1988 Pontiac Firebird Differentials

Essential 1988 Pontiac Firebird Differentials

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 – Crush Sleeve For GM 7.6" IRS, 8.5", 8.6", 8.75", 8.875" & Nissan Titan Rear – Approx 0.620" Long (Part No.33097)

Crush Sleeve For GM 7.6" IRS, 8.5", 8.6", 8.75", 8.875" & Nissan Titan Rear - Approx 0.620" Long

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$5.99
Replacement Crush Sleeve for GM 7.6″ IRS, 8.5″, 8.6″, 8.75″, 8.875″ & Nissan Titan rear. Approx 0.620″ long.

Product Features:
  • Crush sleeve for Jeep JK rear, GM 7.6″ IRS, 8.5″ and 8.6″ and Nissan Titan rear
  • 0.620″ tall
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USA Standard Gear – Spider Gear Kit For GM 12 Bolt Car And Truck (Part No.39021)

Spider Gear Kit For GM 12 Bolt Car And Truck

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$161.99
Product Features:
  • Spider gear kit
  • Fits GM 12 bolt passenger car and truck open differential with 30 spline axles
  • Includes two side gears, two pinion gears, cross pin shaft, cross pin bolt and spider gear thrust washers.
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Yukon Gear – Ring Gear Bolt (Part No.33049)

Ring Gear Bolt

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$6.99
Ring gear bolt for GM 7.5″, 7.6″, 7.6″ IRS, 8.0″, 8.25″ IFS, 8.5″, 8.6″ & 8.6″ IRS. 7/16″ x 20.

Product Features:
  • Ring gear bolt for GM 7.5″, 7.625″, 7.6″ IRS, 8.0″, 8.25″ IFS, 8.5″, 8.6″ and 8.6″ IRS
  • 7/16″ x 20
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Yukon Gear – 1541H Alloy Rear Axle For GM 7.625" (’93-’97 Camaro With Disc Brakes And With O Traction Control (Part No.21602)

1541H Alloy Rear Axle For GM 7.625" ('93-'97 Camaro With Disc Brakes And With O Traction Control

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$217.99
Yukon 1541H alloy rear axle for GM 7.625″ (’93-’97 Camaro with disc brakes and w/o traction control)with a length of 32 1/8″ 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.

Product Features:
  • 28 spline
  • 5 lug
  • 32 1/8″ long
  • Fits GM 7.625″ in 1993-1997 Camaro without traction control
  • Disc brakes only
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Yukon Gear – Pinion Nut (Part No.33150)

Pinion Nut

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$11.99
Pinion nut for GM 12 bolt car & truck, 55-62 car & truck, 8.2″, 8.2″ Buick/Olds/Pontiac & 63-79 Corvette. 1 1/8″ socket, 7/8″ x 16 thread.

Product Features:
  • Pinion nut for GM 12 bolt car and truck, 8.2″, 8.2″ Buick, Oldsmobile and Pontiac and 1963-1979 Corvette
  • 7/8″ x 16 thread
  • 1 1/8″ socket
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Yukon Gear – Cast Yoke For GM 8.5" With A 1350 U/Joint Size (Part No.41092)

Cast Yoke For GM 8.5" With A 1350 U/Joint Size

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$234.99
Yukon cast yoke for GM 8.5″ with a 1350 U/joint size. 3.625″ snap ring span, 1.188″ cap diameter. Outside snap ring. This yoke uses straps. All Yukon yokes come with a one year warranty against manufacturing defects.

Product Features:
  • Fits GM 8.5″
  • 30 spline
  • 1350 u-joint size
  • Outside snap ring design
  • 3.625″ snap ring span
  • 1.188″ cap diameter
  • Strap style
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Yukon Gear – Pinion Nut Washer (Part No.33167)

Pinion Nut Washer

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$14.99
Pinion nut washer for GM 7.2″ IFS, 7.5″, 7.6″, 7.6″ IFS, 8.5″, 8.6″ & 9.5″.

Product Features:
  • Pinion nut washer for GM 7.2″ IFS, 7.5″, 7.625″, 7.6″ IFS, 8.5″, 8.6″ and 9.5″.
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Yukon Gear – Differential (Part No.26014)

Differential

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$889.99
Differential

Motive Gear – Differential Ring and Pinion (Part No.GM10-342)

Differential Ring and Pinion

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$224.99


Product Features:
  • GM 10BL 8.5 R/P 3.42 MG FRT/REAR
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Motive Gear – Differential Pinion Seal (Part No.8460N)

Differential Pinion Seal

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$8.29
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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Mr. Gasket – Differential Gasket (Part No.84A)

Differential Gasket

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$18.09
Mr. Gasket Axle Housing/Differential Cover or Rear End Gaskets are manufactured from a .047-inch thick cellulose/nitrile composite gasket material for excellent sealing and durability. They are precision die-cut for an excellent fit. Fits 1965-1972 Chevrolet/GM passenger car 12 bolt 8.875-inch ring gear 1965-72 Passenger Car.

Product Features:
  • .047″ thick cellulose/nitrile composite gasket material
  • Precision die cut
  • Reusable
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Motive Gear – Differential Gear Install Kit (Part No.GM7.5IK)

Differential Gear Install Kit

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$49.99


Product Features:
  • MINI INSTALL KIT GM 7.5
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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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$153.99
Product Features:
  • Positraction spring kit
  • Fits GM 7.5″ and 7.625″ Dura Grip
  • Includes preload plates
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Yukon Gear – Steel Cover For GM 7.5" & 7.625" (Part No.32331)

Steel Cover For GM 7.5" & 7.625"

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$67.99
Product Features:
  • Fits GM 7.5″ and 7.625″
  • Steel
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Yukon Gear – Pinion Install Kit For GM 8.2" Differential For Buick, Pontiac, And Oldsmobile (Part No.13068)

Pinion Install Kit For GM 8.2" Differential For Buick, Pontiac, And Oldsmobile

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$282.99
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, 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 8.2″ Buick, Oldsmobile and Pontiac
  • Included are pinion bearings and races, pinion seal, crush sleeve, complete pinion shim kit, and marking compound with brush.
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Yukon Gear – Positraction Cross Pin Bolt For GM 12 Bolt Car And Truck (Part No.33344)

Positraction Cross Pin Bolt For GM 12 Bolt Car And Truck

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$28.99
Positraction cross pin bolt for GM 12P and 12T.

Product Features:
  • Cross pin bolt for GM 12 bolt passenger car and truck
  • For OEM positraction applications only
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Yukon Gear – 14 Plate Carbon Clutches For GM 8.2", GM 8.5", 12T, 12P, Ford 8.8" & Cast Iron ‘Vette (Part No.16041)

14 Plate Carbon Clutches For GM 8.2", GM 8.5", 12T, 12P, Ford 8.8" & Cast Iron 'Vette

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$404.99
Product Features:
  • Clutch kit
  • Fits Ford 8.8″, 1963-1979 Corvette, GM 12 bolt passenger car and truck, 8.2″, 8.5″ and 8.6″ Dura Grip positraction
  • 14 piece kit
  • Carbon fiber clutches
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Valvoline – DEXRON – VI ATF Full Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid, 1 Quart (Part No.822405)

DEXRON - VI ATF Full Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid, 1 Quart

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$14.49
Valvoline DEXRON-VI/MERCON LV ATF is a full-synthetic transmission fluid formulated with advanced additive technology to meet and exceed the requirements of the General Motors DEXRON-VI specification. It is officially licensed and approved by GM and is fully back-serviceable and can be used wherever DEXRON-II and/or DEXRON-III are recommended. Recommended for use in the following applications: DEXRON-VI, DEXRON-III, DEXRON-II, and Allison C-4.

Product Features:
  • Formulated with full-synthetic 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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Motive Gear – Differential Carrier Gear Kit (Part No.GM10BI)

Differential Carrier Gear Kit

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$111.99


Product Features:
  • GM10 BOLT 8.5″ 28 SPL INTERNAL KIT (OPEN)
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Yukon Gear – Differential Cover B (Part No.33572)

Differential Cover B

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$7.99
Differential Cover B

Yukon Gear – 8.6" GM 12P 12T & F8.8 Carrier Installation Kit (Part No.57010)

8.6" GM 12P 12T & F8.8 Carrier Installation Kit

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$121.99
Yukon Carrier installation kits are great, low cost kit for carrier changes such as Positraction or locker upgrades. Carrier installation kit for GM 8.6″, 12 bolt car and 12 bolt truck differential. This kit contains carrier bearings, races and shims.

Product Features:
  • Fits GM 12 bolt passenger car and truck and 8.6″
  • Includes carrier bearings and races and “super” carrier shim kit
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USA Standard Gear – Spartan Locker For GM 8.5" With 28 Spline Axles, Includes Heavy-Duty Cross Pin Shaft (Part No.17040)

Spartan Locker For GM 8.5" With 28 Spline Axles, Includes Heavy-Duty Cross Pin Shaft

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$649.99
The Spartan Locker, by USA Standard Gear, provides reliable traction at a low cost. Give your vehicle great traction and save some cash. Choose a Spartan Locker for better traction. The Spartan locker by USA standard gear is a mechanical locker that replaces the spiders in a standard case. The Spartan locker’s design does not use the thrust washers and has a revolutionary spring and pin design that makes installation a snap! The couplers and drivers are made from 9310 steel, for added strength. Each Spartan locker carries a one year warranty against defect.

Product Features:
  • Fits GM 18.5″ with 28 spline axles
  • Made from 9310 steel for added strength
  • Replaces the spiders in a standard carrier case
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FAG US – CONE (Part No.KLM102949)

CONE

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$21.99
CONE

Yukon Gear – Positraction Clutch Guide (Part No.33352)

Positraction Clutch Guide

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$8.99
Positraction clutch guide.

Product Features:
  • Clutch guide for Chrysler 9.25″, Dana Spicer 44, Dana Spicer 50, Ford 8.8″, GM 12 bolt passenger car, GM 8.2″, 8.5″ and 8.6″, 1963-1979 Corvette and Nissan Titan
  • Compatible with Dura Grip positractions only
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Yukon Gear – Dura Grip Positraction For GM 8.5" & 8.6" With 30 Spline Axles (Part No.26016)

Dura Grip Positraction For GM 8.5" & 8.6" With 30 Spline Axles

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$929.99
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 Dura Grip uses a nodular case and forged 4320 internals for added strength along with composite clutches for high performance and long life. All units are Rebuildable and many offer upgrades to increase aggressiveness for racing applications. Each unit carries a one year warranty against defects. This unit has larger bearing journals for added strength & uses heavy-duty carrier bearings & races.

Product Features:
  • Fits GM 8.5″ and 8.6″ with 30 spline axles
  • 2.73 ratio and up only
  • 4-spring, clutch style positraction
  • Internal gears are manufactured using forged 4320 steel and cut to provide stronger teeth
  • Fully rebuildable
  • Assembled in the USA
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National – Bearings (Part No.32008)

Bearings

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$36.49
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
  • Matched cup and cone components ensures consistent quality and outstanding performance
  • Industry leading coverage
  • Professional technicians know they can depend on National
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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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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 167 different Differentials in our inventory ranging from $1.99 to $1,704.99. 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 13 different brands to make sure you have plenty of trusted parts to choose from for your 1988 Pontiac Firebird. Valvoline, Yukon Gear, 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 868 reviews in this category, some of the top rated parts include Differential Carrier Gear Kit with 4.8 stars and Wheel Bearing and Seal Kit with 5.0 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
from $20.99
(38)
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 167 Differentials for the 1988 Pontiac Firebird, the most popular in our inventory are:
DEX/MERC Automatic Transmission Fluid, 1 Gallon
from $35.99
(17)
DEX/MERC Automatic Transmission Fluid, 1 Gallon
Differential Oil
3 Qt - 80W90 Conventional Gear Oil With Posi Additive
from $57.99
This product is not rated
3 Qt – 80W90 Conventional Gear Oil With Posi Additive
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 !!!!”
Wheel Bearing and Seal Kit
from $151.99
(2)
Wheel Bearing and Seal Kit
“All you need to overhaul a diff, at a good price”
Differential Master Bearing Kit - Koyo
from $124.99
(1)
Differential Master Bearing Kit – Koyo
“Worked perfect for my application”