1997 Ford Thunderbird Drivetrains

Essential 1997 Ford Thunderbird Drivetrains

Yukon Gear – One (1) Specialty Bearing Race To Adapt Small Bearing Journal Into A 3.250" Dropout (Part No.32157)

One (1) Specialty Bearing Race To Adapt Small Bearing Journal Into A 3.250" Dropout

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One (1) specialty bearing race to adapt small bearing journal into a 3.250″ dropout. This adapter allows the use of a 28 or 31 spline carrier, positraction or locker in a 3.250″ dropout. This is a perfect solution if you are currently running 28 or 31 spline axles but are looking to upgrade to 35 spline later, or are stepping down from 35 spline but don’t want to buy a new dropout.

Product Features:
  • Carrier race
  • Fits Ford 9″
  • Conversion race to install small bearing carrier into 3.250″ dropout
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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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    Motive Gear – Differential Pinion Shaft (Part No.B7AZ4211A)

    Differential Pinion Shaft

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    Product Features:
    • FORD 9″ CROSS PIN
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    Yukon Gear – Standard Open Spider Gear Kit For 8.8" Ford (And IFS) With 28 Spline Axles (Part No.16019)

    Standard Open Spider Gear Kit For 8.8" Ford (And IFS) With 28 Spline Axles

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    $285.99
    Yukon standard open spider gear kit for 8.8″ Ford (and IFS) with 28 spline axles and 3/4″ pin. Yukon uses higher quality materials and better techniques than OEM to ensure a longer lasting spider gear set. All components come with a one year warranty against manufacturing defects.

    Product Features:
    • Spider gear kit
    • Fit Ford 8.8″ open differential with 28 spline axles
    • Includes two side gears, two pinion gears, cross pin shaft, cross pin bolt and spider gear thrust washers.
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    MOOG Driveline Products – Greaseable Super Strength Universal Joint (Part No.235)

    Greaseable Super Strength Universal Joint

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    $34.99
    Backed by superior materials and rigorous testing, MOOG Super Strength universal joints deliver reliable performance you can count on. MOOG problem-solving innovations ensure fast, hassle-free installation.

    Product Features:
    • BUILT TO LAST — Rugged design specifically engineered for applications with higher torque and horsepower
    • COMPREHENSIVE COVERAGE — Available for foreign and domestic nameplates
    • CORROSION PROTECTION — Exclusive MICRO SHIELDΓ┐ó coating protects against rust and corrosion
    • GREASABLE DESIGN — Bearing cups feature a radial design to allow 360 Degrees lubricant distribution to all bearing surfaces
    • KEEPS DIRT OUT — Abrasion-resistant nitrile seals provide ideal grease retention and protection from under-vehicle contaminants
    • RIGOROUS TESTING — Comprehensive testing throughout design and development processes by MOOG engineers for quality you can count on
    • STRONG AND DURABLE — Bearing cups are cold-forged, case-hardened and precision ground while steel cross is forged and carburized heat treated for strength and durability
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    Carquest Premium – New CV Axle Assembly (Part No.NCV11125)

    New CV Axle Assembly

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    $113.99
    Manufactured to be an OE replacement, CV axles use 100% new materials and are engineered for ease of installation and long service.

    Product Features:
    • All New Materials
    • Engineered for OE Fitment
    • -40 Degree Rated CV Boots
    • Moly-Blend Grease in inner and outer joints
    • New nut and mounting hardware included if required
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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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    Pro-King – Differential Internal Nest Kit (Part No.762B717A)

    Differential Internal Nest Kit

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    $99.99
    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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    Felpro – Differential Cover Gasket (Part No.RDS 55341)

    Differential Cover Gasket

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    $14.99
    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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    Yukon Gear – 1.250" Pinion Adaptor Sleeve (Stock Pinion Into Large Support) (Part No.32239)

    1.250" Pinion Adaptor Sleeve (Stock Pinion Into Large Support)

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    $74.99
    1.250″ pinion adaptor sleeve (stock pinion into large support).

    Product Features:
    • Adapter sleeve
    • Fits Ford 9″
    • Adapts 28 spline pinion into 35 spline pinion support
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    Yukon Gear – 8.5" & 8.2" GM Carrier Installation Kit (Part No.57008)

    8.5" & 8.2" GM Carrier Installation Kit

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    $109.99
    Yukon Carrier installation kits are great, low cost kit for carrier changes such as Positraction or locker upgrades. Carrier installation kit for GM 8.2″ & 8.5″ differential. This kit contains carrier bearings, races and shims.

    Product Features:
    • Fits GM 7.5″, 7.625″ 8.2″ and 8.5″
    • Includes carrier bearings and races and “super” carrier shim kit
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    Yukon Gear – Pilot Bearing For Ford 9" (Part No.18042)

    Pilot Bearing For Ford 9"

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    $38.99
    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 – Mighty Seal (Part No.30214)

    Mighty Seal

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    $26.99
    Axle seal.Yukon Mighty seal.

    Product Features:
    • Rear axle seal
    • Fits Ford 8″
    • 2.264″ O.D.
    • 1.365″ I.D.
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    Driveworks – Tapered Roller Bearing (Part No.S-HM-89443)

    Tapered Roller Bearing

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    $20.29
    Product Features:
    • Brand may vary by location
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    Yukon Gear – Standard Open Spider Gear Kit For 7.5" Ford With 28 Spline Axles (Part No.16014)

    Standard Open Spider Gear Kit For 7.5" Ford With 28 Spline Axles

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    $214.99
    Yukon standard open spider gear kit for 7.5″ Ford with 28 spline axles. Yukon uses higher quality materials and better techniques than OEM to ensure a longer lasting spider gear set. All components come with a one year warranty against manufacturing defects.

    Product Features:
    • Spider gear kit
    • Fit Ford 7.5″ open differential
    • Includes two side gears, two pinion gears, cross pin shaft, cross pin bolt and spider gear thrust washers.
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    National – Shaft Repair Sleeve (Part No.99155)

    Shaft Repair Sleeve

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    $38.49
    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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    Driveworks – Axle Repair Bearing (Part No.S-RP-5707)

    Axle Repair Bearing

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    $16.49
    Value-priced bearing meets all cataloged application requirements.

    Product Features:
    • Brand may vary by location
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    Yukon Gear – 9" Ford Pinion Nut, 35 Spline Large Pinion Oversize (Part No.33161)

    9" Ford Pinion Nut, 35 Spline Large Pinion Oversize

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    $26.99
    9″ Ford pinion nut, 35 spline Large pinion oversize.

    Product Features:
    • Pinion nut
    • Fits Ford 9″ with 35 spline pinion
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    National – Bearings (Part No.FC-66998)

    Bearings

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    $10.79
    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
    • Available in both caged design and full complement
    • Industry leading coverage
    • Professional technicians know they can depend on National
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    National – Multi Purpose Seal (Part No.5778V)

    Multi Purpose Seal

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    $69.99
    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:
    • Design type: spring loaded; multi-lip
    • Temperature range: -100°F to 450°F; -73°C to 232°C
    • Resistant to hydrocarbon/oxygenate blends and provides superior performance
    • Provides excellent dry running capabilities, low coefficient of friction and excellent resistance to chemicals
    • Delivers quality and reliable performance for every type of repair
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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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    National – Bearings (Part No.25523)

    Bearings

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    $19.79
    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
    • 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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    Dorman – Help – Driveshaft Flange Bolts (Part No.80992)

    Driveshaft Flange Bolts

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    $20.29
    This drive shaft 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 engine mount bolt matches the fit and function of the factory part on specified years, makes and models
    • Ideal solution – this drive shaft 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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    National – Bearings (Part No.NP945727)

    Bearings

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    $30.49
    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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    Pro-King – Differential Rebuild Kit (Part No.762B004)

    Differential Rebuild Kit

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    $125.99
    Pro-King is the leading supplier of transmission and driveline products in the aftermarket. All products are designed to meet or exceed OE quality, form, fit and funtion.

    Product Features:
    • Contains the highest quality Japanese bearings
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    Yukon Gear – Preload Shim Kit For Chrysler 8.75" & Ford 9" (Part No.55030)

    Preload Shim Kit For Chrysler 8.75" & Ford 9"

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    $21.99
    8.75″ Chrysler & 9″ Ford preload shim kit.

    Product Features:
    • Preload shim kit for Ford 9″ and Chrysler 8.75″ with ’41’ and ’42’ case housing
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    Yukon Gear – Redline Synthetic "Shock Proof" Oil – 3 Quarts (Part No.15000)

    Redline Synthetic "Shock Proof" Oil - 3 Quarts

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    $99.99
    Redline Synthetic “Shock Proof” Oil. 3 Quarts.

    Product Features:
    • Includes three quarts of Redline Shockproof oil
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    Dorman – Standard Spindle Nut 3/4 In.-16 Hex Size 1-1/16 In. (sold by each) (Part No.615-072)

    Standard Spindle Nut 3/4 In.-16 Hex Size 1-1/16 In. (sold by each)

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    $3.99
    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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    Popular 1997 Ford Thunderbird Drivetrains Categories

    1997 Ford Thunderbird Drivetrains

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