1986 Ford Mustang Differentials

Essential 1986 Ford Mustang Differentials

USA Standard Gear – Master Overhaul Kit for the Ford 9" LM603011 Differential with Daytona Pinion Support (Part No.37039)

Master Overhaul Kit for the Ford 9" LM603011 Differential with Daytona Pinion Support

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$249.99
USA Standard Master Overhaul kits let you finish your install with confidence. This kit uses Koyo bearings and races. Included are carrier bearings and races, pinion bearings and races, pinion seal, complete shim kit, ring gear bolts, pinion nut, crush sleeve (if applicable), oil baffles and slingers (if applicable), threading locking compound, marking compound with brush and gasket.

Product Features:
  • Fits Ford 9″ with LM104911 carrier races and Daytona pinion support
  • Uses Koyo bearings and races
  • Included are carrier bearings and races, pinion bearings and races, pinion seal, complete shim kit, ring gear bolts, pinion nut, crush sleeve eliminator, pilot bearing, thread locker, marking compound with brush and gasket.
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ARP Auto Racing – For Use With Ford 8.8 And 9" Using 3/4"Socket, 0.75"L Under Head, 7/16"-20 (Part No.250-3003)

For Use With Ford 8.8 And 9" Using 3/4"Socket, 0.75"L Under Head, 7/16"-20

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$34.99
The tremendous shock loads generated at launch by most any drag racing vehicle equipped with today sticky tire compounds or the acceleration and deceleration of oval track cars put considerable strain on the ring gear. For this reason, the fastener experts at ARP have developed the Pro Series ring gear bolts. they are forged from premium grade 8740 chrome moly steel and are heat treated to a nominal rating of 200,000 PSI tensile strength. Specially hardened, precision ground washers are included where required. Available to fit most any ring gear setup ranging from popular 9 Inch Ford GM 10 and 12 bolt rear ends to the beefy strange differentials found in top fuel and funny car applications.

Product Features:
  • Forged From Premium Grade 8740 Chrome Moly Steel
  • Heat Treated
  • Nominally Rated At 200,000 Psi Tensile Strength
  • Specially Hardened, Precision Ground Washers
  • 0.75″ Underhead Length
  • 200,000 PSI
  • Sold As A Set
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Motive Gear – Differential Mini Spool (Part No.MS88-31)

Differential Mini Spool

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$101.99


Product Features:
  • MINI SPOOL 8.8 FORD 31SPL
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Sealed Power – Engine Auxiliary Shaft Bearing Set (Part No.1881M)

Engine Auxiliary Shaft Bearing Set

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$36.99
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 – 7.5" Ford Cover Gasket (Part No.23009)

7.5" Ford Cover Gasket

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$9.99
7.5″ Ford cover gasket.

Product Features:
  • Cover gasket
  • Fits Ford 7.5″
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Yukon Gear – Mini Spool For Ford 9" With 28 Spline Axles (Part No.32056)

Mini Spool For Ford 9" With 28 Spline Axles

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$59.99
Mini Spool 8″ and 9″ for Ford with 28 spline axles. Cross is bored for three cross pins. Mini spools are a low-cost traction option for vehicles looking for full-time lockup. The mini spool installs into a standard open carrier and give 100% power to both tires at all times. These units are not recommended for street-driven vehicles. We recommend full spools for vehicles with large tires or high horsepower. These units come with a one year warranty against manufacturing defects.

Product Features:
  • Fits Ford 9″ with 28 spline axles
  • Installs into a standard open carrier case
  • Provides 100% traction to both wheels at all times
  • Not recommended for street driven vehicles
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Yukon Gear – Set Up Bearing (Part No.56045)

Set Up Bearing

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$153.99
M802048 set-up bearing (one bearing). No return.

Product Features:
  • Set up bearing
  • Fits M802048 pinion bearing
  • Easily slips on and off pinion journal to allow for easier pinion depth adjustment
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Yukon Gear – Pinion Depth Shims For GM 8.25" IFS, 8.5", 12 Bolt Car, Ford 8.8" & Chrysler 8.25" (Part No.55009)

Pinion Depth Shims For GM 8.25" IFS, 8.5", 12 Bolt Car, Ford 8.8" & Chrysler 8.25"

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$27.99
8.25″ IFS, 8.5″, 12P, 7.5″ F, 8.8″ F, 8.25″ Chrysler pinion shim kit.

Product Features:
  • Pinion depth shims for GM 8.25″ IFS, 8.5″, 8.6″, 12 bolt passenger car, Ford 7.5″ and 8.8″, Chrysler 8.25″
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Yukon Gear – Differential Pinion (Part No.13115)

Differential Pinion

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$279.99
Differential Pinion

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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Yukon Gear – Bearing Race Driver (Part No.56022)

Bearing Race Driver

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$188.99
Bearing race driver. No return.

Product Features:
  • Bearing race driver
  • Fits M86610 race
  • All steel construction
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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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Powertrax – Grip PRO Traction System (Part No.GT109031)

Grip PRO Traction System

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$496.99
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 – Forged Yoke For Ford 8.8" With A 1350 U/Joint Size (Part No.41051)

Forged Yoke For Ford 8.8" With A 1350 U/Joint Size

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$246.99
Yukon forged yoke for Ford 8.8″ with a 1350 U/joint size (stronger than billet). 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 8.8″
  • 30 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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Yukon Gear – Master Overhaul Kit For Ford 9" Lm603011 Differential And Crush Sleeve Eliminator (Part No.14157)

Master Overhaul Kit For Ford 9" Lm603011 Differential And Crush Sleeve Eliminator

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$324.99
Yukon Master Overhaul kits give you all the high quality parts you need to start & finish every differential job. Yukon offers more tailor-made kits than any other manufacturer in the industry to meet your specific installation needs. This kit uses carrier bearings & races with an I.D. of 1.780″ and an O.D. of 3.062″. This kit uses Timken bearings and races along with high quality seals and small parts. Included in this kit are carrier bearings and races, pinion bearings and races, pilot bearing, pinion seal, complete shim kit, pinion nut, crush sleeve (if applicable), oil baffles and slingers (if applicable), Thread locking compound, and marking compound with brush. Yukon’s Master Overhaul kits are the most comprehensive and complete kits on the market. They do extensive research to ensure that every kit is specially tailored to your application.

Product Features:
  • Fits Ford 9″ with LM603011 carrier races
  • Included are Timken bearings and races, pinion bearings and races, pinion seal, complete shim kit, ring gear bolts, pinion nut, crush sleeve eliminator, pilot bearing, thread locker, marking compound with brush, and gasket.
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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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National – Multi Purpose Seal (Part No.7044NA)

Multi Purpose Seal

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$15.79
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 – 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 – 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 – Standard Open Carrier Case, Ford 8.8", 28 Spline (Part No.20076)

Standard Open Carrier Case, Ford 8.8", 28 Spline

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$379.99
8.8″ 28 spline standard Open bare case (incl REVERSE) 3/4″ cross pin Hole.

Product Features:
  • Standard open carrier case
  • Does not include spider gears
  • Fits Ford 8.8″ with 28 spline axles
  • 3/4″ cross pin bore
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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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Dorman – Rear Axle shaft, Left (or) Rear Axle Shaft Kit, Left (Part No.630-505)

Rear Axle shaft, Left (or) Rear Axle Shaft Kit, Left

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$253.99
Axle shaft damaged or bearings worn out? This axle shaft directly replaces the original equipment on certain vehicles, complete with all necessary application-specific installation components.

Product Features:
  • Direct replacement – this axle shaft replaces the original equipment on specific vehicle years, makes and models.
  • Complete kit – each shaft includes critical installation hardware and components needed for specific vehicle applications.
  • Durable construction – designed to rigorous standards and tested to ensure performance
  • Trustworthy solution – backed by team of engineers and quality control specialists in the United States
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Richmond Gear – RngPnnInstlKt (Part No.83-1011-B)

RngPnnInstlKt

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$48.99
RngPnnInstlKt

Yukon Gear – Standard Open Spider Gear Kit For 8.8" Ford (And IFS) With 28 Spline Axles (Part No.16019)

Standard Open Spider Gear Kit For 8.8" Ford (And IFS) With 28 Spline Axles

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$285.99
Yukon standard open spider gear kit for 8.8″ Ford (and IFS) with 28 spline axles and 3/4″ pin. 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 8.8″ open differential with 28 spline axles
  • Includes two side gears, two pinion gears, cross pin shaft, cross pin bolt and spider gear thrust washers.
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Valvoline – DEXRON – VI ATF Full Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid, 1 Quart (Part No.822405)

DEXRON - VI ATF Full Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid, 1 Quart

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$14.49
Valvoline DEXRON-VI/MERCON LV ATF is a full-synthetic transmission fluid formulated with advanced additive technology to meet and exceed the requirements of the General Motors DEXRON-VI specification. It is officially licensed and approved by GM and is fully back-serviceable and can be used wherever DEXRON-II and/or DEXRON-III are recommended. Recommended for use in the following applications: DEXRON-VI, DEXRON-III, DEXRON-II, and Allison C-4.

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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Spartan – Drive Axle Assembly; Ford Mustang 05-10 Axle (Part No.RAX2243A)

Drive Axle Assembly; Ford Mustang 05-10 Axle

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$1448.99
Remanufactured Rear Axle assemblies are completely disassembled, thoroughly cleaned and reassembled using new wear parts. Units are assembled, sealed & include backing plates, axle shafts & fluid.

Product Features:
  • Rear axles are assembled with backing plates & axle shafts, and filled with fluid prior to shipping
  • Axles are fully painted & shipped securely in environmentally safe and recyclable containers that are the perfect size for returning your original core
  • Our complete Rear axle assemblies mean you just hang brakes, connect suspension & go! Your installation will be simple and trouble free
  • Remember to match axle ratio to original. For 4WD rear axle must match front axle ratio
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Spartan – Drive Axle Assembly; Ford Mustang Lock-up Axle (Part No.RAXP1962D)

Drive Axle Assembly; Ford Mustang Lock-up Axle

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$1764.99
Remanufactured Rear Axle assemblies are completely disassembled, thoroughly cleaned and reassembled using new wear parts. Units are assembled, sealed & include backing plates, axle shafts & fluid.

Product Features:
  • Rear axles are assembled with backing plates & axle shafts, and filled with fluid prior to shipping
  • Axles are fully painted & shipped securely in environmentally safe and recyclable containers that are the perfect size for returning your original core
  • Our complete Rear axle assemblies mean you just hang brakes, connect suspension & go! Your installation will be simple and trouble free
  • Remember to match axle ratio to original. For 4WD rear axle must match front axle ratio
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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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1986 Ford Mustang Differentials

Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 1986 Ford Mustang. Maybe you just need a couple of Differentials. Either way, Advance Auto Parts has 229 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 1986 Ford Mustang running smoothly.

Differentials are only as good as their brand. We stock 18 different brands to make sure you have plenty of trusted parts to choose from for your 1986 Ford Mustang. FELPRO, Yukon Gear, and Driveworks 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 1986 Ford Mustang, but don’t take our word for it – read our customer ratings and reviews and buy with confidence. Out of the 845 reviews in this category, some of the top rated parts include Differential Shaft Lock Bolt with 4.0 stars and Differential Master Bearing Kit – Timken with 4.0 stars.

So if you’re in the market for aftermarket Differentials to keep your 1986 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 1986 Ford Mustang Last

Simple repair, complete replacement, or a full rebuild. No matter the job, your 1986 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 1986 Ford Mustang, our most popular Powertrax Differentials include:
Lock Right Locker
from $444.99
(1)
Lock Right Locker
Complete Differentials

Top 1986 Ford Mustang Differentials from Felpro

Felpro products are another trusted brand when it comes to Differentials for your 1986 Ford Mustang. Popular Felpro parts include:
Differential Cover Gasket
from $14.99
(121)
Differential Cover Gasket
Rear Differential Cover Gaskets
Differential Cover Gasket
from $15.79
(3)
Differential Cover Gasket
Rear Housing Cover Gaskets

FAQs for 1986 Ford Mustang Differentials

What are the most purchased Differentials for the 1986 Ford Mustang?

Out of 229 Differentials for the 1986 Ford Mustang, the most popular in our inventory are:
Tapered Cone/Cup Wheel Bearing Set
from $7.79
(9)
Tapered Cone/Cup Wheel Bearing Set
Differential Bearings
3 Qt - 80W90 Conventional Gear Oil With Posi Additive
from $57.99
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

What are the top-rated 1986 Ford Mustang Differentials?

Top-rated Differentials for your 1986 Ford Mustang based on customer reviews/ratings are:
Differential Shaft Lock Bolt
from $5.99
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Differential Shaft Lock Bolt
“great”
Differential Master Bearing Kit - Timken
from $137.99
(8)
Differential Master Bearing Kit – Timken
“These Timken bearings work great in my 10 second drag car.”
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”