1981 Ford Fairmont Differentials

Essential 1981 Ford Fairmont Differentials

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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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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$30.99
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 – Super Carrier Shim Kit For Ford 7.5", GM 7.5", 8.2" & 8.5" (Part No.55001)

Super Carrier Shim Kit For Ford 7.5", GM 7.5", 8.2" & 8.5"

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$59.99
Product Features:
  • Super carrier shim kit for Ford 7.5″, GM 7.5″, 7.625″, 7.6″ IFS, 7.6″ IRS, 7.75″, 8.2″, 8.2″ Buick, Oldsmobile and Pontiac and GM 8.5″ front and rear
  • Interlocking design makes installation much easier
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Yukon Gear – Standard Open & Tracloc Pinion Gear And Thrust Washer For 7.5" Ford (Part No.33296)

Standard Open & Tracloc Pinion Gear And Thrust Washer For 7.5" Ford

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$10.99
Standard Open & TracLoc pinion gear thrust washer for 7.5″ Ford.

Product Features:
  • Pinion gear thrust washer
  • 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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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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Yukon Gear – Good Used Yoke For Ford 8" With A 1310 U/Joint Size (Part No.41047)

Good Used Yoke For Ford 8" With A 1310 U/Joint Size

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$289.99
Good used Yukon yoke for Ford 8″ with a 1310 U/joint size. 3.219″ snap ring span, 1.062″ cap diameter. Outside snap ring. All Yukon yokes come with a one year warranty against manufacturing defects.

Product Features:
  • Fits Ford 8″
  • 25 spline
  • 1310 u-joint size
  • Outside snap ring design
  • 3.219″ snap ring span
  • 1.062″ cap diameter
  • U-bolt style
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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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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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USA Standard Gear – Ring & Pinion Gear Set For Ford 7.5" In A 4.11 Ratio (Part No.36267)

Ring & Pinion Gear Set For Ford 7.5" In A 4.11 Ratio

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$329.99
USA Standard ring & pinion sets are the right choice to add confidence to your install. USA Standard Gear offers a full line of ring & pinion sets for a variety of common & hard to find applications. USA standard gear offers a standard one year warranty against defects on their ring & pinion sets.

Product Features:
  • Fits Ford 7.5″
  • 7.50″ ring gear diameter
  • 28 spline pinion
  • 10 ring gear bolts
  • 4.11 ratio
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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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Motive Gear – Differential Mini Spool (Part No.MS9-28)

Differential Mini Spool

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$33.99


Product Features:
  • MINI SPOOL 8″ & 9″ 28 SPLN STL 090428
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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 – Pinion Seal (Part No.3604)

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 on and off-road, check out Motive Gear. Motive Gear products can be found in the winner’s circle at racing events worldwide. The superior quality of Motive Gear components is the result of years of racing development, outstanding design and state-of-the-art manufacturing methods. Extensive testing is performed on all products by our in-house engineers.
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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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Powertrax – Lock Right Locker (Part No.1830-LR)

Lock Right Locker

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$444.99
The Powertrax Lock-Right ultra-strength alloy locker’s straight-line performance is equal to a solid spool, but automatically unlocks in turns. Best suited for extreme off-road to severe on-road use, Powertrax Lock Right lockers replace the spider gears in your open differential carrier using basic tools and without affecting your ring and pinion settings. The whole job can be done in your driveway in a couple of hours, pin included! 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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    National – Bearings (Part No.M86610)

    Bearings

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    $9.49
    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 – 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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    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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    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 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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    Motive Gear – Differential Carrier Gear Kit (Part No.F7.5BI)

    Differential Carrier Gear Kit

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    $159.99


    Product Features:
    • INTERNALS FORD 7.5
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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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    Pro-King – Differential Ring Gear Bolt (Part No.761A935)

    Differential Ring Gear Bolt

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    $0.99
    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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    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 – 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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    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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    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 – Standard Open Carrier Case & Spiders, Ford 8.8", 31 Spline (Part No.20070)

    Standard Open Carrier Case & Spiders, Ford 8.8", 31 Spline

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    $404.99
    Product Features:
    • Standard open carrier case and spiders
    • Fits Ford 8.8″ with 31 spline axles
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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 162 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 Fairmont running smoothly.

    Differentials are only as good as their brand. We stock 14 different brands to make sure you have plenty of trusted parts to choose from for your 1981 Ford Fairmont. Yukon Gear, National, 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 216 reviews in this category, some of the top rated parts include Differential Master Bearing Kit – Koyo with 5.0 stars and Differential Pinion Shim Kit 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 Felpro

    Felpro products are another trusted brand when it comes to Differentials for your 1981 Ford Fairmont. Popular Felpro parts include:
    Differential Cover Gasket
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    Differential Cover Gasket
    Rear Differential Cover Gaskets

    FAQs for 1981 Ford Fairmont Differentials

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

    Out of 162 Differentials for the 1981 Ford Fairmont, the most popular in our inventory are:
    3 Qt - 80W90 Conventional Gear Oil With Posi Additive
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    This product is not rated
    3 Qt – 80W90 Conventional Gear Oil With Posi Additive
    Differential Oil
    Bearings
    from $23.99
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    Bearings
    Front Differential Pinion Bearings
    Differential Shaft Lock Bolt
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    Differential Shaft Lock Bolt
    Differential Pinion Shaft Lock Bolts

    What are the top-rated 1981 Ford Fairmont Differentials?

    Top-rated Differentials for your 1981 Ford Fairmont based on customer reviews/ratings are:
    Differential Master Bearing Kit - Koyo
    from $112.99
    (1)
    Differential Master Bearing Kit – Koyo
    “perfect product”
    Differential Pinion Shim Kit
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    (1)
    Differential Pinion Shim Kit
    “good 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”