1988 Ford Mustang Differentials

Essential 1988 Ford Mustang Differentials

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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Yukon Gear – 1541H Alloy 4 Lug Rear Axle For ’79 – ’93 8.8" Ford Mustang HD (Part No.21235)

1541H Alloy 4 Lug Rear Axle For '79 - '93 8.8" Ford Mustang HD

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$221.99
Yukon 1541H alloy 4 lug rear axle for ’79 – ’93 8.8″ Ford Mustang HD. axle has a length of 29-1/4″ inches and 31 splines. Yukon 1541H alloy axles offer a strength increase over stock while retaining a low cost. Yukon 1541H alloy rear axles come with a five year warranty against manufacturing defects. This is a C-clip axle.

Product Features:
  • Fits 1979-1993 Ford Mustang
  • 31 spline
  • 29 1/4″ long
  • 5 lug
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USA Standard Gear – Spool For Ford 9", 35 Spline (Part No.59025)

Spool For Ford 9", 35 Spline

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$294.99
9″ FORD 35Spline SPOOL 30deg (EXCL M.WLMS) 2-3/16″ DECK , 2″ Journal .

Product Features:
  • Fits Ford 9″ with 35 spline axles
  • Provides 100% traction to both wheels at all times
  • Not recommended for street driven vehicles
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Yukon Gear – Bearing Install Kit For Ford 9" Differential, Lm501310 Bearings (Part No.11044)

Bearing Install Kit For Ford 9" Differential, Lm501310 Bearings

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$228.99
Yukon Bearing installation kits are perfect for shops & builders who have shims on the shelf and are looking to save cost over a Master Overhaul kit. This kit uses carrier bearings & races with an I.D. of 1.625″ and an O.D. of 2.891″. This kit uses Timken bearings and races along with all high quality small parts. kit includes carrier bearings and races, pinion bearings and races, pilot bearing, pinion seal, crush sleeve (if applicable), oil baffles and slingers (if applicable), marking compound and 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 ring & pinion set.

Product Features:
  • Fits Ford 9″ with LM501310 carrier races
  • Included are carrier bearings and races, pinion bearings and races, pinion seal, crush sleeve, pilot bearing, marking compound and brush.
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Richmond Gear – Differential Cross Shaft (Part No.CSPF88L)

Differential Cross Shaft

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$26.99
Richmond Gear is the leading manufacturer of professional quality, high-performance drivetrain products. Our complete line of products ranges from high performance ring-and-pinion sets for serious street and racing applications to torque-hungry manual transmissions and components. Richmond Gear products have been winners both at the Daytona 500 and U.S. Nationals for decades. WINNERS RUN RICHMOND!

Product Features:
  • For over 80-years, the Richmond Double-Diamond logo has represented some of the highest quality gears in the racing industry. Winners Run Richmond!
  • The superior quality of Richmond gearsets is a result of outstanding design, world class manufacturing and an extensive testing process that is performed on all products.
  • Richmond performance gearsets have been winners for decades at: NHRA, NMRA, NMCA, Daytona 500, WISSOTA and U.S. Nationals.
  • Richmond Gear is a leading manufacturer of high performance ring and pinion gearsets and drivetrain components, backed by a two year warranty.
  • Engineered to perform faster and be more reliable, Richmond performance drivetrain products are the result of a continuous research and development program combined with state-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities.
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Yukon Gear – 8" Ford Pinion Seal (Part No.30180)

8" Ford Pinion Seal

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$24.99
8″ Ford pinion seal.Yukon Mighty seal.

Product Features:
  • Pinion seal
  • Fits Ford 8″
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Yukon Gear – Grizzly Locker For Ford 9" Differential With 35 Spline Axles, Racing Design, For Load Bolt D/O (Part No.28030)

Grizzly Locker For Ford 9" Differential With 35 Spline Axles, Racing Design, For Load Bolt D/O

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$1211.99
The Yukon Grizzly Locker is the ultimate in locking differentials for street, off-road, & drag racing. Grizzly Lockers provide 100% power to both tires, while still allowing for disengagement while negotiating turns. The Yukon Grizzly locker uses 8620 internals and a patented design to provide maximum strength and reduce common failures. Assembled in the USA! This unit has been approved for competition in NASCAR National & Touring series. This is a race unit designed for extreme off road use or racing. All Grizzly Lockers are backed by the best warranty in the business! Yukon covers the replacement unit and covers any collaterally damaged parts and associated labor, up to $2,000! This locker also fits 9.5″ & 10″ dropouts.

Product Features:
  • Fits Ford 9″ with 35 spline axles and loadbolt housing
  • Patented internal design reduces common locker failures
  • 8620 internals for added strength
  • Assembled in the USA
  • Aggressive design for racing applications only
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Yukon Gear – Chrome Cover For 7.5" Ford (Part No.32008)

Chrome Cover For 7.5" Ford

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$42.99
Chrome cover for 7.5″ Ford.

Product Features:
  • Fits Ford 7.5″
  • Chrome
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Yukon Gear – Flat Side Gear Without Hub For 8" And 9" Ford With 28 Splines (Part No.16164)

Flat Side Gear Without Hub For 8" And 9" Ford With 28 Splines

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$51.99
Flat side gear without hub for 8″ and 9″ Ford with 28 splines.

Product Features:
  • Side gear without hub
  • Fits Ford 8″ and 9″ Trac Loc positraction with 28 spline axles
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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 – 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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Pro-King – Differential Cover Gasket (Part No.762B303)

Differential Cover Gasket

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$3.99
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 Pinion Shim Kit (Part No.WAA4663)

Differential Pinion Shim Kit

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$15.99
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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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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Felpro – Differential Cover Gasket (Part No.RDS 55341)

Differential Cover Gasket

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$14.99
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 – 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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Driveworks – Tapered Cone/Cup Wheel Bearing Set (Part No.S-A-35)

Tapered Cone/Cup Wheel Bearing Set

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$13.99
Value-priced bearing meets all cataloged application requirements.

Product Features:
  • Brand may vary by location
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Motive Gear – Differential Ring and Pinion (Part No.F8.8-456)

Differential Ring and Pinion

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$219.99


Product Features:
  • FRD 10BL 8.8 R/P 4.56 MG
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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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Timken – Differential Pinion (Part No.J7020427751TIM)

Differential Pinion

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$25.53
Differential Pinion

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 – 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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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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Dorman – Differential Clutch Kit (Part No.697-780)

Differential Clutch Kit

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$262.99
This differential disc kit is a low-cost, time-saving repair solution for the posi-traction function. They are designed to match the fit and performance of the original disc on specific vehicle years, makes and models.

Product Features:
  • Direct replacement – this differential clutch kit provides the necessary components for repairing the original equipment on specific vehicles
  • Quality materials – all components are built for reliable longevity and performance
  • Smart solution – provides original equipment fit and function for a competitive price compared to original manufacturer
  • Trustworthy quality – backed by team of designers and engineers in the United States
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National – Shaft Repair Sleeve (Part No.99138)

Shaft Repair Sleeve

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$27.49
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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National – Shaft Repair Sleeve (Part No.99199)

Shaft Repair Sleeve

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$37.99
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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USA Standard Gear – Master Overhaul kit, Ford Daytona 9" LM104911 Differential and Daytona Pinion support (Part No.37040)

Master Overhaul kit, Ford Daytona 9" LM104911 Differential and Daytona Pinion support

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$309.99
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 bearing
  • Uses Koyo bearings and races
  • Included are carrier bearings and races, pinion bearings and races, pilot bearing, pinion seal, complete shim kit, ring gear bolts, pinion nut, crush sleeve eliminator, thread locker, marking compound with brush and gasket.
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USA Standard Gear – Master Overhaul Kit for the Ford 9" LM603011 Differential (Part No.37036)

Master Overhaul Kit for the Ford 9" LM603011 Differential

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$226.99
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 LM603011 carrier races
  • 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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1988 Ford Mustang Differentials

Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 1988 Ford Mustang. Maybe you just need a couple of Differentials. Either way, Advance Auto Parts has 232 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 1988 Ford Mustang running smoothly.

Differentials are only as good as their brand. We stock 17 different brands to make sure you have plenty of trusted parts to choose from for your 1988 Ford Mustang. Valvoline, Felpro, 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 1988 Ford Mustang, but don’t take our word for it – read our customer ratings and reviews and buy with confidence. Out of the 1,933 reviews in this category, some of the top rated parts include Bearings with 5.0 stars and Differential Master Bearing Kit – Timken with 4.0 stars.

So if you’re in the market for aftermarket Differentials to keep your 1988 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 1988 Ford Mustang Last

Simple repair, complete replacement, or a full rebuild. No matter the job, your 1988 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 Differential Open Unit and Components categories, plus more. For a 1988 Ford Mustang, our most popular Powertrax Differentials include:
Lock Right Locker
from $444.99
(1)
Lock Right Locker
Differential Open Unit and Components

FAQs for 1988 Ford Mustang Differentials

What are the most purchased Differentials for the 1988 Ford Mustang?

Out of 232 Differentials for the 1988 Ford Mustang, the most popular in our inventory are:
Differential Cover Gasket
from $14.99
(121)
Differential Cover Gasket
Rear Housing Cover Gaskets
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

What are the top-rated 1988 Ford Mustang Differentials?

Top-rated Differentials for your 1988 Ford Mustang based on customer reviews/ratings are:
Bearings
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(9)
Bearings
“as advertised”
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.”
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.”