1987 Pontiac Firebird Differentials

Essential 1987 Pontiac Firebird Differentials

USA Standard Gear – Ring & Pinion Gear Set For GM 8.5" In A 3.42 Ratio (Part No.36213)

Ring & Pinion Gear Set For GM 8.5" In A 3.42 Ratio

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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 GM 8.5″ and 8.6″
  • 8.50″ ring gear diameter
  • 30 spline pinion
  • 10 ring gear bolts
  • 3.42 ratio
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Driveworks – Tapered Roller Bearing (Part No.S-LM-603012)

Tapered Roller Bearing

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$6.79
Product Features:
  • Brand may vary by location
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USA Standard Gear – Standard Spider Gear Set For GM 7.5", 26 Spline (Part No.39023)

Standard Spider Gear Set For GM 7.5", 26 Spline

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$156.99
Product Features:
  • Spider gear kit
  • Fits GM 7.5″ 26 spline open differential
  • Includes two side gears, two pinion gears, cross pin shaft, cross pin bolt and spider gear thrust washers.
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USA Standard Gear – Spartan Locker For GM 8.5" With 28 Spline Axles, Includes Heavy-Duty Cross Pin Shaft (Part No.17040)

Spartan Locker For GM 8.5" With 28 Spline Axles, Includes Heavy-Duty Cross Pin Shaft

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$649.99
The Spartan Locker, by USA Standard Gear, provides reliable traction at a low cost. Give your vehicle great traction and save some cash. Choose a Spartan Locker for better traction. The Spartan locker by USA standard gear is a mechanical locker that replaces the spiders in a standard case. The Spartan locker’s design does not use the thrust washers and has a revolutionary spring and pin design that makes installation a snap! The couplers and drivers are made from 9310 steel, for added strength. Each Spartan locker carries a one year warranty against defect.

Product Features:
  • Fits GM 18.5″ with 28 spline axles
  • Made from 9310 steel for added strength
  • Replaces the spiders in a standard carrier case
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USA Standard Gear – Master Overhaul Kit for the GM 8.5 Differential (Part No.37055)

Master Overhaul Kit for the GM 8.5 Differential

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$206.99
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 GM 8.5″ rear
  • 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, thread locker, marking compound with brush and gasket.
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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 – Bearing Race Driver (Part No.56016)

Bearing Race Driver

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$188.99
Bearing race driver. No return.

Product Features:
  • Bearing race driver
  • Fits HM89210 race
  • All steel construction
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Yukon Gear – Pinion Nut Washer (Part No.33166)

Pinion Nut Washer

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$23.99
Pinion nut washer for GM 12 bolt car & truck, 55-62 GM car & truck, GM 8.2″ & 63-79 Corvette.

Product Features:
  • Pinion nut washer for GM 12 bolt car and truck, 1955-1964 GM car and truck, GM 8.2″ and 1963-1979 Corvette.
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Dorman – Rear Axle Shaft, Left or Right (Part No.630-122)

Rear Axle Shaft, Left or Right

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$267.99
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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Felpro – DIFFERENTIAL GASKET (Part No.RDS 55072)

DIFFERENTIAL GASKET

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$7.99
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 – Positraction Shim Kit (18 Shims) For GM 8.2", GM 8.5", 12T, 12P, Ford 8.8" & Cast Iron ‘Vette (Part No.16042)

Positraction Shim Kit (18 Shims) For GM 8.2", GM 8.5", 12T, 12P, Ford 8.8" & Cast Iron 'Vette

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$41.99
Product Features:
  • Shim kit
  • Fits Ford 8.8″, 1963-1979 Corvette, GM 12 bolt passenger car and truck, 8.2″, 8.5″ and 8.6″ Dura Grip positraction
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Motive Gear – Differential Carrier Gear Kit (Part No.GM7.6BI)

Differential Carrier Gear Kit

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$159.99


Product Features:
  • INTERNAL KIT-GM 7.6″ W/28 SPLINE
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National – Bearings (Part No.M86610)

Bearings

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$9.49
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 – No-Slip Traction System (Part No.9207883005)

No-Slip Traction System

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$551.99
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!The Powertrax® Lock-Right Locker provides outstanding traction for off-road machines and race vehicles. Powertrax No-Slip Traction Systems deliver excellent performance to street-driven cars and trucks.
  • Powertrax® lockers range from the original, Lock-Right for serious straight-line performance, to the No-Slip traction system for street-able vehicles.
  • Powertrax® offers three levels of GRIP locking differentials, ranging from the clutch-type GRIP LS with a forged steel case, the gear-driven GRIP PRO and finally the GRIP LOK for extreme traction.
  • Powertrax® = Extreme Traction Systems!
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    Yukon Gear – Yoke For 8.2" Bop Differential, Mech 3R U/Joint Size, U/Bolt Design (Part No.41185)

    Yoke For 8.2" Bop Differential, Mech 3R U/Joint Size, U/Bolt Design

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    $289.99
    Yukon yoke for 8.2″ BOP differential, Mech 3R u/joint size, u/bolt design. All Yukon yokes come with a one year warranty against manufacturing defects.

    Product Features:
    • Fits GM 8.2″ Buick, Oldsmobile and Pontiac
    • 27 spline
    • Mechanics 3R u-joint size
    • Inside snap ring design
    • 2.556″ snap ring span
    • 1.125″ cap diameter
    • Strap style
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    Yukon Gear – Positraction Cross Pin Bolt For For 8.2" GM And Cast Iron Corvette (Part No.33345)

    Positraction Cross Pin Bolt For For 8.2" GM And Cast Iron Corvette

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    Positraction cross pin bolt for for 8.2″ GM CI ‘Vette.

    Product Features:
    • Cross pin bolt for GM 8.2″ and 1963-1979 Corvette
    • For OEM positraction applications only
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    Yukon Gear – Pinion Install Kit For GM 7.5" Differential (Part No.13064)

    Pinion Install Kit For GM 7.5" Differential

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    $203.99
    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 1982-1999 GM 7.5″ and 7.625″
    • Included are pinion bearings and races, pinion seal, crush sleeve , complete pinion shim kit, and marking compound with brush.
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    Valvoline – DEX/MERC Automatic Transmission Fluid, 1 Gallon (Part No.773636)

    DEX/MERC Automatic Transmission Fluid, 1 Gallon

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    $35.99
    Valvoline DEX/MERC ATF is a high-quality transmission fluid formulated to meet the challenging demands many automatic transmissions. Its responsive low-temperature fluidity is beneficial in both electronic and hydraulic controlled transmissions and transaxles. Recommended for use in the following applications: MERCON®, DEXRON®-III, Ford M2C138-CJ and M2C166-H, Allison C-4 and TES-389, and Caterpillar TO-2.

    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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    Pro-King – Differential Pinion Seal (Part No.742G070)

    Differential Pinion Seal

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    $4.99
    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 – Posi Spring Kit For GM 7.5", With Preload Plates (Part No.33206)

    Posi Spring Kit For GM 7.5", With Preload Plates

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    Product Features:
    • Positraction spring kit
    • Fits GM 7.5″ and 7.625″ Dura Grip
    • Includes preload plates
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    Yukon Gear – Standard Open Carrier Case, GM 8.5", 2.73 & Up (Part No.20083)

    Standard Open Carrier Case, GM 8.5", 2.73 & Up

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    $239.99
    8.5″ GM standard Open case, 2.73 & up, 28 or 30 spline.

    Product Features:
    • Standard open carrier case
    • Fits GM 8.5″ with 28 or 30 spline axles
    • 2.73 and up ratio only
    • Does not include spider gears
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    Pro-King – Differential Ring Gear Bolt (Part No.742J935)

    Differential Ring Gear Bolt

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    $0.91
    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 – Redi Sleeve For GM 8.5", 9.5" & 8.2" Bop Yokes (Part No.30229)

    Redi Sleeve For GM 8.5", 9.5" & 8.2" Bop Yokes

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    $57.99
    8.5, 9.5, & 8.2 Buick, Oldsmobile, Pontiac GM REDI sleeve yoke saver.Yukon Mighty seal.

    Product Features:
    • Pinion Redi-sleeve
    • Fits GM 8.5″, 9.5″ and 8.2″ Buick, Oldsmobile and Pontiac
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    Yukon Gear – Crush Sleeve Eliminator Kit For GM 12 Bolt Car (Part No.55045)

    Crush Sleeve Eliminator Kit For GM 12 Bolt Car

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    $48.99
    12P solid crush sleeve replacement spacer, pinion preload.

    Product Features:
    • Crush sleeve eliminator kit for GM 12 bolt passenger car
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    Yukon Gear – Chrome Moly Cross Pin Shaft For Mini-Spool For GM 12 Bolt Car And Truck (Part No.32236)

    Chrome Moly Cross Pin Shaft For Mini-Spool For GM 12 Bolt Car And Truck

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    $61.99
    Chrome Moly cross pin shaft for Mini-Spool for GM 12P and 12T HD.

    Product Features:
    • Hardened cross pin shaft
    • Fits GM 12 bolt passenger car and truck
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    Motive Gear – Pinion Nut (Part No.3752901)

    Pinion Nut

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    $7.49
    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 Pinion Gear Washer (Part No.742G216)

    Differential Pinion Gear Washer

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    $2.59
    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 – 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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    1987 Pontiac Firebird Differentials

    Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 1987 Pontiac Firebird. Maybe you just need a couple of Differentials. Either way, Advance Auto Parts has 166 different Differentials in our inventory ranging from $1.99 to $1,704.99. That means you can find the exact parts or products you need to keep that 1987 Pontiac Firebird running smoothly.

    Differentials are only as good as their brand. We stock 13 different brands to make sure you have plenty of trusted parts to choose from for your 1987 Pontiac Firebird. Valvoline, Yukon Gear, and FELPRO 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 1987 Pontiac Firebird, but don’t take our word for it – read our customer ratings and reviews and buy with confidence. Out of the 826 reviews in this category, some of the top rated parts include Wheel Bearing and Seal Kit with 5.0 stars and Differential Master Bearing Kit – Koyo with 5.0 stars.

    So if you’re in the market for aftermarket Differentials to keep your 1987 Pontiac Firebird 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 1987 Pontiac Firebird Last

    Simple repair, complete replacement, or a full rebuild. No matter the job, your 1987 Pontiac Firebird 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 Firebird 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 Differential Cover Gaskets categories, plus more. For a 1987 Pontiac Firebird, our most popular Felpro Differentials include:
    DIFFERENTIAL GASKET
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    DIFFERENTIAL GASKET
    Rear Differential Cover Gaskets

    Top 1987 Pontiac Firebird Differentials from Dorman

    Dorman products are another trusted brand when it comes to Differentials for your 1987 Pontiac Firebird. Popular Dorman parts include:
    Rear Differential Cover
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    Rear Differential Cover
    Differential Covers
    Differential Shaft Lock Bolt
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    Differential Shaft Lock Bolt
    Differential Pinion Shaft Lock Bolts

    FAQs for 1987 Pontiac Firebird Differentials

    What are the most purchased Differentials for the 1987 Pontiac Firebird?

    Out of 166 Differentials for the 1987 Pontiac Firebird, the most popular in our inventory are:
    DEX/MERC Automatic Transmission Fluid, 1 Gallon
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    (17)
    DEX/MERC Automatic Transmission Fluid, 1 Gallon
    Differential Oil
    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

    What are the top-rated 1987 Pontiac Firebird Differentials?

    Top-rated Differentials for your 1987 Pontiac Firebird based on customer reviews/ratings are:
    Wheel Bearing and Seal Kit
    from $151.99
    (2)
    Wheel Bearing and Seal Kit
    “All you need to overhaul a diff, at a good price”
    Differential Master Bearing Kit - Koyo
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    (1)
    Differential Master Bearing Kit – Koyo
    “Worked perfect for my application”
    Differential Bearing Kit - Timken
    from $99.99
    (1)
    Differential Bearing Kit – Timken
    “I needed these parts for a ring & pinion assembly that was already dissasembled. It would have been nice to have an installation diagram, bolt torque ”