1990 Ford Thunderbird Performance Drivetrains
Keep Your 1990 Ford Thunderbird in Top Shape with Quality Performance Drivetrains
Whether you’re repairing or upgrading your Performance Drivetrain, using high-quality parts is key to keeping your 1990 Ford Thunderbird looking sharp and performing at its best. At Advance Auto Parts we carry a wide selection of dependable options, including Performance Posi Units and Components, Performance Universal Joints, and Performance Ring and Pinions. Whether you’re replacing a damaged part or enhancing your truck’s style and protection, you’ll find exactly what you need to get the job done right.
Competitive Prices and Extensive Inventory
The average price for a 1990 Ford Thunderbird Performance Drivetrain at Advance Auto Parts is around $253.55, with a range that starts at $37.49 and goes up to $544.99. With 9 options in stock from 4 trusted brands, finding the right fit is easy. Popular picks like Spicer Universal Joint, 5-1310-1X, Motive Gear Performance Differential Ring and Pinion, F888488, and Richmond Gear Differential Ring And Pinion, F88355 start at just $44.99 and offer a great balance of form and function.
Explore Related Parts
While you’re upgrading or replacing your Performance Drivetrain, don’t forget to check out other key components like Performance Distributors and Performance Ignition Products. At Advance Auto Parts, we’re here to help you keep your 1990 Ford Thunderbird in peak condition, inside and out.
Find Your Specific 1990 Ford Thunderbird Performance Drivetrains
Looking for the perfect Performance Drivetrain for your 1990 Ford Thunderbird? You’re in the right place. Below, you’ll find links to various types of Performance Drivetrains that fit your vehicle. At Advance Auto Parts, we offer only the highest quality OEM and aftermarket Performance Drivetrains, ensuring durability and a precise fit for your Ford Thunderbird. Whether you’re driving a 1990 model or another popular model year like
1988,
1989,
1991,
1992,
1993,
1994,
1995,
1996, and
1997, we’ve got you covered. Purchasing Performance Drivetrains from Advance Auto Parts is a smart choice, giving you access to trusted brands and parts built to perform. Below, you’ll find links to various types of Performance Drivetrains that fit your vehicle.
Essential 1990 Ford Thunderbird Performance Drivetrains
Richmond Gear – Richmond Gear Differential Mini Spool, 78-8831-1 (Part No.78-8831-1)
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$151.99
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.
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Powertrax – Powertrax Differential Lock Assembly, 1822-LR (Part No.1822-LR)
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$371.99
For vehicles that are driven daily, the Power Trax 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 Power Trax No-Slip locker easily installs in to your differential carrier using basic tools and without affecting your ring and pinion settings. Power Trax Grip-Lok, Lock-Right Lockers and No-Slip Traction Systems automatically provide 100% traction on-demand, under the toughest circumstances. The Power Trax Grip-Pro and Grip-LS performance limited slips offer smooth dependable torque transfer and traction for the best of both worlds.
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Powertrax – Powertrax Differential Lock Assembly, 9206883108 (Part No.9206883108)
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$544.99
For vehicles that are driven daily, the Power Trax 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 Power Trax No-Slip locker easily installs in to your differential carrier using basic tools and without affecting your ring and pinion settings. Power Trax Grip-Lok, Lock-Right Lockers and No-Slip Traction Systems automatically provide 100% traction on-demand, under the toughest circumstances. The Power Trax Grip-Pro and Grip-LS performance limited slips offer smooth dependable torque transfer and traction for the best of both worlds.
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Powertrax – Powertrax Differential Lock Assembly, 1810-LR (Part No.1810-LR)
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$339.99
For vehicles that are driven daily, the Power Trax 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 Power Trax No-Slip locker easily installs in to your differential carrier using basic tools and without affecting your ring and pinion settings. Power Trax Grip-Lok, Lock-Right Lockers and No-Slip Traction Systems automatically provide 100% traction on-demand, under the toughest circumstances. The Power Trax Grip-Pro and Grip-LS performance limited slips offer smooth dependable torque transfer and traction for the best of both worlds.
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Motive Gear – Motive Gear Performance Differential Ring and Pinion, F890457 (Part No.F890457)
Richmond Gear – Richmond Gear Differential Ring And Pinion, 49-0027-1 (Part No.49-0027-1)
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$344.99
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!
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Richmond Gear – Richmond Gear RngPnn, 69-0067-1 (Part No.69-0067-1)
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$360.99
Richmond Gear RngPnn, 69-0067-1. DRIVELINE – TRANSMISSION PARTS>DIFFERENTIAL PARTS>RING AND PINION KITS>RING AND PINION KITS from Richmond Gear
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Richmond Gear – Richmond Gear Ring and Pinion Set, F9543 (Part No.F9543)
Motive Gear – Motive Gear Performance Differential Ring and Pinion, F890411 (Part No.F890411)
Richmond Gear – Richmond Gear Differential Ring And Pinion, F88355 (Part No.F88355)
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$185.99
Excel’s broad line of original equipment automotive and light truck/SUV replacement ring & pinion gears, axles, and installation kits offer Richmond’s high OEM quality at affordable prices. The Excel product line covers the most popular vehicles on the road today.
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Motive Gear – Motive Gear Performance Differential Ring and Pinion, F890543 (Part No.F890543)
Motive Gear – Motive Gear Performance Differential Ring and Pinion, F888410 (Part No.F888410)
Richmond Gear – Richmond Gear Ring and Pinion Set, F9583 (Part No.F9583)
Richmond Gear – Richmond Gear Ring and Pinion Set, F9433 (Part No.F9433)
Richmond Gear – Richmond Gear Differential Ring And Pinion, F9389 (Part No.F9389)
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$185.99
Excel’s broad line of original equipment automotive and light truck/SUV replacement ring & pinion gears, axles, and installation kits offer Richmond’s high OEM quality at affordable prices. The Excel product line covers the most popular vehicles on the road today.
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Richmond Gear – Richmond Gear RngPnn, 69-0361-1 (Part No.69-0361-1)
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$342.99
Richmond Gear RngPnn, 69-0361-1. DRIVELINE – TRANSMISSION PARTS>DIFFERENTIAL PARTS>RING AND PINION KITS>RING AND PINION KITS from Richmond Gear
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Yukon Gear – Yukon Gear 1310 To 1330 Adapter U/Joint, 42005 (Part No.42005)
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$59.99
“Yukon 1310 to 1330 adapter U/Joint. The 1310 side has a 3.219″” span and 1.062″” caps. The 1330 side has a 3.625″” span and 1.062″” caps. Both sides are outside snap ring.”
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Spicer – Spicer Universal Joint, 5-1310-1X (Part No.5-1310-1X)
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$44.99
When you see the Spicer name, you know you are buying the highest quality product available. Spicer universal joints are no exception. Dana manufactures a full line of Spicer universal joints that are engineered to ensure longer life for vehicles in a wide variety of applications, from light vehicle to commercial and off-highway.
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Spicer – Spicer Universal Joint, Greaseable Cleveland P55 55 675 Series, 5-3255X (Part No.5-3255X)
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$48.99
Demand genuine Spicer. Dana design, engineering, testing and manufacturing processes all work in conjunction with one another to ensure unparalleled performance that non-genuine parts simply cannot deliver.
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Yukon Gear – Yukon Gear 1350 To 1410 Conversion U/Joint, 42006 (Part No.42006)
Spicer – Spicer Universal Joint, 5-1330-1X (Part No.5-1330-1X)
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$37.49
When you see the Spicer name, you know you are buying the highest quality product available. Spicer universal joints are no exception. Dana manufactures a full line of Spicer universal joints that are engineered to ensure longer life for vehicles in a wide variety of applications, from light vehicle to commercial and off-highway.
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Spicer – Spicer Universal Joint, Greaseable, 5-2031X (Part No.5-2031X)
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$125.99
Demand genuine Spicer. Dana design, engineering, testing and manufacturing processes all work in conjunction with one another to ensure unparalleled performance that non-genuine parts simply cannot deliver.
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Yukon Gear – Yukon Gear 1350 U/Joint With Zerk Fitting, 42010 (Part No.42010)
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$51.99
“Yukon 1350 U/Joint with zerk fitting. 3.625″” snap ring span, 1.118″” cap diameter. Outside snap ring.”
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Spicer – Spicer Universal Joint, Greaseable Mechanics 2 Series ISR, 5-3242X (Part No.5-3242X)
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$35.99
Demand genuine Spicer. Dana design, engineering, testing and manufacturing processes all work in conjunction with one another to ensure unparalleled performance that non-genuine parts simply cannot deliver.
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Popular 1990 Ford Thunderbird Performance Drivetrains Categories
Most Popular Performance Posi Units and Components for 1990 Ford Thunderbirds
Enhance your 1990 Ford Thunderbird with one of the 3 Performance Posi Units and Components we have in stock, starting at just $151.99.
Powertrax – Powertrax Differential Lock Assembly, 9206883108 (Part No.9206883108)
from
$544.99
For vehicles that are driven daily, the Power Trax 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 Power Trax No-Slip locker easily installs in to your differential carrier using basic tools and without affecting your ring and pinion settings. Power Trax Grip-Lok, Lock-Right Lockers and No-Slip Traction Systems automatically provide 100% traction on-demand, under the toughest circumstances. The Power Trax Grip-Pro and Grip-LS performance limited slips offer smooth dependable torque transfer and traction for the best of both worlds.
See More
Powertrax – Powertrax Differential Lock Assembly, 1822-LR (Part No.1822-LR)
from
$371.99
For vehicles that are driven daily, the Power Trax 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 Power Trax No-Slip locker easily installs in to your differential carrier using basic tools and without affecting your ring and pinion settings. Power Trax Grip-Lok, Lock-Right Lockers and No-Slip Traction Systems automatically provide 100% traction on-demand, under the toughest circumstances. The Power Trax Grip-Pro and Grip-LS performance limited slips offer smooth dependable torque transfer and traction for the best of both worlds.
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Richmond Gear – Richmond Gear Differential Mini Spool, 78-8831-1 (Part No.78-8831-1)
from
$151.99
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.
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Best-Selling 1990 Ford Thunderbird Performance Universal Joints
Upgrade your Thunderbird with one of our 2 best-selling Performance Universal Joints.
Spicer – Spicer Universal Joint, 5-1310-1X (Part No.5-1310-1X)
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$44.99
When you see the Spicer name, you know you are buying the highest quality product available. Spicer universal joints are no exception. Dana manufactures a full line of Spicer universal joints that are engineered to ensure longer life for vehicles in a wide variety of applications, from light vehicle to commercial and off-highway.
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Spicer – Spicer Universal Joint, 5-1330-1X (Part No.5-1330-1X)
from
$37.49
When you see the Spicer name, you know you are buying the highest quality product available. Spicer universal joints are no exception. Dana manufactures a full line of Spicer universal joints that are engineered to ensure longer life for vehicles in a wide variety of applications, from light vehicle to commercial and off-highway.
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Top-Quality Performance Ring and Pinions for 1990 Ford Thunderbirds
Choose a high-quality OEM or aftermarket Performance Ring and Pinion for Ford Thunderbirds and enjoy top-notch performance from $185.99.
Motive Gear – Motive Gear Performance Differential Ring and Pinion, F888373 (Part No.F888373)
Motive Gear – Motive Gear Performance Differential Ring and Pinion, F888488 (Part No.F888488)
Motive Gear – Motive Gear Performance Differential Ring and Pinion, F888410 (Part No.F888410)
Richmond Gear – Richmond Gear Differential Ring And Pinion, F88355 (Part No.F88355)
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$185.99
Excel’s broad line of original equipment automotive and light truck/SUV replacement ring & pinion gears, axles, and installation kits offer Richmond’s high OEM quality at affordable prices. The Excel product line covers the most popular vehicles on the road today.
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FAQs for 1990 Ford Thunderbird Performance Drivetrains
What are the best-selling Performance Drivetrains for 1990 Ford Thunderbirds?
Out of 9 Performance Drivetrains that fit 1990 Ford Thunderbirds, the following parts are the top sellers:
- Spicer Universal Joint, 5-1310-1X (11279880) – $44.99
- Motive Gear Performance Differential Ring and Pinion, F888488 (19640403) – $248.99
- Richmond Gear Differential Ring And Pinion, F88355 (10586665) – $185.99
What’s the price range for 1990 Ford Thunderbird Performance Drivetrains?
The prices of Performance Drivetrains for the 1990 Ford Thunderbird range from $37.49 up to $544.99 for the most premium parts.
What is the average price of a Performance Drivetrain for a 1990 Ford Thunderbird?
The average price for Performance Drivetrains for the 1990 Ford Thunderbird is $253.55. Keep in mind the variety of part types within our Performance Drivetrain category, where you are likely to find a wide range of prices across a variety of parts and components.
Does Advance Auto Parts sell Performance Drivetrains for other Ford Thunderbird model years?
What are the cheapest Performance Drivetrains for my 1990 Ford Thunderbird?
The cheapest 1990 Ford Thunderbird Performance Drivetrains we carry are:
- Spicer Universal Joint, 5-1330-1X (12177390) – $37.49
- Spicer Universal Joint, 5-1310-1X (11279880) – $44.99
- Richmond Gear Differential Mini Spool, 78-8831-1 (10586740) – $151.99
- Richmond Gear Differential Ring And Pinion, F88355 (10586665) – $185.99
- Motive Gear Performance Differential Ring and Pinion, F888410 (20640542) – $230.99
Does Advance Auto Parts sell Performance Drivetrains for any other 1990 Ford models?
Yes. We stock Performance Drivetrains for 15 other popular 1990 Ford models. Some of the most popular are 1990 Mustang Performance Drivetrains, 1990 E-250 Econoline Performance Drivetrains, 1990 E-350 Econoline Performance Drivetrains, 1990 E-150 Econoline Performance Drivetrains, and 1990 F-350 Performance Drivetrains.
What types of Performance Drivetrains do you sell for my 1990 Ford Thunderbird?
As of 9/14/26, these are some of the most in-demand types of Performance Drivetrains for a 1990 Ford Thunderbird:
Can I get help with 1990 Ford Thunderbird Performance Drivetrain orders?
Contact our customer support team by chat or phone, through the help desk page, where you can find instant answers about Ford Performance Drivetrains and more.
What is your return policy for Ford Thunderbird Performance Drivetrains?
Advance Auto Parts keeps returns simple. For new Ford Thunderbird Performance Drivetrains and accessories, your online orders can be returned, in their original condition, within 45 days. For requirements, see the returns page.