1981 Ford Fairmont Differentials

Essential 1981 Ford Fairmont Differentials

USA Standard Gear – Master Overhaul Kit for ’09 & Down Ford 8.8" Differential. (Part No.37030)

Master Overhaul Kit for '09 & Down Ford 8.8" Differential.

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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 2009 and down Ford 8.8″
  • 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 – 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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$52.99
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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Dorman – Differential Clutch Kit (Part No.697-780)

Differential Clutch Kit

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$262.99
This differential disc kit is a low-cost, time-saving repair solution for the posi-traction function. They are designed to match the fit and performance of the original disc on specific vehicle years, makes and models.

Product Features:
  • Direct replacement – this differential clutch kit provides the necessary components for repairing the original equipment on specific vehicles
  • Quality materials – all components are built for reliable longevity and performance
  • Smart solution – provides original equipment fit and function for a competitive price compared to original manufacturer
  • Trustworthy quality – backed by team of designers and engineers in the United States
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Yukon Gear – High Performance Ring & Pinion Gear Set For Ford 8.8" In A 4.88 Ratio (Part No.24099)

High Performance Ring & Pinion Gear Set For Ford 8.8" In A 4.88 Ratio

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$462.99
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 the latest designs and manufacturing technologies to provide a quiet running gear that is strong and easy to set up. All Yukon ring & pinion sets come standard with a one-year warranty. A notched cross pin shaft is required for this gear set.

Product Features:
  • Fits standard rotation Ford 8.8″
  • 8.80″ ring gear diameter
  • 30 spline pinion
  • 10 ring gear bolts
  • 4.88 ratio
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Yukon Gear – Trac-Loc For Ford 8" With 28 Spline Axles – Aggressive Design (Part No.26001)

Trac-Loc For Ford 8" With 28 Spline Axles - Aggressive Design

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$909.99
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 28 spline axles
  • Trac Loc positraction
  • Clutch style positraction
  • Aggressive 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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Dorman – Help – Differential Shaft Lock Bolt (Part No.81048)

Differential Shaft Lock Bolt

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$5.99
This differential pinion shaft lock bolt is designed to match the fit and function of the original part on specified vehicles. Made of quality materials, it is engineered for reliable performance.

Product Features:
  • Direct replacement – this differential pinion shaft lock bolt matches the fit and function of the factory part on specified years, makes and models
  • Ideal solution – this bolt is a reliable replacement for an original part that is missing or has failed due to fatigue
  • Durable construction – this part is made from quality materials to ensure reliable performance and long service life
  • Trustworthy quality – backed by team of product experts in the United States and more than a century of automotive experience
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Yukon Gear – 8" Dropout Housing Gasket (Part No.23010)

8" Dropout Housing Gasket

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$11.99
8″ dropout housing gasket.

Product Features:
  • Dropout gasket
  • Fits Ford 8″
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Yukon Gear – Positraction Internals For 8.8" Ford With 28 Spline Axles (Part No.16015)

Positraction Internals For 8.8" Ford With 28 Spline Axles

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$336.99
Yukon positraction internals for 8.8″ Ford with 28 spline axles. This kit fits Yukon Gura Grip & Eaton positractions. Yukon uses higher quality materials and better techniques than OEM to ensure a longer lasting spider gear set. This kit does not include clutches. All components come with a one year warranty against manufacturing defects.

Product Features:
  • Spider gear kit
  • Fits Ford 8.8″ with Yukon Dura Grip positraction with 28 spline axles
  • Includes two side gears, two pinion gears, cross pin shaft, roll pin and spider gear thrust washers.
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Yukon Gear – 8.8" Ford Tracloc Clutch Set, Both Sides (Part No.16018)

8.8" Ford Tracloc Clutch Set, Both Sides

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$241.99
8.8″ Ford TracLoc (with short ears–for late models only) clutch set, both sides.

Product Features:
  • Clutch kit
  • Fit Ford 8.8″ Trac Loc positraction
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Yukon Gear – Pinion Nut (Part No.33154)

Pinion Nut

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$7.99
Pinion nut for Ford 7.5″, 8″, 8.8″, 9 3/8″ & 9″. 1 1/6″ socket, 3/4″ x 20 thread.

Product Features:
  • Pinion nut for Ford 7.5″, 8″ and 9″
  • 3/4″ x 20 thread
  • 1 1/6″ socket
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Yukon Gear – 8.8" Ford Low Profile Ta HD Aluminum Rear Cover (Part No.32114)

8.8" Ford Low Profile Ta HD Aluminum Rear Cover

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$399.99
8.8″ Ford low profile TA HD Aluminum rear Cover. This cover will not fit vehicles with independent rear suspension.

Product Features:
  • Fits Ford 8.8″
  • Aluminum girdle cover
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Powertrax – No-Slip Traction System (Part No.9206902800)

No-Slip Traction System

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$551.99
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!The Powertrax® Lock-Right Locker provides outstanding traction for off-road machines and race vehicles. Powertrax No-Slip Traction Systems deliver excellent performance to street-driven cars and trucks.
  • Powertrax® lockers range from the original, Lock-Right for serious straight-line performance, to the No-Slip traction system for street-able vehicles.
  • Powertrax® offers three levels of GRIP locking differentials, ranging from the clutch-type GRIP LS with a forged steel case, the gear-driven GRIP PRO and finally the GRIP LOK for extreme traction.
  • Powertrax® = Extreme Traction Systems!
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    Motive Gear – Differential Gear Install Kit (Part No.F8IK)

    Differential Gear Install Kit

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    $44.49
    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 – Cover Bolt For Ford 7.5", 8.8" & 9.75" (Part No.33554)

    Cover Bolt For Ford 7.5", 8.8" & 9.75"

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    Yukon 1541H alloy replacement rear axle for Dana 60, 70, and 80, 35 spline. (40″ to 43.5″) Full float axle (8×3.96″ ). Yukon 1541H alloy axles offer a strength increase over stock while retaining a low cost. Yukon 1541H alloy rear axles come with a one year warranty against manufacturing defects. This is a full-floating axle.

    Product Features:
    • 35 spline
    • 8 x 3.96″ bolt pattern
    • Cut to length design fits 40″-43.5″ applications
    • Fits Dana Spicer 60, 70 and 80
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    Yukon Gear – Crush Sleeve (Part No.33093)

    Crush Sleeve

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    $10.99
    Crush Sleeve for Model 35, Chrysler 7.25″, 8.25″ Ford 8″ & GM 7.75″. Approx 0.495″ long.

    Product Features:
    • Crush sleeve for AMC Model 35, Chrysler 7.25″ and 8.25″, Ford 8″ and GM 7.75″
    • 0.495″ tall
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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 – Carrier Installation Kit For Ford 8.8" Differential (Part No.57007)

    Carrier Installation Kit For Ford 8.8" Differential

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    $129.99
    Yukon Carrier installation kits are great, low cost kit for carrier changes such as Positraction or locker upgrades. Carrier installation kit for Ford 8.8″ differential. This kit contains carrier bearings, races and shims.

    Product Features:
    • Fits Ford 8.8″
    • Includes carrier bearings and races and “super” carrier shim kit
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    Yukon Gear – Side Gear And Thrust Washer (0.875" Shaft) For 8.8" Ford (Part No.33300)

    Side Gear And Thrust Washer (0.875" Shaft) For 8.8" Ford

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    $11.99
    Side gear thrust washer (0.875″ shaft) for 8.8″ Ford.

    Product Features:
    • Side gear thrust washer for Ford 8.8″
    • 0.875″ diameter cross pin shaft applications only
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    Yukon Gear – 8" Ford Pilot Bearing Retainer (Part No.33254)

    8" Ford Pilot Bearing Retainer

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    $13.99
    8″ Ford pilot bearing retainer.

    Product Features:
    • Pilot bearing retainer for Ford 8″
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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 – Redline Synthetic "Shock Proof" Oil – 3 Quarts (Part No.15000)

    Redline Synthetic "Shock Proof" Oil - 3 Quarts

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    $99.99
    Redline Synthetic “Shock Proof” Oil. 3 Quarts.

    Product Features:
    • Includes three quarts of Redline Shockproof oil
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    Yukon Gear – 7.5", 8", 8.8", 9", 10.25" Ford Redi Sleeve Yoke Saver (Part No.30226)

    7.5", 8", 8.8", 9", 10.25" Ford Redi Sleeve Yoke Saver

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    $37.99
    7.5″, 8″, 8.8″, 9″, 10.25″ Ford REDI sleeve yoke saver.Yukon Mighty seal.

    Product Features:
    • Redi-Sleeve yoke saver
    • Fits Ford 7.5″, 8.8″, 9″ and 10.25″
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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 – Standard Open Carrier Case, Ford 8.8", 28 Spline (Part No.20076)

    Standard Open Carrier Case, Ford 8.8", 28 Spline

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    8.8″ 28 spline standard Open bare case (incl REVERSE) 3/4″ cross pin Hole.

    Product Features:
    • Standard open carrier case
    • Does not include spider gears
    • Fits Ford 8.8″ with 28 spline axles
    • 3/4″ cross pin bore
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    Yukon Gear – Un-Notched Cross Pin Shaft For 7.5" Ford – Oem, Not Auburn Gear (Part No.33330)

    Un-Notched Cross Pin Shaft For 7.5" Ford - Oem, Not Auburn Gear

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    $47.99
    Un-notched cross pin shaft for 7.5″ Ford. OEM, not Auburn gear.

    Product Features:
    • Cross pin shaft for Ford 7.5″
    • 3.45 and down ratios only
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    Yukon Gear – Pinion Depth Shims For Ford 8" (Part No.55055)

    Pinion Depth Shims For Ford 8"

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    $31.99
    8″ Ford pinion shim kit.

    Product Features:
    • Pinion depth shims for Ford 8″
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    Motive Gear – Axle Shaft (Part No.MG1231)

    Axle Shaft

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    $143.99
    The Motive Gear replacement axle shaft offers an OE-quality axle shaft at a fraction of the OE cost. Manufactured from 1541H material on high-tolerance CNC equipment, this axle shaft is designed to provide a perfect fit every time.

    Product Features:
    • AXLE SHAFT 8.8″ 28 SPL. 29 1/4″ 79-93 MUSTANG L & R
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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 163 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 396 reviews in this category, some of the top rated parts include Differential Pinion Shim Kit with 5.0 stars and Differential Master Bearing Kit – Koyo with 5.0 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 Complete Differentials categories, plus more. For a 1981 Ford Fairmont, our most popular Powertrax Differentials include:
    Lock Right Locker
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    Lock Right Locker
    Complete Differentials

    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
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    Multi Purpose Seal
    Differential Pinion Seals
    Bearings
    from $15.99
    (7)
    Bearings
    Front Differential Pinion Bearings
    Bearings
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    (2)
    Bearings
    Differential Bearings

    FAQs for 1981 Ford Fairmont Differentials

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

    Out of 163 Differentials for the 1981 Ford Fairmont, the most popular in our inventory are:
    Differential Shaft Lock Bolt
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    (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
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    (13)
    Differential Cover Gasket
    Rear Differential 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:
    Differential Pinion Shim Kit
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    (1)
    Differential Pinion Shim Kit
    “good product”
    Differential Master Bearing Kit - Koyo
    from $112.99
    (1)
    Differential Master Bearing Kit – Koyo
    “perfect product”
    Differential Pinion Nut
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    (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”