1988 Ford Thunderbird Differentials

Essential 1988 Ford Thunderbird Differentials

Dorman – Help – Pinion Crush Sleeves (Part No.81056)

Pinion Crush Sleeves

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This differential crush sleeve is designed to match the fit and function of the original sleeve on specified vehicles, and is engineered for durability and reliable performance.

Product Features:
  • Direct replacement – this differential crush sleeve is designed to match the fit and function of the original sleeve on specified vehicles.
  • Required replacement – when servicing the differential
  • Durable construction – this part is made from quality materials to ensure reliable performance and long service life
  • Trustworthy quality – backed by team of product experts in the United States and more than a century of automotive experience
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National – Bearings (Part No.HM89410)

Bearings

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$11.49
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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Yukon Gear – Chrome Moly Cross Pin Shaft For Mini-Spool For 9" Ford (Part No.32235)

Chrome Moly Cross Pin Shaft For Mini-Spool For 9" Ford

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$61.99
Chrome Moly cross pin shaft for Mini-Spool for 9″ Ford HD.

Product Features:
  • Cross pin shaft
  • Fits Ford 9″
  • Chromoly steel for added strength
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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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Motive Gear – Differential Mini Spool (Part No.MS9-31)

Differential Mini Spool

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$31.99


Product Features:
  • MINI SPOOL 8″ & 9″ 31 SPLN STL 090431
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Yukon Gear – Positraction Internals For 8" And 9" Ford With 28 Spline Axles, In A 4-Pinion Design (Part No.16023)

Positraction Internals For 8" And 9" Ford With 28 Spline Axles, In A 4-Pinion Design

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$315.99
Yukon positraction internals for 8″ and 9″ Ford with 28 spline axles, in a 4-pinion design. 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 28 spline axles
  • Includes two side gears, four pinion gears, cross pin shaft, roll pin and spider gear thrust washers.
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National – Shaft Repair Sleeve (Part No.99155)

Shaft Repair Sleeve

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$38.49
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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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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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 – Bearing Install Kit For Ford Daytona 9" Differential, Lm501310 Bearings (Part No.11048)

Bearing Install Kit For Ford Daytona 9" Differential, Lm501310 Bearings

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$317.99
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 and Daytona pinion support
  • Included are carrier bearings and races, pinion bearings and races, pinion seal, crush sleeve, pilot bearing, marking compound and brush.
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Yukon Gear – The Carrier Bearing Puller (Part No.56034)

The Carrier Bearing Puller

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$689.99
The Yukon carrier bearing Puller works with an impact gun to quickly and safely remove carrier bearings without damaging them. This unit comes with a handy bench top stand and works with up to most standard one ton applications. This unit is works with differentials up to one-ton applcations. It is not compatible with Dana 70HD, Dana 80, 10.25″ & 10.5″ Ford, or GM & Chrysler 11.5″ differentials.

Product Features:
  • Carrier bearing puller
  • Works with an impact gun to safely and easliy remove carrrier bearings
  • Not compatible with Dana 70HD, Dana 80, Ford 10.25″ and 10.5″ or Gm and Chrysler 11.5″ applications
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Yukon Gear – Steel Spool For Ford 9" With 35 Spline Axles, Small Bearing (Part No.32098)

Steel Spool For Ford 9" With 35 Spline Axles, Small Bearing

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$404.99
Yukon Performance steel spool for 9″ Ford with 35 spline axles. Spool uses 1.785″ journal bearings. fits 2.8″ and 3.0″ cases. Yukon performance spools are made from the highest quality materials to ensure high strength and long life in performance applications. Spools provide 100% power to both tires at all times and are a lower cost alternative to lockers. Spools are not recommended for street driven vehicles. Yukon Performance spools come with a one year warranty against manufacturing defects.

Product Features:
  • Fits Ford 9″ with 35 spline axles
  • Small bearing journal to fit 2.968″ and 3.062″ dropouts
  • Provides 100% traction to both wheels at all times
  • Not recommended for street driven vehicles
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Yukon Gear – Trac Loc For Ford 9" Wtih 28 Spline Axles – Aggressive Design (Part No.26007)

Trac Loc For Ford 9" Wtih 28 Spline Axles - Aggressive Design

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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 Trac Loc uses a nodular case, billet side hat, and forged internals for higher strength than stock Trac-Locs. The units use composite clutches for high performance and long life. All units are Rebuildable. Yukon offers a one year warranty against manufacturing defects.

Product Features:
  • Fits Ford 9″ with 28 spline axles
  • Trac Loc positraction
  • Clutch style positraction
  • Aggressive design
  • 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 – Pinion Gear And Thrust Washer (0.875" Shaft) For 8.8" Ford (Part No.33299)

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

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

Product Features:
  • Pinion gear thrust washer for Ford 8.8″
  • 0.875″ diameter cross pin shaft applications only
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Motive Gear – Axle Shaft (Part No.MG1231)

Axle Shaft

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$143.99
The Motive Gear replacement axle shaft offers an OE-quality axle shaft at a fraction of the OE cost. Manufactured from 1541H material on high-tolerance CNC equipment, this axle shaft is designed to provide a perfect fit every time.

Product Features:
  • AXLE SHAFT 8.8″ 28 SPL. 29 1/4″ 79-93 MUSTANG L & R
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National – Bearings (Part No.25520)

Bearings

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$8.99
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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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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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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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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Powertrax – Lock Right Locker (Part No.1830-LR)

Lock Right Locker

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$444.99
The Powertrax Lock-Right ultra-strength alloy locker’s straight-line performance is equal to a solid spool, but automatically unlocks in turns. Best suited for extreme off-road to severe on-road use, Powertrax Lock Right lockers replace the spider gears in your open differential carrier using basic tools and without affecting your ring and pinion settings. The whole job can be done in your driveway in a couple of hours, pin included! 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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    Felpro – Axle Housing Cover Gasket (Part No.RDS 6629)

    Axle Housing Cover Gasket

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    $6.49
    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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    USA Standard Gear – Master Overhaul Kit for the Ford 9" LM603011 Differential with Daytona Pinion Support (Part No.37038)

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

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    $273.99
    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 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, pilot bearing, thread locker, marking compound with brush and gasket.
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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 – 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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    Motive Gear – Differential Ring and Pinion (Part No.F9-389)

    Differential Ring and Pinion

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    $224.99


    Product Features:
    • FRD 10BL 9.0 R/P 3.89 MG
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    Yukon Gear – Bearing Race Driver Set, 21 Piece (Part No.56030)

    Bearing Race Driver Set, 21 Piece

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    $1566.99
    21 Piece bearing race driver set. (Box wt: 140lbs) No return.

    Product Features:
    • Bearing race driver set
    • 21 pieces
    • All steel construction
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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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    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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    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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    Yukon Gear – Pinion Install Kit For Ford 9" Differential (Part No.13042)

    Pinion Install Kit For Ford 9" Differential

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    $175.99
    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″ without aftermarket Daytona pinion support
    • Included are pinion bearings and races, pinion seal, pilot bearing , crush sleeve , complete pinion shim kit, and marking compound with brush.
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    1988 Ford Thunderbird Differentials

    Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 1988 Ford Thunderbird. Maybe you just need a couple of Differentials. Either way, Advance Auto Parts has 213 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 1988 Ford Thunderbird 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 Thunderbird. FELPRO, Yukon Gear, and Dorman 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 Thunderbird, but don’t take our word for it – read our customer ratings and reviews and buy with confidence. Out of the 1,002 reviews in this category, some of the top rated parts include Differential Master Bearing Kit – Timken with 4.0 stars and Wheel Bearing and Seal Kit with 3.8 stars.

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

    Simple repair, complete replacement, or a full rebuild. No matter the job, your 1988 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 1988 Ford Thunderbird, our most popular Powertrax Differentials include:
    Lock Right Locker
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    Lock Right Locker
    Complete Differentials

    Top 1988 Ford Thunderbird Differentials from Felpro

    Felpro products are another trusted brand when it comes to Differentials for your 1988 Ford Thunderbird. Popular Felpro parts include:
    Differential Cover Gasket
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    Differential Cover Gasket
    Rear Differential Cover Gaskets
    Differential Cover Gasket
    from $15.79
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    Differential Cover Gasket
    Rear Housing Cover Gaskets

    FAQs for 1988 Ford Thunderbird Differentials

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

    Out of 213 Differentials for the 1988 Ford Thunderbird, the most popular in our inventory are:
    3 Qt - 80W90 Conventional Gear Oil With Posi Additive
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    3 Qt – 80W90 Conventional Gear Oil With Posi Additive
    Differential Oil
    Bearings
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    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 1988 Ford Thunderbird Differentials?

    Top-rated Differentials for your 1988 Ford Thunderbird based on customer reviews/ratings are:
    Differential Master Bearing Kit - Timken
    from $137.99
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    Differential Master Bearing Kit – Timken
    “These Timken bearings work great in my 10 second drag car.”
    Wheel Bearing and Seal Kit
    from $169.99
    (4)
    Wheel Bearing and Seal Kit
    “Complete kit with for my rebuild. I was lucky to get awesome service from the salesman. Parts were very reasonable price-wise.”
    Differential Carrier Shim Kit
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    (3)
    Differential Carrier Shim Kit
    “worked great”