer 44 IFS and Dana Spicer 50 IFS
  • Allows for installation of positraction or locker
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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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Dorman – Differential Pinion Yoke Assembly (Part No.697-542)

Differential Pinion Yoke Assembly

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$111.99
Drive shaft pinion yoke corroded or damaged? This pinion yoke directly replaces the original equipment on specific vehicle years, makes and models to restore smooth driving.

Product Features:
  • Direct replacement – this drive shaft pinion yoke directly replaces the original equipment on specified vehicles
  • Effective fix – replacement restores proper connection between drive shaft and differential
  • Rigorously tested – designed and evaluated to assure safe, reliable operation
  • Trustworthy quality – backed by team of engineers and inspectors in the United States
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Driveworks – Oil Seal (Part No.S-3946)

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 – 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 – Pinion Install Kit For Ford Daytona 9" Differential (Part No.13045)

Pinion Install Kit For Ford Daytona 9" Differential

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$284.99
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″ with Daytona pinion support
  • 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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Dorman – Transfer Case Gasket (Part No.917-522)

Transfer Case Gasket

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$10.79
Transfer case gasket warped and cracked? This replacement gasket restores a tight seal to prevent fluid leaks on certain vehicle years, makes and models.

Product Features:
  • Direct replacement – this transfer case gasket matches the fit and performance of the original gasket on specific vehicle applications
  • Effective fix – restores a tight seal in the transfer case after original gasket fails
  • Durable construction – built for reliable longevity, free of defects in materials and workmanship
  • Trustworthy quality – backed by team of designers and engineers in the United States
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Yukon Gear – Replacement Crush Sleeve For Dana 44 & Dana 50 (Part No.33088)

Replacement Crush Sleeve For Dana 44 & Dana 50

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$10.99
Replacement crush sleeve for Dana 44 & Dana 50 APROX 2.650″ long.

Product Features:
  • Crush sleeve for Dana Spicer 44 and 50
  • 2.650″ tall
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Yukon Gear – 9" 3.250" Aluminum Case, HD Drop Out Housing, With Load Bolt (Part No.32152)

9" 3.250" Aluminum Case, HD Drop Out Housing, With Load Bolt

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$1070.00
9″ Yukon 3.250″ aluminum case, HD Drop Out housing, with load bolt. Made from A356-T6 aluminum & featuring a through bolt design, this dropout is rated for up to 1400 horsepower!

Product Features:
  • Fits Ford 9″
  • 3.250″ carrier race diameter
  • A356-T6 aluminum
  • Thru-bolt design added strength
  • With load bolt
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Yukon Gear – Ford 9" 3.062" Aluminum Case, HD Dropout Housing (Part No.32034)

Ford 9" 3.062" Aluminum Case, HD Dropout Housing

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$729.99
9″ Yukon 3.062″ aluminum case, HD dropout housing with forged caps. The Yukon aluminum dropouts feature a adjuster lock which is offset 90 degrees, offering an uninterrupted bearing cap for higher strenth. Made from A356-T6 aluminum and featuring a through-bolt desgin, this dropout is built for high horsepower & tall tires.Rated up to 1000HP!

Product Features:
  • Fits Ford 9″
  • 3.062″ carrier race diameter
  • A356-T6 aluminum
  • Thru-bolt design added strength
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Popular 1981 Ford F-150 Pickup Drivetrains Categories

1981 Ford F-150 Pickup Drivetrains

You count on your 1981 Ford F-150 Pickup 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 Drivetrains. With 608 Drivetrains ranging in price from $0.99 to $1,302.99, you’re sure to find everything you need for your 1981 Ford F-150 Pickup.

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Top-Rated Drivetrains Brands For Your 1981 Ford F-150 Pickup

Trusted Drivetrains OEM and aftermarket product brands are what Advance Auto Parts specializes in. The brands we work with are sure to keep that 1981 Ford F-150 Pickup running right for years to come. In our inventory you’ll find brands like Moog, Driveworks, National, and even more.

Popular Dorman Drivetrains

You’ll find popular Dorman brand products across Spindles. All are waiting to get your 1981 Ford F-150 Pickup back on the road. Some of the top-rated Dorman products in these categories are:
Standard Spindle Nut 3/4 In.-16 Hex Size 1-1/16 In.
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(3)
Standard Spindle Nut 3/4 In.-16 Hex Size 1-1/16 In.
Spindle Lock Nuts
Driveshaft Flange Bolts
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(1)
Driveshaft Flange Bolts
Drive Shaft Support Bolts

FAQs for 1981 Ford F-150 Pickup Drivetrains

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

Out of 608 Drivetrains for the 1981 Ford F-150 Pickup, the most popular in our inventory are:
Universal Joint
from $15.99
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Universal Joint
U-Joints
Universal Joint
from $15.99
(65)
Universal Joint
U-Joints

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

Top-rated Drivetrains for your 1981 Ford F-150 Pickup based on customer reviews/ratings are:
Greaseable Super Strength Universal Joint
from $47.99
(39)
Greaseable Super Strength Universal Joint
“Great”
Greaseable Super Strength Universal Joint
from $36.99
(35)
Greaseable Super Strength Universal Joint
“Good ujoint”
Non-Greaseable Super Strength Universal Joint
from $24.99
(30)
Non-Greaseable Super Strength Universal Joint
“Works good”