1981 Ford Fairmont Differentials

Essential 1981 Ford Fairmont Differentials

National – Bearings (Part No.M86649)

Bearings

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$18.79
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 – Shaft Repair Sleeve (Part No.99166)

Shaft Repair Sleeve

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$34.99
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:
  • 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 – Super Carrier Shim Kit For Ford 8.8", GM 12 Bolt Car & Truck, 8.6 & Vette (Part No.55002)

Super Carrier Shim Kit For Ford 8.8", GM 12 Bolt Car & Truck, 8.6 & Vette

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$59.99
Product Features:
  • Super carrier shim kit for Ford 8.8″, GM 12 bolt passenger car and truck, GM 8.0″, 8.6″, 8.6″ IRS and 1963-1979 Corvette
  • Interlocking design makes installation much easier
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Yukon Gear – Pinion Gear And Thrust Washer (0.750" Shaft) For 8.8" Ford (Part No.33297)

Pinion Gear And Thrust Washer (0.750" Shaft) For 8.8" Ford

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$8.99
Pinion gear thrust washer (0.750″ shaft) for 8.8″ Ford.

Product Features:
  • Pinion gear thrust washer
  • Fits Ford 8.8″
  • 0.750″ I.D.
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Felpro – Differential Cover Gasket (Part No.RDS 55393)

Differential 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 – 8.5" & 8.2" GM Carrier Installation Kit (Part No.57008)

8.5" & 8.2" GM Carrier Installation Kit

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$109.99
Yukon Carrier installation kits are great, low cost kit for carrier changes such as Positraction or locker upgrades. Carrier installation kit for GM 8.2″ & 8.5″ differential. This kit contains carrier bearings, races and shims.

Product Features:
  • Fits GM 7.5″, 7.625″ 8.2″ and 8.5″
  • Includes carrier bearings and races and “super” carrier shim kit
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Dorman – Differential Pinion Yoke Assembly (Part No.697-532)

Differential Pinion Yoke Assembly

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$176.99
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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National – Taper Bearing Cone (Part No.LM501349)

Taper Bearing Cone

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$17.99
Manufactured with premium-grade steel, National® taper bearing cones feature crowned raceways and rollers to ensure even load distribution.

Product Features:
  • PREMIUM MATERIALS — Precision manufactured using premium-grade steel for outstanding durability and performance
  • SMOOTH ROTATION — Crowned raceways and rollers for even load distribution
  • OE-STYLE DESIGN — Engineered to meet OE specifications
  • COMPREHENSIVE COVERAGE — Industry-leading coverage for domestic and import applications
  • RIGOROUS TESTING – Comprehensive testing throughout design and development processes by National engineers for quality you can count on
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Yukon Gear – 7.5" Ford Cover Gasket (Part No.23009)

7.5" Ford Cover Gasket

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$9.99
7.5″ Ford cover gasket.

Product Features:
  • Cover gasket
  • Fits Ford 7.5″
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Motive Gear – Differential Ring and Pinion (Part No.F7.5-373)

Differential Ring and Pinion

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$237.99


Product Features:
  • FRD 10BL 7.5 R/P 3.73 MG
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Motive Gear – Differential Gear Install Kit (Part No.F7.5IK)

Differential Gear Install Kit

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$35.49


Product Features:
  • MINI INSTALL KIT FORD 7.5
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Yukon Gear – Mini Spool For Ford 8.8" With 28 Spline Axles (Part No.32225)

Mini Spool For Ford 8.8" With 28 Spline Axles

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$218.99
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 8.8″ with 28 spline axles
  • Provides 100% traction to both wheels at all times
  • Installs into standard open carrier case
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Yukon Gear – Trac-Loc For Ford 8" Wtih 31 Spline Axles – Street Design (Part No.26004)

Trac-Loc For Ford 8" Wtih 31 Spline Axles - Street Design

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$819.99
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-Trac Loc uses a nodular case, billet side hat, and forged internals for higher strength than stock Trac-Locs. The units use composite clutches for high performance and long life. All units are Rebuildable. Yukon offers a one year warranty against manufacturing defects.

Product Features:
  • Fits Ford 8″ with 31 spline axles
  • Trac Loc positraction
  • Clutch style positraction
  • Smooth design
  • Internal gears are manufactured using forged 4320 steel and cut to provide stronger teeth
  • Fully rebuildable
  • Assembled in the USA
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Motive Gear – Differential Pinion Seal (Part No.3604)

Differential Pinion Seal

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$5.79
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 o
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Yukon Gear – Trac Loc Spring For Ford 7.5" (Part No.33514)

Trac Loc Spring For Ford 7.5"

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$67.99
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 in

Product Features:
  • Trac Loc spring
  • Fits Ford 7.5″
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Yukon Gear – Pinion Install Kit For Ford 7.5" Differential (Part No.13039)

Pinion Install Kit For Ford 7.5" Differential

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$184.99
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, 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 7.5″
  • 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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National – Bearings (Part No.M88010)

Bearings

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$10.49
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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Powertrax – Grip LS Traction System (Part No.LS108028)

Grip LS Traction System

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$451.99
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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Pro-King – Differential Internal Nest Kit (Part No.761A717)

Differential Internal Nest Kit

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$309.99
Pro-King is the leading supplier of transmission and driveline products in the aftermarket.

Product Features:
  • All products are designed to meet or exceed OE quality, form, fit and funtion.
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Motive Gear – Differential Pinion Nut (Part No.379570S)

Differential Pinion Nut

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$6.49
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 – Pinion Gear For 8" And 9" Ford (Part No.16160)

Pinion Gear For 8" And 9" Ford

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$23.99
Pinion gear for 8″ and 9″ Ford.

Product Features:
  • Pinion gear
  • Fits Ford 8″ and 9″
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Pro-King – Differential Cross Shaft (Part No.742G930)

Differential Cross Shaft

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$2.79
Pro-King is the leading supplier of transmission and driveline products in the aftermarket.

Product Features:
  • All products are designed to meet or exceed OE quality, form, fit and funtion.
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Yukon Gear – Copper Washer For Ford 9" & 8" Dropout Housing (Part No.32339)

Copper Washer For Ford 9" & 8" Dropout Housing

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$5.99
Product Features:
  • Copper washer
  • Fits Ford 8″ and 9″
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Sealed Power – Engine Auxiliary Shaft Bearing Set (Part No.1460M)

Engine Auxiliary Shaft Bearing Set

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$22.99
Sealed Power® parts provide innovative designs, use leading edge materials and utilize ISO & QS certified manufacturing in order to deliver top quality products that meet the rigorous demands of today’s modern engines.

Product Features:
  • Steel-backed Babbitt lining material
  • Used in automotive and high-performance
  • Babbitt is designed to perform under extreme loads w/o damaging other engine parts
  • Babbitt is more environmentally friendly than other material
  • ISO & QS certified manufacturing
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Yukon Gear – Tracloc Clutch Set (Two Sides) For 7.5" Ford (Part No.16013)

Tracloc Clutch Set (Two Sides) For 7.5" Ford

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$264.99
TracLoc clutch set (two sides) for 7.5″ Ford.

Product Features:
  • Clutch kit
  • Fit Ford 7.5″ Trac Loc positraction
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Motive Gear – Differential Pinion Solid Spacer Kit w/Shims (Part No.4105)

Differential Pinion Solid Spacer Kit w/Shims

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$22.79


Product Features:
  • FORD 9″ SOLID SPACER KIT
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USA Standard Gear – Master Overhaul Kit for the Ford 8" Differential (Part No.37028)

Master Overhaul Kit for the Ford 8" Differential

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$275.99
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 Ford 8″
  • 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, thread locker, marking compound with brush and gasket.
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Yukon Gear – Grizzly Locker, Ford 8.8" With 31 Splines (Part No.28031)

Grizzly Locker, Ford 8.8" With 31 Splines

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$1099.99
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 Ford 8.8″ with 31 spline axles
  • Patented internal design reduces common locker failures
  • 8620 internals for added strength
  • Assembled in the USA
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1981 Ford Fairmont Differentials

Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 1981 Ford Fairmont. Maybe you just need a couple of Differentials. Either way, Advance Auto Parts has 164 different Differentials in our inventory ranging from $0.99 to $1,099.99. That means you can find the exact parts or products you need to keep that 1981 Ford Fairmont 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 Fairmont. National, Yukon Gear, and Dorman 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 Fairmont, but don’t take our word for it – read our customer ratings and reviews and buy with confidence. Out of the 456 reviews in this category, some of the top rated parts include Bearings with 4.7 stars and Taper Bearing Cone with 3.0 stars.

So if you’re in the market for aftermarket Differentials to keep your 1981 Ford Fairmont 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 Fairmont Last

Simple repair, complete replacement, or a full rebuild. No matter the job, your 1981 Ford Fairmont 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 Fairmont 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 Fairmont, our most popular Powertrax Differentials include:
Lock Right Locker
from $444.99
(1)
Lock Right Locker
Differential Open Unit and Components

Top 1981 Ford Fairmont Differentials from National

National products are another trusted brand when it comes to Differentials for your 1981 Ford Fairmont. Popular National parts include:
Multi Purpose Seal
from $11.99
(28)
Multi Purpose Seal
Differential Pinion Seals
Bearings
from $15.99
(9)
Bearings
Front Differential Pinion Bearings
Bearings
from $10.49
(4)
Bearings
Rear Differential Pinion Bearings

FAQs for 1981 Ford Fairmont Differentials

What are the most purchased Differentials for the 1981 Ford Fairmont?

Out of 164 Differentials for the 1981 Ford Fairmont, the most popular in our inventory are:
Differential Shaft Lock Bolt
from $5.99
(11)
Differential Shaft Lock Bolt
Differential Pinion Shaft Lock Bolts
3 Qt - Penzoil 80W90 Conventional Gear Oil
from $44.99
This product is not rated
3 Qt – Penzoil 80W90 Conventional Gear Oil
Differential Oil
Differential Cover Gasket
from $6.49
(13)
Differential Cover Gasket
Rear Housing Cover Gaskets

What are the top-rated 1981 Ford Fairmont Differentials?

Top-rated Differentials for your 1981 Ford Fairmont based on customer reviews/ratings are:
Bearings
from $18.79
(3)
Bearings
“as advertised”
Taper Bearing Cone
from $17.99
(2)
Taper Bearing Cone
“good deal”
Shaft Repair Sleeve
from $37.99
(1)
Shaft Repair Sleeve
“Very delicate piece, but came shipped quite safely and not damaged. High quality.”