1983 Ford Thunderbird Differentials

Essential 1983 Ford Thunderbird Differentials

National – Bearings (Part No.NP559445)

Bearings

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$59.99
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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Valvoline – Transfer Case Fluid, 1 Quart (Part No.855459)

Transfer Case Fluid, 1 Quart

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$14.99
Valvoline Multi-Vehicle Transfer Case Fluid is a full synthetic product meeting the performance needs for transfer cases recommending Ford XL-12 and GM Auto Trak II specifications or ATF fluids (DEX/MERC, ATF +4, etc).

Product Features:
  • Recommended for use in most Ford, GM and FCA (Dodge, Jeep) models
  • Formulated to help prevent gear wear and protect against rust and corrosion
  • Formulated to deliver enhanced protection against deposits
  • Helps provide better protection during extreme operating conditions
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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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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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Motive Gear – Differential Gear Install Kit (Part No.F8.8IK)

Differential Gear Install Kit

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$35.99


Product Features:
  • MINI INSTALL KIT FORD 8.8
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Richmond Gear – RngPnnInstlKt (Part No.83-1045-1)

RngPnnInstlKt

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$199.99
RngPnnInstlKt

Yukon Gear – Cross Pin Bolt (Part No.33067)

Cross Pin Bolt

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$6.99
Cross pin bolt for Chrysler 8.25″, 9.25″ rear, Ford 7.5″, 8.8″, GM 12 bolt car & truck, 7.2″ IFs, 7.5″, 7.6″, 8.0″, 8.25″ IFS & 8.5″.

Product Features:
  • Cross pin bolt for Chrysler 8.25″ and 9.25″ rear, Ford 7.5″ and 8.8″, GM 12 botl car and truck, 8.5″, 8.25″ IFS, 8.0″, 7.625″, 7.5″ and 7.2″ IFS
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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 – Differential Clutch Pack (Part No.F8.8CPK)

Differential Clutch Pack

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$123.99


Product Features:
  • CLUTCH PACK KIT 8.8″ FORD 1 KIT PER UNIT
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Yukon Gear – Short Yoke For Ford 9" HD With 28 Spline Axles And A 1330 U/Joint Size (Part No.41053)

Short Yoke For Ford 9" HD With 28 Spline Axles And A 1330 U/Joint Size

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Yukon short yoke for Ford 9″ HD with 28 spline axles and a 1330 U/joint size. 4″ length. 3.625″ snap ring span, 1.125″ cap diameter. Outside snap ring. All Yukon yokes come with a one year warranty against manufacturing defects.

Product Features:
  • Fits Ford 9″
  • 28 spline
  • 1330 u-joint size
  • 3.625″ snap ring span
  • 1.125″ cap diameter
  • Outside snap ring design
  • U-bolt style
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Yukon Gear – Pinion Install Kit For Ford Daytona 9" Differential (Part No.13049)

Pinion Install Kit For Ford Daytona 9" Differential

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$225.99
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, crush sleeve eliminator , 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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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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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 – 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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Yukon Gear – 8.8" Ford Low Profile Ta HD Aluminum Rear Cover (Part No.32114)

8.8" Ford Low Profile Ta HD Aluminum Rear Cover

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$419.99
8.8″ Ford low profile TA HD Aluminum rear Cover. This cover will not fit vehicles with independent rear suspension.

Product Features:
  • Fits Ford 8.8″
  • Aluminum girdle cover
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Yukon Gear – Trac Loc Spring Plate For Ford 9" & 8" (Part No.33517)

Trac Loc Spring Plate For Ford 9" & 8"

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$10.99
Product Features:
  • Trac Loc spring plate for Ford 8″ and 9″
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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 – Minor Install Kit For Ford 7.5" Differential (Part No.12033)

Minor Install Kit For Ford 7.5" Differential

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Yukon Minimum installation kits are a low cost solution for gear changes in newer vehicles where the bearings can be reused. This kit uses all high quality components to ensure a smooth set up. kit includes a pinion seal, crush sleeve (if applicable), complete shim kit, marking compound and brush.

Product Features:
  • Fits Ford 7.5″
  • Included are a pinion seal, crush sleeve, complete shim kit, marking compound and brush.
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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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Product Features:
  • SOLID SPACER FORD 8.8″ & 9″
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FAG US – CUP (Part No.LM501310)

CUP

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CUP

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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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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USA Standard Gear – 9" Ford Spartan Locker Cross Pin, Long (Part No.17021)

9" Ford Spartan Locker Cross Pin, Long

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Product Features:
  • USA Standard Gear heavy-duty cross pin shaft
  • Fits Ford 9″
  • Works with Spartan Locker or standard open spider gears
  • Long shaft
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Yukon Gear – Bearing Race Driver (Part No.56023)

Bearing Race Driver

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Bearing race driver. No return.

Product Features:
  • Bearing race driver
  • Fits M88010 race
  • All steel construction
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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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Pro-King – Differential Internal Nest Kit (Part No.762B717)

Differential Internal Nest Kit

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$239.99
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 – Trac Loc Internals For 8" & 9" Ford, 31 Spline, Includes Hub & Clutches (Part No.16027)

Trac Loc Internals For 8" & 9" Ford, 31 Spline, Includes Hub & Clutches

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$487.99
Yukon Trac Loc internals for 8″ & 9″ Ford, 31 spline, includes hub & clutches. 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, clutch hub, roll pin and spider gear thrust washers.
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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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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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Yukon Gear – Side Gear And Thrust Washer (0.875" Shaft) For 8.8" Ford (Part No.33300)

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

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Side gear thrust washer (0.875″ shaft) for 8.8″ Ford.

Product Features:
  • Side gear thrust washer for Ford 8.8″
  • 0.875″ diameter cross pin shaft applications only
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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 95 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 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. Yukon Gear, Dorman, and National 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 111 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 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 Complete Differentials categories, plus more. For a 1983 Ford Thunderbird, our most popular Powertrax Differentials include:
Lock Right Locker
from $444.99
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Lock Right Locker
Complete Differentials

Top 1983 Ford Thunderbird Differentials from Felpro

Felpro products are another trusted brand when it comes to Differentials for your 1983 Ford Thunderbird. Popular Felpro parts include:
Differential Cover Gasket
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Differential Cover Gasket
Rear Differential Cover Gaskets

FAQs for 1983 Ford Thunderbird Differentials

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

Out of 95 Differentials for the 1983 Ford Thunderbird, 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 1983 Ford Thunderbird Differentials?

Top-rated Differentials for your 1983 Ford Thunderbird based on customer reviews/ratings are:
Differential Master Bearing Kit - Koyo
from $112.99
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Differential Master Bearing Kit – Koyo
“perfect product”
Differential Pinion Shim Kit
from $7.49
(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”