1981 Ford Mustang Drivetrains

Essential 1981 Ford Mustang Drivetrains

Yukon Gear – Pinion Gear And Thrust Washer (0.875" Shaft) For 8.8" Ford (Part No.33299)

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

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

Product Features:
  • Pinion gear thrust washer for Ford 8.8″
  • 0.875″ diameter cross pin shaft applications only
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Driveworks – Oil Seal (Part No.S-7412S)

Oil Seal

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$6.79
Value-priced seal meets all cataloged application requirements.

Product Features:
  • Brand may vary by location
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National – Shaft Repair Sleeve (Part No.99187)

Shaft Repair Sleeve

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$41.99
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 – Yoke For Ford 9" With 35 Spline Pinion And A 1350 U/Joint Size (Part No.41058)

Yoke For Ford 9" With 35 Spline Pinion And A 1350 U/Joint Size

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$304.99
Yukon yoke for Ford 9″ with 35 spline pinion and a 1350 U/joint size. 3.625″ snap ring span, 1.188″ cap diameter. Outside snap ring. All Yukon yokes come with a one year warranty against manufacturing defects.

Product Features:
  • Fits Ford 9″
  • 35 spline
  • 1350 u-joint size
  • Outside snap ring design
  • 3.625″ snap ring span
  • 1.188″ cap diameter
  • U-bolt style
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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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National – Bearings (Part No.354A)

Bearings

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$22.79
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 – Multi Purpose Seal (Part No.8660S)

Multi Purpose Seal

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$8.99
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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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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Yukon Gear – Side Gear And Thrust Washer (0.750" Shaft) For 8.8" Ford (Part No.33298)

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

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$6.99
Side gear thrust washer (0.750″ shaft) for 8.8″ Ford.

Product Features:
  • Side gear thrust washer for Ford 8.8″
  • 0.750″ diameter cross pin shaft applications only
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Motive Gear – Differential Gear Install Kit (Part No.F9IKN)

Differential Gear Install Kit

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$46.49
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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Dorman – Help – Driveshaft Flange Bolts (Part No.80992)

Driveshaft Flange Bolts

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$20.29
This drive shaft 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 engine mount bolt matches the fit and function of the factory part on specified years, makes and models
  • Ideal solution – this drive shaft 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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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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Pro-King – Rear Axle Shaft Kit (Part No.AXK-213)

Rear Axle Shaft Kit

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$242.99
Pro-King is the leading supplier of transmission and driveline products in the aftermarket. All products are designed to meet or exceed OE quality, form, fit and funtion.

Product Features:
  • High strength steel
  • Dual heat treating process
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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 – Positraction Internals For 8" And 9" Ford With 31 Spline Axles, In A 4-Pinion Design (Part No.16026)

Positraction Internals For 8" And 9" Ford With 31 Spline Axles, In A 4-Pinion Design

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$315.99
Yukon positraction internals for 8″ and 9″ Ford with 31 spline axles, in a 4-pinion design. 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 9″ with Trac Loc positraction with 31 spline axles
  • Includes two side gears, four pinion gears, cross pin shaft, roll pin and spider gear thrust washers.
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Yukon Gear – The Carrier Bearing Puller (Part No.56072)

The Carrier Bearing Puller

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$883.99
The Yukon carrier bearing Puller works with an impact gun to quickly and safely remove carrier bearings without damaging them. This unit comes with a handy bench top stand and works with up to one ton applications including Dana 70HD, Dana 80, 10.25″ & 10.5″ Ford, or GM & Chrysler 11.5″ differentials.

Product Features:
  • Carrier bearing puller
  • Works with an impact gun to safely and easliy remove carrrier bearings
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Motive Gear – Differential Bearing Kit – Timken (Part No.R9R306)

Differential Bearing Kit - Timken

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$111.99
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:
  • 9″ BEARING KIT FOR 3.06 HOUSING
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Yukon Gear – The Carrier Bearing Puller (Part No.56034)

The Carrier Bearing Puller

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$689.99
The Yukon carrier bearing Puller works with an impact gun to quickly and safely remove carrier bearings without damaging them. This unit comes with a handy bench top stand and works with up to most standard one ton applications. This unit is works with differentials up to one-ton applcations. It is not compatible with Dana 70HD, Dana 80, 10.25″ & 10.5″ Ford, or GM & Chrysler 11.5″ differentials.

Product Features:
  • Carrier bearing puller
  • Works with an impact gun to safely and easliy remove carrrier bearings
  • Not compatible with Dana 70HD, Dana 80, Ford 10.25″ and 10.5″ or Gm and Chrysler 11.5″ applications
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Yukon Gear – Trac Loc For Ford 9" Wtih 31 Spline Axles – Aggressive Design (Part No.26009)

Trac Loc For Ford 9" Wtih 31 Spline Axles - Aggressive Design

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$784.99
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 9″ with 31 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 – Prevailing Torque Spindle Nut M24-2.0 Hex Size 36mm (sold by each) (Part No.615-098)

Prevailing Torque Spindle Nut M24-2.0 Hex Size 36mm (sold by each)

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$13.29
This spindle nut 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 matches the fit and function of the factory part on specified years, makes and models
  • Ideal solution – this nut 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 – 8.5" & 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 – 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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Valvoline – Import Multi-Vehicle Automatic Transmission Fluid, 1 Gallon (Part No.820681)

Import Multi-Vehicle Automatic Transmission Fluid, 1 Gallon

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$36.99
Valvoline Import Multi-Vehicle Automatic Transmission Fluid is specifically formulated for use in most Toyota, Nissan, Honda and other imported vehicles. It is formulated with all synthetic base stocks and a proprietary additive system to ensure optimal transmission performance in a wide variety of vehicles. Valvoline Import Multi-Vehicle ATF can also be used in many domestic vehicles. It meets requirements of General Motors and Ford vehicles. Recommended for use in the following applications: Ford MERCON®, GM DEXRON®-II and DEXRON®-III, BMW LT 71141 and ETL-7045E, Nissan/Infiniti Nissan ATF, Matic-D, Matic-K and Matic-J, Mitsubishi Diamond SP-II and SP-III, Subaru ATF-HP, Hyundai/ KIA SP-II and SP-III , Toyota/Lexus Type T, T-III and T-IV , Honda/Acura ATF-Z1 (except in CVTs) , Mercedes Benz NAG1 , Volvo passenger car (except AW-1), and Volkswagen/Audi TL52162. For CVT applications Valvoline recommends Valvoline Full Synthetic CVT Fluid.

Product Features:
  • Formulated with full-synthetic base stocks and advanced additive technology to meet the challenging demands of automatic transmissions.
  • Enhanced anti-shudder protection for smooth shifting and maximum power transfer
  • Developed with anti-wear technology to help improve transmission durability
  • Engineered with a proprietary blend of base oils and advanced additives to provide better oil flow at low temperatures and greater film protection at higher temperatures
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Spicer – SPICER U-JOINT (Part No.5-1310-1X)

SPICER U-JOINT

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$44.99
SPICER U-JOINT

Yukon Gear – 8.8" Ford Tracloc Clutch Set, Both Sides (Part No.16017)

8.8" Ford Tracloc Clutch Set, Both Sides

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$207.99
8.8″ Ford TracLoc (with long ears–for early models only) clutch set, both sides.

Product Features:
  • Clutch kit
  • Fit Ford 8.8″ Trac Loc positraction
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Lakewood – Drive Shaft Loop-Mustang (Part No.18017)

Drive Shaft Loop-Mustang

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$72.99
Features Zinc plated construction for durability. Includes all hardware and instructions.

Product Features:
  • Easy Bolt-On Installation
  • Without Modifications
  • NHRA/IHRA Legal
  • Thick Zinc-Plated Steel
  • Compete W/Mounting Hardware
  • Includes Instructions
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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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Yukon Gear – Wheel Lug Stud (Part No.33571)

Wheel Lug Stud

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$7.99
Wheel Lug Stud

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