1988 Ford Thunderbird Differentials

Essential 1988 Ford Thunderbird Differentials

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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National – Bearings (Part No.LM501314)

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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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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Yukon Gear – Ford 8" & 9" Tracloc Ring Gear Bolt (Part No.33044)

Ford 8" & 9" Tracloc Ring Gear Bolt

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$4.99
Ford 8″ & 9″ TracLoc ring gear bolt, 1-1/4″ long.

Product Features:
  • Ring gear bolt for Ford 8″ and 9″
  • For use with Trac Loc limited slip
  • 1.25″ long
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Yukon Gear – Trac Loc Positraction, Ford 8.8", 31 Spline, With Carbon Fiber Clutches (Part No.20130)

Trac Loc Positraction, Ford 8.8", 31 Spline, With Carbon Fiber Clutches

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$749.99
Yukon Trac Loc positraction, Ford 8.8″, 31 spline, with Carbon Fiber clutches.

Product Features:
  • Trac Loc positraction carrier case
  • Includes spider gears
  • Fits Ford 8.8″ with 31 spline axles
  • Carbon fiber clutches
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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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$129.99
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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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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Felpro – Differential Cover Gasket (Part No.RDS 55460)

Differential Cover Gasket

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$8.29
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 – Master Overhaul Kit For Ford 9" LM104911 Differential, 35 Spline Pinion (Part No.14063)

Master Overhaul Kit For Ford 9" LM104911 Differential, 35 Spline Pinion

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$549.99
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 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, pinion seal, complete shim kit, ring gear bolts, pinion nut, crush sleeve (if applicable), oil baffles and slingers (if applicable), Thread locking compound, marking compound with brush, and gasket. 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 LM104911 carrier race and 35 spline pinion
  • Fits Ford 9″ with LM104911 carrier races
  • Included are Timken bearings and races, pinion bearings and races, pilot bearing, pinion seal, complete shim kit, ring gear bolts, pinion nut, crush sleeve , thread locker, marking compound with brush, and gasket.
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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 – Pilot Bearing For Ford 9" (Part No.18042)

Pilot Bearing For Ford 9"

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$42.99
8.6″ GM 99-08 PINION Bearing & SEAL KIT .

Product Features:
  • Pilot bearing
  • Fits Ford 9″
  • 0.656″ thick
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Yukon Gear – Steel Spool For Ford 9" With 40 Spline Axles (Part No.32182)

Steel Spool For Ford 9" With 40 Spline Axles

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$413.99
Yukon Performance 2-3/16″ deck steel spool for 9″ Ford with 40 spline axles. Spool uses 2″ journal bearings (45 degree). 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 40 spline axles
  • Provides 100% traction to both wheels at all times
  • Not recommended for street driven vehicles
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Motive Gear – Differential Gear Install Kit (Part No.F9IK)

Differential Gear Install Kit

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$33.99
Product Features:
  • MINI INSTALL KIT FORD 9″
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Yukon Gear – Crush Sleeve Eliminator Kit For Ford 9" For 35 Spline Pinion (Part No.55042)

Crush Sleeve Eliminator Kit For Ford 9" For 35 Spline Pinion

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$175.99
9″ large solid pinion preload spacer & shim kit for 35 spline pinion.

Product Features:
  • Crush sleeve eliminator kit for Ford 9″ with 35 spline pinion
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USA Standard Gear – Master Overhaul Kit for ’09 & Down Ford 8.8" Differential. (Part No.37030)

Master Overhaul Kit for '09 & Down Ford 8.8" Differential.

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$201.99
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 2009 and down Ford 8.8″
  • 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 – 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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$6.99
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 – 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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Dorman – Help – Differential Shaft Lock Bolt (Part No.81048)

Differential Shaft Lock Bolt

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$5.99
This differential pinion shaft lock bolt is designed to match the fit and function of the original part on specified vehicles. Made of quality materials, it is engineered for reliable performance.

Product Features:
  • Direct replacement – this differential pinion shaft lock bolt matches the fit and function of the factory part on specified years, makes and models
  • Ideal solution – this bolt is a reliable replacement for an original part that is missing or has failed due to fatigue
  • 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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Yukon Gear – Dana 44, Ford 8" / 9", And Model 20 Side Gear Thrust Washer Replacement (Part No.33283)

Dana 44, Ford 8" / 9", And Model 20 Side Gear Thrust Washer Replacement

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$5.99
Product Features:
  • Side gear thrust washer for Ford 8″, Ford 9″ and AMC Model 20
  • 0.030″ thick
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Yukon Gear – Trac Loc Steel Clutch Plate, 4 Tab (Part No.16178)

Trac Loc Steel Clutch Plate, 4 Tab

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$8.99
Product Features:
  • Steel clutch plate
  • Fits Ford 8″ and 9″ Trac Loc
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Felpro – Differential Cover Gasket (Part No.RDS 55393)

Differential 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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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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Yukon Gear – Bearing Race Driver (Part No.56023)

Bearing Race Driver

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$198.99
Bearing race driver. No return.

Product Features:
  • Bearing race driver
  • Fits M88010 race
  • All steel construction
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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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$52.99
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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Powertrax – Lock Right Locker (Part No.1810-LR)

Lock Right Locker

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$339.99
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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    Yukon Gear – Trao Loc Spring For Ford 8.8", 28 Spline (Part No.33515)

    Trao Loc Spring For Ford 8.8", 28 Spline

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    $61.99
    Product Features:
    • Trac Loc spring
    • Fits 28 spline Ford 8.8
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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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    Powertrax – No-Slip Traction System (Part No.9206902800)

    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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    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 212 different Differentials in our inventory ranging from $0.99 to $1,099.99. 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 15 different brands to make sure you have plenty of trusted parts to choose from for your 1988 Ford Thunderbird. DriveWorks, 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 Thunderbird, but don’t take our word for it – read our customer ratings and reviews and buy with confidence. Out of the 1,270 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 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
    from $444.99
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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
    from $14.99
    (121)
    Differential Cover Gasket
    Rear Differential Cover Gaskets
    Differential Cover Gasket
    from $14.99
    (3)
    Differential Cover Gasket
    Rear Differential Cover Gaskets

    FAQs for 1988 Ford Thunderbird Differentials

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

    Out of 212 Differentials for the 1988 Ford Thunderbird, the most popular in our inventory are:
    Taper Bearing Set
    from $10.29
    (70)
    Taper Bearing Set
    Differential Bearings
    Bearings
    from $16.99
    (25)
    Bearings
    Differential Bearings
    Multi Purpose Seal
    from $11.99
    (28)
    Multi Purpose Seal
    Differential Pinion Seals

    What are the top-rated 1988 Ford Thunderbird Differentials?

    Top-rated Differentials for your 1988 Ford Thunderbird based on customer reviews/ratings are:
    Differential Shaft Lock Bolt
    from $5.99
    (11)
    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.”
    Bearings
    from $15.99
    (7)
    Bearings
    “Comparable with the Timkens I removed. NATIONAL bearings have lasted decades in many of my other machines.”