1983 Ford Thunderbird Differentials

Essential 1983 Ford Thunderbird Differentials

USA Standard Gear – Spartan Spring & Pin Kit, Fits Smaller Designs (Part No.17011)

Spartan Spring & Pin Kit, Fits Smaller Designs

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$26.99
Spartan spring & pin kit, fits smaller designs.

Product Features:
  • Replacement spring and pin kit for Spartan Locker
  • Fits Dana 30, Dana 44, AMC Model 20, AMC Model 35, and Toyota designs
  • Includes 4 springs and 4 alignment pins
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Felpro – Differential Cover Gasket (Part No.RDS 55459)

Differential Cover Gasket

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$9.79
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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Yukon Gear – Chrome Cover For 8.8" Ford (Part No.32009)

Chrome Cover For 8.8" Ford

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$74.99
Chrome cover for 8.8″ Ford.

Product Features:
  • Fits Ford 8.8″
  • Chrome
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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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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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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 – 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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Motive Gear – Differential Master Bearing Kit – Timken (Part No.R9R28MKT)

Differential Master Bearing Kit - Timken

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$125.99
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:
  • MASTER KIT FORD 9″ 28 SPL.
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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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National – Bearings (Part No.LM501310)

Bearings

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$9.29
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 – 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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Motive Gear – Ring Gear Bolt (Part No.D8OZ4216B)

Ring Gear Bolt

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$1.99


Product Features:
  • BOLT 9″ FORD OPEN R.G. SAME AS M-4216A200
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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 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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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 – 1310 And 1330 U/Bolt Kit (2 U-Bolts And 4 Nuts) For 9" Ford (Part No.41112)

1310 And 1330 U/Bolt Kit (2 U-Bolts And 4 Nuts) For 9" Ford

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$18.99
1310 and 1330 U/bolt kit (2 U-bolts and 4 nuts) for 9″ Ford.

Product Features:
  • u-joint u-bolt kit
  • Fits Ford 9″
  • 1310 and 1330 u-joint size
  • Includes two u-bolts and four nuts
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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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Valvoline – ATF for Mercon®V Applications Conventional, 1 Quart (Part No.822345)

ATF for Mercon®V Applications Conventional, 1 Quart

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$12.99
Valvoline ATF for MERCON®V Applications is a high-quality transmission fluid meeting and exceeding the requirements of the Ford Mercon V specification which covers most Ford passenger cars and light-duty trucks (except those specifying MERCON®SP, MERCON®LV or Type F fluids), including Lincoln and Mercury, as well as most pre-2006 GM vehicles and many imports. Recommended for use in the following applications: MERCON®V, MERCON®, DEXRON®-III, DEXRON®-II, Caterpillar TO-2, Allison C-4. Other applications include Power steering fluid where a DEXRON® or MERCON® fluid is recommended. Suitable to use in Nissan Matic D, Matic J and Matic K.

Product Features:
  • Formulated with premium 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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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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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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Yukon Gear – Pinion Gear And Thrust Washer For 8" And 9" Ford, Model 20, And 7.25" Chrysler (Part No.33301)

Pinion Gear And Thrust Washer For 8" And 9" Ford, Model 20, And 7.25" Chrysler

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$4.99
Pinion gear thrust washer for 8″ and 9″ Ford, Model 20, and 7.25″ Chrysler.

Product Features:
  • Pinion gear thrust washer for Ford 8″, Ford 9″ and Chrysler 7.25″
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Yukon Gear – Trac Loc Spring For Ford 7.5" (Part No.33514)

Trac Loc Spring For Ford 7.5"

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$67.99
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 Dura Grip uses a nodular case and forged 4320 in

Product Features:
  • Trac Loc spring
  • Fits Ford 7.5″
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Motive Gear – Differential Pinion Solid Spacer Kit w/Shims (Part No.SS9)

Differential Pinion Solid Spacer Kit w/Shims

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$45.99
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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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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Yukon Gear – Pinion Install Kit For Ford Daytona 9" Differential (Part No.13045)

Pinion Install Kit For Ford Daytona 9" Differential

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$284.99
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, pinion nut, 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 9″ with Daytona pinion support
  • 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 – 8.0Irs Ford Crush Sleeve (Part No.33131)

8.0Irs Ford Crush Sleeve

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$22.99
8.0IRS Ford crush sleeve. Approx 0.510″ long.

Product Features:
  • Crush sleeve
  • Fits Ford 8.0″ IRS
  • 0.510″ tall
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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 – 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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$36.99
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 – 8.8" Ford 3/4" Notched Cross Pin Shaft (0.750", ’85 And Older) (Part No.33432)

8.8" Ford 3/4" Notched Cross Pin Shaft (0.750", '85 And Older)

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8.8″ Ford 3/4″ Notched cross pin shaft (0.750″, ’85 and older). This cross pin shaft is not compatible with Powertrax Lock Rights or Spartan Lockers.

Product Features:
  • Cross pin shaft
  • Fits Ford 8.8″
  • 0.750″ diameter
  • Notched
  • Not compatible with Spartan Lockers or Lock Rights
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1983 Ford Thunderbird Differentials

Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 1983 Ford Thunderbird. Maybe you just need a couple of Differentials. Either way, Advance Auto Parts has 98 different Differentials in our inventory ranging from $0.99 to $789.99. That means you can find the exact parts or products you need to keep that 1983 Ford Thunderbird 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 1983 Ford Thunderbird. Valvoline, National, and Yukon Gear 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 1983 Ford Thunderbird, but don’t take our word for it – read our customer ratings and reviews and buy with confidence. Out of the 1,557 reviews in this category, some of the top rated parts include Differential Cover Gasket with 3.8 stars and Bearings with 5.0 stars.

So if you’re in the market for aftermarket Differentials to keep your 1983 Ford Thunderbird 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 1983 Ford Thunderbird Last

Simple repair, complete replacement, or a full rebuild. No matter the job, your 1983 Ford Thunderbird 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 Thunderbird 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 Differential Open Unit and Components categories, plus more. For a 1983 Ford Thunderbird, our most popular Powertrax Differentials include:
Lock Right Locker
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Lock Right Locker
Differential Open Unit and Components

FAQs for 1983 Ford Thunderbird Differentials

What are the most purchased Differentials for the 1983 Ford Thunderbird?

Out of 98 Differentials for the 1983 Ford Thunderbird, the most popular in our inventory are:
Multi Purpose Seal
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(28)
Multi Purpose Seal
Differential Pinion Seals
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
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This product is not rated
3 Qt – Penzoil 80W90 Conventional Gear Oil
Differential Oil

What are the top-rated 1983 Ford Thunderbird Differentials?

Top-rated Differentials for your 1983 Ford Thunderbird based on customer reviews/ratings are:
Differential Cover Gasket
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(13)
Differential Cover Gasket
“It’s a gasket. It fits and it doesn’t leak. That’s what they are supposed to do.”
Bearings
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(9)
Bearings
“as advertised”
Bearings
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(4)
Bearings
“Goes with M88010 bearing cup. Application was the pinion bearing race for a Ford 9 Inch on a 1957 Ford F-100.”