1988 Pontiac Firebird Differentials

Essential 1988 Pontiac Firebird Differentials

Motive Gear – Differential Carrier Gear Kit (Part No.GM7.5BI)

Differential Carrier Gear Kit

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$115.99


Product Features:
  • INTERNAL KT GM 7.5 26 SPL
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USA Standard Gear – Master Overhaul Kit for the ’81 & older GM 7.5" Differential (Part No.37048)

Master Overhaul Kit for the '81 & older GM 7.5" Differential

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$169.99
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 1981 and down GM 7.5″
  • 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, oil baffles and slingers, thread locker, marking compound with brush, silicone and gasket.
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Pro-King – Differential Internal Nest Kit (Part No.741A717A)

Differential Internal Nest Kit

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$155.99
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.56015)

Bearing Race Driver

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$215.99
Bearing race driver. No return.

Product Features:
  • Bearing race driver
  • Fits HM88610 race
  • All steel construction
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Yukon Gear – Posi Shim Kit For GM 7.5" & 7.625" Eaton Positraction (Part No.16047)

Posi Shim Kit For GM 7.5" & 7.625" Eaton Positraction

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$42.99
Product Features:
  • Shim kit
  • Fits GM 7.5″ and 7.625″ with Eaton positraction
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Yukon Gear – Differential Cover B (Part No.33572)

Differential Cover B

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$7.99
Differential Cover B

USA Standard Gear – Pinion Installation Kit For ’82-’99 GM 7.5" & 7.625" (Part No.60010)

Pinion Installation Kit For '82-'99 GM 7.5" & 7.625"

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$153.99
7.5″ & 7.625″ GM 82-99 PINION KIT .

Product Features:
  • Fits 1982-1999 GM 7.5″ and 7.625″
  • Uses Koyo bearings and races
  • Included are pinion bearings and races, pinion seal, pinion nut, crush sleeve, marking compound and brush.
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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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Motive Gear – Differential Pinion Nut (Part No.3752901)

Differential 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 o
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Richmond Gear – Differential Cross Shaft (Part No.80-0270-1)

Differential Cross Shaft

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$64.99
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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Felpro – Differential Cover Gasket (Part No.RDS 55028-1)

Differential Cover Gasket

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$9.99
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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Pro-King – Differential Cross Shaft (Part No.742G930)

Differential Cross Shaft

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$2.79
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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Powertrax – Lock Right Locker (Part No.2415-LR)

Lock Right Locker

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$442.99
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 – Set Up Bearing (Part No.56045)

    Set Up Bearing

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    $153.99
    M802048 set-up bearing (one bearing). No return.

    Product Features:
    • Set up bearing
    • Fits M802048 pinion bearing
    • Easily slips on and off pinion journal to allow for easier pinion depth adjustment
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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 – 8.5" GM Spartan Locker Cross Pin (Part No.17024)

    8.5" GM Spartan Locker Cross Pin

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    $49.99
    Product Features:
    • USA Standard Gear heavy-duty cross pin shaft
    • Fits GM 8.5″ and 8.6″
    • Works with Spartan Locker or standard open spider gears
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    Yukon Gear – Replacement Carrier Shim Kit For Dana 60, 70, 70HD, 70U & 80 (Part No.55011)

    Replacement Carrier Shim Kit For Dana 60, 70, 70HD, 70U & 80

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    $13.99
    Product Features:
    • Carrier shim kit for Dana Spicer 60, 70, 70HD, 70U and 80
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    Dorman – Differential Ring And Pinion Set (Part No.697-812)

    Differential Ring And Pinion Set

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    $216.99
    This differential ring and pinion directly replaces the original equipment on specific vehicle years, makes and models.

    Product Features:
    • Direct replacement – this ring and pinion set matches the fit and function of the original components on certain vehicle applications
    • Effective fix – eliminates grinding and whining from failed original bearings
    • Thoroughly tested – vehicle try-on testing and rigorous quality control measures ensure longevity
    • Trustworthy quality – backed by team of designers and engineers in the United States
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    National – Bearings (Part No.LM102910)

    Bearings

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    $6.99
    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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    Motive Gear – Ring Gear Bolt (Part No.14066913)

    Ring Gear Bolt

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    $2.49


    Product Features:
    • RING GEAR BOLT 8.5″ 7.5″ 7/16 X 20 LEFT HAND
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    Yukon Gear – 7.2" GM 7.5" GM & 8.2" GM Pinion Seal (Part No.30192)

    7.2" GM 7.5" GM & 8.2" GM Pinion Seal

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    7.2″ GM 7.5″ GM & 8.2″ GM pinion seal.Yukon Mighty seal.

    Product Features:
    • Pinion seal
    • Fits GM 7.2″ IFS, 1999 and down GM 7.5″ and 7.625″ and GM 8.2″
    • 2.660″ O.D.
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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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    Motive Gear – Differential Mini Spool (Part No.MS7.5-28)

    Differential Mini Spool

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    $101.99


    Product Features:
    • MINI SPOOL GM 7 1/2″ 28 SPLINE
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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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    Yukon Gear – Redline Synthetic "Shock Proof" Oil With Positraction Additive – 4 Quarts (Part No.15005)

    Redline Synthetic "Shock Proof" Oil With Positraction Additive - 4 Quarts

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    $148.99
    Redline Synthetic “Shock Proof” Oil with positraction Additive. 4 Quarts.

    Product Features:
    • Includes four quarts of Redline Shockproof oil and one 4oz bottle of Yukon positraction additive
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    Yukon Gear – Cast Yoke For GM 12P And 12T With A 1350 U/Joint Size (Part No.41068)

    Cast Yoke For GM 12P And 12T With A 1350 U/Joint Size

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    $269.99
    Yukon cast yoke for GM 12P and 12T with a 1350 U/joint size. 3.625″ snap ring span, 1.188″ cap diameter. Outside snap ring. All Yukon yokes come with a one year warranty against manufacturing defects.

    Product Features:
    • Fits GM 12 bolt passenger car and truck
    • 30 spline
    • 1350 u-joint size
    • Outside snap ring design
    • 3.625″ snap ring span
    • 1.188″ cap diameter
    • U-bolt style
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    Yukon Gear – Master Overhaul Kit For GM 8.5" Differential With Aftermarket Positraction (Part No.14088)

    Master Overhaul Kit For GM 8.5" Differential With Aftermarket Positraction

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    $309.99
    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 is used in 8.5″ differentials using a Yukon Dura Grip, Eaton posi, ValueTrac, True Trac, Pro-Series Auburn, Detroit Locker or standard carrier with large bearing journals. 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. Includes Supershims.

    Product Features:
    • Fits GM 8.5″ rear with aftermarket positraction
    • Included are Timken 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 – Bearing Install Kit For ’81 And Newer GM 7.5" Differential (Part No.11062)

    Bearing Install Kit For '81 And Newer GM 7.5" Differential

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    $239.99
    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 Timken bearings and races along with all high quality small parts. kit includes carrier bearings and races, pinion bearings and races, 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 1982-1999 GM 7.5″ and 7.625″
    • Included are carrier bearings and races, pinion bearings and races, pinion seal, crush sleeve , marking compound and brush.
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    1988 Pontiac Firebird Differentials

    Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 1988 Pontiac Firebird. Maybe you just need a couple of Differentials. Either way, Advance Auto Parts has 160 different Differentials in our inventory ranging from $1.99 to $1,014.99. That means you can find the exact parts or products you need to keep that 1988 Pontiac Firebird running smoothly.

    Differentials are only as good as their brand. We stock 11 different brands to make sure you have plenty of trusted parts to choose from for your 1988 Pontiac Firebird. Driveworks, National, 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 1988 Pontiac Firebird, but don’t take our word for it – read our customer ratings and reviews and buy with confidence. Out of the 1,253 reviews in this category, some of the top rated parts include Differential Carrier Gear Kit with 4.8 stars and Bearings with 4.5 stars.

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

    Simple repair, complete replacement, or a full rebuild. No matter the job, your 1988 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 1988 Pontiac Firebird, our most popular Felpro Differentials include:
    DIFFERENTIAL GASKET
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    DIFFERENTIAL GASKET
    Rear Differential Cover Gaskets

    Top 1988 Pontiac Firebird Differentials from Dorman

    Dorman products are another trusted brand when it comes to Differentials for your 1988 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 1988 Pontiac Firebird Differentials

    What are the most purchased Differentials for the 1988 Pontiac Firebird?

    Out of 160 Differentials for the 1988 Pontiac Firebird, the most popular in our inventory are:
    Taper Bearing Set
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    Taper Bearing Set
    Differential Bearings
    Bearings
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    (25)
    Bearings
    Differential Bearings
    3 Qt - Penzoil 80W90 Conventional Gear Oil
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    This product is not rated
    3 Qt – Penzoil 80W90 Conventional Gear Oil
    Differential Oil

    What are the top-rated 1988 Pontiac Firebird Differentials?

    Top-rated Differentials for your 1988 Pontiac Firebird based on customer reviews/ratings are:
    Differential Carrier Gear Kit
    from $159.99
    (6)
    Differential Carrier Gear Kit
    “perfick fit for 01 blazer !!!!”
    Bearings
    from $6.99
    (6)
    Bearings
    “perfect fit”
    Bearings
    from $18.79
    (3)
    Bearings
    “as advertised”