1985 Ford Thunderbird Differentials

Essential 1985 Ford Thunderbird Differentials

Felpro – Differential Cover Gasket (Part No.RDS 55393)

Differential Cover Gasket

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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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Powertrax – Grip LOK Traction System (Part No.LK444430)

Grip LOK Traction System

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$658.99
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 – 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 – 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 – Side Gear With Hub For 8" And 9" Ford With 28 Splines (Part No.16163)

Side Gear With Hub For 8" And 9" Ford With 28 Splines

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$46.99
Side gear with hub for 8″ and 9″ Ford with 28 splines.

Product Features:
  • Side gear with hub
  • Fits Ford 8″ and 9″ standard open differential and Trac Loc positraction with 28 spline axles
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Yukon Gear – 8.8" Ford Tracloc Clutch Set (Carbon), Both Sides, 2003-2010 Cobra Svt (Part No.16104)

8.8" Ford Tracloc Clutch Set (Carbon), Both Sides, 2003-2010 Cobra Svt

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$342.99
8.8″ Ford TracLoc clutch set (Carbon), both sides, 2003-2010 Cobra SVT.

Product Features:
  • Clutch kit
  • Fits Ford 8.8″ trac Loc positraction
  • Carbon fiber clutches
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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 – 1.250" Pinion Adaptor Sleeve (Stock Pinion Into Large Support) (Part No.32239)

1.250" Pinion Adaptor Sleeve (Stock Pinion Into Large Support)

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$74.99
1.250″ pinion adaptor sleeve (stock pinion into large support).

Product Features:
  • Adapter sleeve
  • Fits Ford 9″
  • Adapts 28 spline pinion into 35 spline pinion support
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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.83-1043-1)

RngPnnInstlKt

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$182.99
RngPnnInstlKt

USA Standard Gear – Ring & Pinion Gear Set For Ford 8.8" In A 3.31 Ratio (Part No.36121)

Ring & Pinion Gear Set For Ford 8.8" In A 3.31 Ratio

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$277.99
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 standard rotation Ford 8.8″
  • 8.80″ ring gear diameter
  • 30 spline pinion
  • 10 ring gear bolts
  • 3.31 ratio
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Yukon Gear – Carrier Installation Kit For Ford 8.8" Differential (Part No.57007)

Carrier Installation Kit For Ford 8.8" Differential

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$134.99
Yukon Carrier installation kits are great, low cost kit for carrier changes such as Positraction or locker upgrades. Carrier installation kit for Ford 8.8″ differential. This kit contains carrier bearings, races and shims.

Product Features:
  • Fits Ford 8.8″
  • Includes carrier bearings and races and “super” carrier shim kit
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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 – 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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National – Bearings (Part No.31520)

Bearings

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$12.29
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 – 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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Mr. Gasket – Differential Gasket (Part No.142)

Differential Gasket

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$20.49
Mr. Gasket Axle Housing/Differential Cover or Rear End Gaskets are manufactured from a .047 inch thick cellulose/nitrile composite gasket material for excellent sealing and durability. They are precision die-cut for an excellent fit.

Product Features:
  • .047″ thick cellulose/nitrile composite gasket material
  • Precision die cut
  • Reusable
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National – Taper Bearing Cone (Part No.LM501349)

Taper Bearing Cone

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$17.99
Manufactured with premium-grade steel, National® taper bearing cones feature crowned raceways and rollers to ensure even load distribution.

Product Features:
  • PREMIUM MATERIALS — Precision manufactured using premium-grade steel for outstanding durability and performance
  • SMOOTH ROTATION — Crowned raceways and rollers for even load distribution
  • OE-STYLE DESIGN — Engineered to meet OE specifications
  • COMPREHENSIVE COVERAGE — Industry-leading coverage for domestic and import applications
  • RIGOROUS TESTING – Comprehensive testing throughout design and development processes by National engineers for quality you can count on
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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 – 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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$59.99
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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National – Shaft Repair Sleeve (Part No.99181)

Shaft Repair Sleeve

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$37.49
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 – Ford 8" & 9" Standard Open, Ag, & Detroit Locker Ring Gear Bolt (Part No.33058)

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. 7/16″ head, .925″ long.

Product Features:
  • Ring gear bolt for Ford 8″ and 9″
  • For use with standard open carrier, Auburn Gear limited slip and Detroit Locker
  • 7/16″ head
  • .925″ long
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Yukon Gear – 3 Qt – Penzoil 80W90 Conventional Gear Oil (Part No.15002)

3 Qt - Penzoil 80W90 Conventional Gear Oil

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$44.99
3 Qt. Penzoil 80W90 conventional gear Oil.

Product Features:
  • Includes three quarts of conventional oil
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Yukon Gear – Dura Grip For Ford 7.5" (Part No.26034)

Dura Grip For Ford 7.5"

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$789.99
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:
  • Fits Ford 7.5″
  • 28 spline
  • 4-spring, clutch style positraction
  • Internal gears are manufactured using forged 4320 steel and cut to provide stronger teeth
  • Fully rebuildable
  • Assembled in the USA
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Yukon Gear – Standard Open Cross Pin Shaft (.750") For Ford 8", 8.8", 9" And Model 20 (Part No.33332)

Standard Open Cross Pin Shaft (.750") For Ford 8", 8.8", 9" And Model 20

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Standard open cross pin shaft (.750″) for Ford 8″, 8.8″, 9″ and Model 20.

Product Features:
  • Cross pin shaft for Ford 8″, 8.8″ and 9″ and AMC Model 20
  • Fits standard open differentials only
  • 0.750″ diameter
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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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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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1985 Ford Thunderbird Differentials

Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 1985 Ford Thunderbird. Maybe you just need a couple of Differentials. Either way, Advance Auto Parts has 96 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 1985 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 1985 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 1985 Ford Thunderbird, but don’t take our word for it – read our customer ratings and reviews and buy with confidence. Out of the 1,527 reviews in this category, some of the top rated parts include Bearings with 5.0 stars and Bearings with 4.8 stars.

So if you’re in the market for aftermarket Differentials to keep your 1985 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 1985 Ford Thunderbird Last

Simple repair, complete replacement, or a full rebuild. No matter the job, your 1985 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 Felpro Differentials

We carry Felpro parts in our stock across Rear Housing Cover Gaskets categories, plus more. For a 1985 Ford Thunderbird, our most popular Felpro Differentials include:
Differential Cover Gasket
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(3)
Differential Cover Gasket
Rear Housing Cover Gaskets

FAQs for 1985 Ford Thunderbird Differentials

What are the most purchased Differentials for the 1985 Ford Thunderbird?

Out of 96 Differentials for the 1985 Ford Thunderbird, the most popular in our inventory are:
Multi Purpose Seal
from $11.99
(28)
Multi Purpose Seal
Differential Pinion Seals
Differential Shaft Lock Bolt
from $5.99
(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 1985 Ford Thunderbird Differentials?

Top-rated Differentials for your 1985 Ford Thunderbird based on customer reviews/ratings are:
Bearings
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(9)
Bearings
“as advertised”
Bearings
from $10.49
(4)
Bearings
“Goes with M88010 bearing cup. Application was the pinion bearing race for a Ford 9 Inch on a 1957 Ford F-100.”
Taper Bearing Cone
from $17.99
(2)
Taper Bearing Cone
“good deal”