1981 Ford Mustang Differentials

Essential 1981 Ford Mustang Differentials

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 – Bearing Race Driver (Part No.56019)

Bearing Race Driver

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$219.99
Bearing race driver. No return.

Product Features:
  • Bearing race driver
  • Fits LM104911 race
  • All steel construction
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Motive Gear – Differential Gear Install Kit (Part No.F9IK)

Differential Gear Install Kit

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$33.99
Product Features:
  • MINI INSTALL KIT FORD 9″
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Yukon Gear – 8.8" Ford Cover Gasket (Part No.23011)

8.8" Ford Cover Gasket

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$12.99
8.8″ Ford cover gasket.

Product Features:
  • Cover gasket
  • Fits Ford 8.8″
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Yukon Gear – Preload Shim Kit For Chrysler 8.75" & Ford 9" (Part No.55030)

Preload Shim Kit For Chrysler 8.75" & Ford 9"

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$21.99
8.75″ Chrysler & 9″ Ford preload shim kit.

Product Features:
  • Preload shim kit for Ford 9″ and Chrysler 8.75″ with ’41’ and ’42’ case housing
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Yukon Gear – Grizzly Locker For Ford 9" Differential With 35 Spline Axles, Racing Design, For Load Bolt D/O (Part No.28030)

Grizzly Locker For Ford 9" Differential With 35 Spline Axles, Racing Design, For Load Bolt D/O

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$1211.99
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 uses 8620 internals and a patented design to provide maximum strength and reduce common failures. Assembled in the USA! This unit has been approved for competition in NASCAR National & Touring series. This is a race unit designed for extreme off road use or racing. 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! This locker also fits 9.5″ & 10″ dropouts.

Product Features:
  • Fits Ford 9″ with 35 spline axles and loadbolt housing
  • Patented internal design reduces common locker failures
  • 8620 internals for added strength
  • Assembled in the USA
  • Aggressive design for racing applications only
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Yukon Gear – Trac-Loc For Ford 8" Wtih 28 Spline Axles – Street Design (Part No.26002)

Trac-Loc For Ford 8" Wtih 28 Spline Axles - Street Design

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$889.99
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
  • Street 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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Yukon Gear – High Performance Ring & Pinion Gear Set For Ford 9" In A 3.50 Ratio (Part No.24105)

High Performance Ring & Pinion Gear Set For Ford 9" In A 3.50 Ratio

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$449.99
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.

Product Features:
  • Fits Ford 9″
  • 9.00″ ring gear diameter
  • 28 spline pinion
  • 10 ring gear bolts
  • 3.50 ratio
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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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Royal Purple – MaxGear SAE 75W140 High Performance Gear Oil w/Friction Modifier Additive, 1 QT (Part No.01301)

MaxGear SAE 75W140 High Performance Gear Oil w/Friction Modifier Additive, 1 QT

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$25.99
Max Gear is recommended for truck and automotive differentials, outboard motor lower units or in rear axles or manual transmissions requiring an API fluid. Max Gear is a high performance automotive gear oil designed to provide maximum protection to heavily loaded gears while increasing power throughput through the drive train. Max Gear virtually eliminates both gear and bearing wear-even under severe squeeze film conditions caused by extremely high loads, sudden shock loads or low RPMs. Slippery, synthetic molecules not only reduce wear and friction but significantly increase Max Gear’s cold weather fluidity and lubricity, making it the ideal choice for vehicles operating in cold climates. Gears run smoother, quieter, cooler and longer without overhauls. It is noncorrosive to both ferrous and nonferrous metals.

Product Features:
  • Maximizes horsepower
  • Extends gear and bearing life
  • Reduces operating temperature
  • Lower coefficient of friction
  • Superior corrosion protection
  • Separates rapidly from water
  • For use with open, limited-slip and locking differential
  • Contains limited-slip friction modifier
  • Made in USA
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Motive Gear – Differential Crush Sleeve (Part No.3507575)

Differential Crush Sleeve

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$2.49


Product Features:
  • CRUSH SLEEVE 7.25 & 8.25 MIN ORDER 5000
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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 – 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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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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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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Yukon Gear – Pilot Bearing Retainer For Ford 9" (Part No.33255)

Pilot Bearing Retainer For Ford 9"

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$11.99
Pilot bearing retainer for Ford 9″.

Product Features:
  • Pilot bearing retainer for Ford 9″
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National – Bearings (Part No.HM89443)

Bearings

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$38.49
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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Motive Gear – Differential Pinion Seal (Part No.7044NA)

Differential Pinion Seal

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$12.99
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 – Steel Cover For Ford 8.8" (Part No.32328)

Steel Cover For Ford 8.8"

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$99.99
Yukon outer stub axle for Chrysler 9.25″ front. This axle uses a 1485 u/joint and has 33 splines.

Product Features:
  • Fits Ford 8.8″
  • Steel
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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 – Pilot Bearing For Ford 9" (Part No.18042)

Pilot Bearing For Ford 9"

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$38.99
8.6″ GM 99-08 PINION Bearing & SEAL KIT .

Product Features:
  • Pilot bearing
  • Fits Ford 9″
  • 0.656″ thick
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Yukon Gear – Ford 8" & 9" Standard Open, Ag, & Detroit Locker Ring Gear Bolt (Part No.33043)

Ford 8" & 9" Standard Open, Ag, & Detroit Locker Ring Gear Bolt

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$5.99
Ford 8″ & 9″ standard Open, AG, & Detroit locker ring gear bolt, 1.0″ long, Ford.

Product Features:
  • Ring gear bolt for Ford 8″ and 9″
  • For use with standard open carrier, Auburn Gear limited slip and Detroit Locker
  • 1.0″ long
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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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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 – Bearing Install Kit For Ford 9" Differential, LM102910 Bearings (Part No.11043)

Bearing Install Kit For Ford 9" Differential, LM102910 Bearings

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$226.99
Yukon Bearing installation kits are perfect for shops & builders who have shims on the shelf and are looking to save cost over a Master Overhaul kit. This kit uses carrier bearings & races with an I.D. of 1.780″ and an O.D. of 2.891″. This kit uses Timken bearings and races along with all high quality small parts. kit includes carrier bearings and races, pinion bearings and races, pilot bearing, pinion seal, crush sleeve (if applicable), oil baffles and slingers (if applicable), marking compound and 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 ring & pinion set.

Product Features:
  • Fits Ford 9″ with LM102910 carrier race
  • Included are carrier bearings and races, pinion bearings and races, pilot bearing, pinion seal, crush sleeve , marking compound and brush.
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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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$8.99
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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Powertrax – Grip LS Traction System (Part No.LS108831)

Grip LS Traction System

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$463.99
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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1981 Ford Mustang Differentials

Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 1981 Ford Mustang. Maybe you just need a couple of Differentials. Either way, Advance Auto Parts has 182 different Differentials in our inventory ranging from $0.99 to $2,064.99. That means you can find the exact parts or products you need to keep that 1981 Ford Mustang running smoothly.

Differentials are only as good as their brand. We stock 15 different brands to make sure you have plenty of trusted parts to choose from for your 1981 Ford Mustang. 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 Mustang, but don’t take our word for it – read our customer ratings and reviews and buy with confidence. Out of the 262 reviews in this category, some of the top rated parts include Tapered Roller Bearing with 5.0 stars and Type TLS Automatic Transmission Fluid – 1 qt with 4.5 stars.

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

Simple repair, complete replacement, or a full rebuild. No matter the job, your 1981 Ford Mustang 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 Mustang 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 Mustang, our most popular Powertrax Differentials include:
Lock Right Locker
from $444.99
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Lock Right Locker
Complete Differentials

Top 1981 Ford Mustang Differentials from Felpro

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

FAQs for 1981 Ford Mustang Differentials

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

Out of 182 Differentials for the 1981 Ford Mustang, 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
(7)
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 Mustang Differentials?

Top-rated Differentials for your 1981 Ford Mustang based on customer reviews/ratings are:
Tapered Roller Bearing
from $8.49
(7)
Tapered Roller Bearing
“Nice to find them in stock. Fit well and got my SUV up and back on the road quickly”
Type TLS Automatic Transmission Fluid - 1 qt
from $11.79
(2)
Type TLS Automatic Transmission Fluid – 1 qt
“Good product. Will buy again.”
Differential Master Bearing Kit - Koyo
from $112.99
(1)
Differential Master Bearing Kit – Koyo
“perfect product”