1988 Ford Thunderbird Drivetrains

Essential 1988 Ford Thunderbird Drivetrains

National – Shaft Repair Sleeve (Part No.99181)

Shaft Repair Sleeve

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$37.49
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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Felpro – Differential Cover Gasket (Part No.RDS 55459)

Differential Cover Gasket

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$9.79
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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National – Bearings (Part No.M88048)

Bearings

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$15.99
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 – Axle Seal For 5707 Or 1563 Bearing (Part No.30196)

Axle Seal For 5707 Or 1563 Bearing

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$6.99
Axle seal for 5707 OR 1563 bearing.Yukon Mighty seal.

Product Features:
  • Rear axle seal
  • 2.250″ O.D.
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Yukon Gear – Trac Loc Ring Gear Bolt Washer For 8" And 9" Ford (Part No.33245)

Trac Loc Ring Gear Bolt Washer For 8" And 9" Ford

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$3.99
Trac Loc ring gear bolt washer for 8″ and 9″ Ford.

Product Features:
  • Ring gear bolt for Ford 8″ and 9″
  • For Trac Loc positraction applications only
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Motive Gear – Differential Pinion Nut (Part No.379570S)

Differential Pinion Nut

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$6.49
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 – Flange Yoke For 8.8" Ford Passenger And 8.8" Ford IFS Truck (4.3" Od) (Part No.41048)

Flange Yoke For 8.8" Ford Passenger And 8.8" Ford IFS Truck (4.3" Od)

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$286.99
Yukon flange yoke for 8.8″ Ford passenger and 8.8″ Ford IFS truck (4.3″ OD). All Yukon yokes come with a one year warranty against manufacturing defects.

Product Features:
  • Fits Ford 8.8″
  • 30 spline
  • Round companion flange
  • 4.3″ O.D.
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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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Richmond Gear – RngPnnInstlKt (Part No.83-1045-1)

RngPnnInstlKt

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$199.99
RngPnnInstlKt

Pro-King – Differential Internal Nest Kit (Part No.761A717)

Differential Internal Nest Kit

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$309.99
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 – Pinion Depth Shims For Ford 9" (Part No.55056)

Pinion Depth Shims For Ford 9"

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$26.99
Pinion depth shim kit 9″ Ford.

Product Features:
  • Pinion depth shims for Ford 9″
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National – Bearings (Part No.201-CC)

Bearings

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$15.79
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
  • Controlled heat treating process for lasting performance and extended bearing life
  • Industry leading coverage
  • Professional technicians know they can depend on National
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Yukon Gear – 1541H Alloy 4 Lug Rear Axle For ’84-’88 7.5" And 8.8" Ford Thunderbird Or Cougar (Part No.21184)

1541H Alloy 4 Lug Rear Axle For '84-'88 7.5" And 8.8" Ford Thunderbird Or Cougar

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$234.99
Yukon 1541H alloy 4 lug rear axle for ’84-’88 7.5″ and 8.8″ Ford Thunderbird or Cougar with a length of 30″ inches and 28 splines. 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 C-clip axle.

Product Features:
  • 28 spline
  • 4 lug
  • 30.0″ long
  • Fits Ford 7.5″ and 8.8″ in 1980-1988 Thunderbird and Cougar
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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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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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Motive Gear – Differential Gear Install Kit (Part No.F7.5IK)

Differential Gear Install Kit

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$35.49


Product Features:
  • MINI INSTALL KIT FORD 7.5
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USA Standard Gear – Mini Spool For Ford 9" With 28 Spline Axles (Part No.59022)

Mini Spool For Ford 9" With 28 Spline Axles

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$59.99
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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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 – 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 – Yoke For Ford 8.8" Truck Or Passenger With A 1330 U/Joint Size (Part No.41049)

Yoke For Ford 8.8" Truck Or Passenger With A 1330 U/Joint Size

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$209.99
Yukon yoke for Ford 8.8″ truck or passenger with a 1330 U/joint size. 3.625″ snap ring span, 1.125″ 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
  • 1330 u-joint size
  • 3.625″ snap ring span
  • 1.062″ cap diameter
  • Outside snap ring design
  • Strap style
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Dorman – Standard Spindle Nut 13/16 In.-20 Hex Size 1-1/8 In. (sold by each) (Part No.615-074)

Standard Spindle Nut 13/16 In.-20 Hex Size 1-1/8 In. (sold by each)

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$4.49
This spindle nut 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 spindle nut matches the fit and function of the factory part on specified years, makes and models
  • Ideal solution – this nut 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 – 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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Pro-King – Differential Crush Sleeve (Part No.761A034)

Differential Crush Sleeve

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$2.99
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 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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National – Bearings (Part No.207-L)

Bearings

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$32.99
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
  • Controlled heat treating process for lasting performance and extended bearing life
  • Industry leading coverage
  • Professional technicians know they can depend on National
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Yukon Gear – Axle Stud , 58Mm X M14-2.0 (Part No.33557)

Axle Stud , 58Mm X M14-2.0

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$5.99
AXLE STUD , 58MM X M14-2.0 .
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Yukon Gear – Grizzly Locker, Ford 9" With 35 Splines, For Use With Load Bolt Dropout (Part No.28012)

Grizzly Locker, Ford 9" With 35 Splines, For Use With Load Bolt Dropout

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$993.99
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 is a mechanical locking differential. It features a forged case and 8620 internals for maximum strength. It’s patented design reduces common locker failures. All units assembled in the USA! This unit has been machined for use in dropouts with a load-bolt. 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
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Yukon Gear – Dura Grip Case For Ford 8.8", 31 Spline (Part No.20073)

Dura Grip Case For Ford 8.8", 31 Spline

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$386.99
Product Features:
  • Dura Grip positraction carrier case
  • Does not include spider gears
  • Fits Ford 8.8″ with 31 spline axles
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Popular 1988 Ford Thunderbird Drivetrains Categories

1988 Ford Thunderbird Drivetrains

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Top-Rated Drivetrains Brands For Your 1988 Ford Thunderbird

Trusted Drivetrains OEM and aftermarket product brands are what Advance Auto Parts specializes in. The brands we work with are sure to keep that 1988 Ford Thunderbird running right for years to come. In our inventory you’ll find brands like Moog, Valvoline, Driveworks, and even more.

Popular Powertrax Drivetrains

You’ll find popular Powertrax brand products across Differentials. All are waiting to get your 1988 Ford Thunderbird back on the road. Some of the top-rated Powertrax products in these categories are:
Lock Right Locker
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Lock Right Locker
Differential Open Unit and Components

FAQs for 1988 Ford Thunderbird Drivetrains

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

Out of 274 Drivetrains for the 1988 Ford Thunderbird, the most popular in our inventory are:
Greaseable Premium Universal Joint
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Greaseable Premium Universal Joint
U-Joints
Greaseable Premium Universal Joint
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Greaseable Premium Universal Joint
U-Joints
Differential Cover Gasket
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(121)
Differential Cover Gasket
Rear Housing Cover Gaskets

What are the top-rated 1988 Ford Thunderbird Drivetrains?

Top-rated Drivetrains for your 1988 Ford Thunderbird based on customer reviews/ratings are:
Universal Joint
from $15.99
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Universal Joint
“Good price and exact fit”
Bearings
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(39)
Bearings
“Perfect fit. Make sure you get your bearings completely filled with grease when reassembling your hubs.”
Oil Seal
from $5.49
(38)
Oil Seal
“Exact fit , price was good”