1981 Ford Fairmont Drivetrains

Essential 1981 Ford Fairmont Drivetrains

Driveworks – Tapered Roller Bearing (Part No.S-M-802011)

Tapered Roller Bearing

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$10.49
Product Features:
  • Brand may vary by location
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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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$134.99
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 – 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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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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Pro-King – Shim Kit (Part No.741A200)

Shim Kit

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$19.99
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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National – Multi Purpose Seal (Part No.2503N)

Multi Purpose Seal

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$10.99
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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National – Bearings (Part No.M802011)

Bearings

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$14.79
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 – 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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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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Motive Gear – Differential Super Bearing Kit – Timken (Part No.R7.5FRSKT)

Differential Super Bearing Kit - Timken

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$112.99
Motive Gear Differential Bearing Kits Include Front & Rear Pinion Bearing, Pinion Seal, Carrier Bearings, Pilot Bearing Where Applicable, Gear Marking Compound, Crush Sleeve, Pinion Nut, Brush, Thread Locking Compound And Cover Gasket Or Rtv

Product Features:
  • KIT, SUPER BRG & SEAL-FORD 7.5 TIMK TIMKEN
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Yukon Gear – R1563Tav Rear Axle Bearing And Seal Kit (Part No.10004)

R1563Tav Rear Axle Bearing And Seal Kit

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$42.99
Yukon axle bearing & seal kits are specially designed for each application & use all high quality bearings & seals. R1563TAV axle bearing and seal kit, TorringtonBrand, 2.250″ OD, 1.400″ ID. This axle bearing & seal kit services one side only.

Product Features:
  • Includes axle bearing and seal
  • Services one side
  • Torrington Brand
  • 2.250″ O.D.
  • 1.400″ I.D.
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Yukon Gear – DiffrlCover (Part No.32364)

DiffrlCover

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$99.99
DiffrlCover

Yukon Gear – Flange Yoke For Ford 7.5" Passenger And Truck (4.3" Od) (Part No.41045)

Flange Yoke For Ford 7.5" Passenger And Truck (4.3" Od)

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$314.99
Yukon flange yoke for Ford 7.5″ passenger and truck (4.3″ OD). All Yukon yokes come with a one year warranty against manufacturing defects.

Product Features:
  • Fits Ford 7.5″
  • 28 spline
  • Round companion flange
  • 4.3″ O.D.
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Yukon Gear – Standard Open Spider Gear Kit For 7.5" Ford With 28 Spline Axles (Part No.16014)

Standard Open Spider Gear Kit For 7.5" Ford With 28 Spline Axles

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$214.99
Yukon standard open spider gear kit for 7.5″ Ford with 28 spline axles. 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 7.5″ open differential
  • Includes two side gears, two pinion gears, cross pin shaft, cross pin bolt and spider gear thrust washers.
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Yukon Gear – Trac Loc Case For Ford 8" (Part No.20075)

Trac Loc Case For Ford 8"

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$379.99
8″ TracLoc case, bare, 2 or 4 PIN, 4 TAB clutch design.

Product Features:
  • Trac Loc positraction carrier case
  • Does not include spider gears
  • Fits Ford 8″
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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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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 – Bearing Race Driver (Part No.56023)

Bearing Race Driver

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$219.99
Bearing race driver. No return.

Product Features:
  • Bearing race driver
  • Fits M88010 race
  • All steel construction
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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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Dorman – Spindle Nut 13/16 In.-20 Hex Size 1-1/8 In. (Part No.615-075.1)

Spindle Nut 13/16 In.-20 Hex Size 1-1/8 In.

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This spindle nut retainer 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 spindle nut retainer matches the fit and function of the factory part on specified years, makes and models
  • Ideal solution – this retainer 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 – 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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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 – Redline Synthetic "Shock Proof" Oil With Positraction Additive – 4 Quarts (Part No.15005)

Redline Synthetic "Shock Proof" Oil With Positraction Additive - 4 Quarts

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$148.99
Redline Synthetic “Shock Proof” Oil with positraction Additive. 4 Quarts.

Product Features:
  • Includes four quarts of Redline Shockproof oil and one 4oz bottle of Yukon positraction additive
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Yukon Gear – Ford 7.5", 8", 8.8", & 9" Axle Stud (Part No.33175)

Ford 7.5", 8", 8.8", & 9" Axle Stud

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$6.99
Ford 7.5″, 8″, 8.8″, & 9″ axle stud.

Product Features:
  • Axle stud for Ford 7.5″, 8.8″ and 9″
  • 1/2″ x 20 thread
  • 1 7/8″ long
  • 29/64″ shoulder length
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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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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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Motive Gear – Differential Crush Sleeve (Part No.B7A4662A)

Differential Crush Sleeve

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$3.29
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 – 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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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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1981 Ford Fairmont Drivetrains

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Popular Powertrax Drivetrains

You’ll find popular Powertrax brand products across Differentials. All are waiting to get your 1981 Ford Fairmont back on the road. Some of the top-rated Powertrax products in these categories are:
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Multi Purpose Seal
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“Stopped the leak”
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“So far it’s holding up”
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Axle Repair Bearing
“Up and running again with no more axle seal leaks in my Grand Marquis with 318k miles on it!”