2004 Ford Explorer Differentials

Essential 2004 Ford Explorer Differentials

Yukon Gear – Super Carrier Shim Kit For Ford 8.8", GM 12 Bolt Car & Truck, 8.6 & Vette (Part No.55002)

Super Carrier Shim Kit For Ford 8.8", GM 12 Bolt Car & Truck, 8.6 & Vette

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$59.99
Product Features:
  • Super carrier shim kit for Ford 8.8″, GM 12 bolt passenger car and truck, GM 8.0″, 8.6″, 8.6″ IRS and 1963-1979 Corvette
  • Interlocking design makes installation much easier
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Idemitsu – Type HK Automatic Transmission Fluid – 1 qt (Part No.10112-042D)

Type HK Automatic Transmission Fluid - 1 qt

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$10.79
Engineered for and meets requirements of Hyundai/Kia/Mitsubishi Automatic Transmission with SP-III specifications.

Product Features:
  • Excellent resistance to oxidation and thermal breakdown provides long fluid life and extended protection
  • Precisely engineered frictional characteristics guarantee smooth shifting and outstanding anti-shudder performance
  • Provides superior cleanliness, keeping the transmission free of sludge and varnish deposits
  • Excellent seal compatibility and conditioning reduces risk of fluid leaks due to seal shrinkage, hardening and cracking
  • Advanced anti-wear technology provides maximum protection to gears and bearings
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Dorman – Differential Yoke including Seal and Pinion Nut (Part No.697-507)

Differential Yoke including Seal and Pinion Nut

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$48.99
A worn or damaged differential pinion flange can lead to driveline vibrations and fluid leaks. This part is designed to match the performance of the original equipment pinion flange on specified vehicles. It has been engineered to help restore a secure and reliable connection between the differential pinion and the drive shaft when the original flange is rusted, worn or damaged. It is made of rugged materials for reliable service and durability.

Product Features:
  • Direct replacement – this differential pinion flange is designed to match the performance of the original equipment flange on specified vehicles.
  • Ideal solution – engineered to help restore a secure and reliable connection between the differential pinion and the drive shaft when the original flange is worn or damaged.
  • Durable construction – designed and manufactured to strict specifications for reliable performance
  • Trustworthy quality – backed by a team of product experts in the United States and more than a century of automotive experience
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USA Standard Gear – Pinion Installation Kit For ’09 & Down Ford 8.8 (Part No.60009)

Pinion Installation Kit For '09 & Down Ford 8.8

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$119.99
8.8″ FORD 09 & DWN PINION KIT .

Product Features:
  • Fits 2009 and down Ford 8.8″
  • 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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Pro-King – Differential Pinion Shim Kit (Part No.742G202)

Differential Pinion Shim Kit

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$5.99
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 – Differential Parts K (Part No.14222)

Differential Parts K

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$381.99
Differential Parts K

Dorman – Differential Clutch Kit (Part No.697-780)

Differential Clutch Kit

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$262.99
This differential disc kit is a low-cost, time-saving repair solution for the posi-traction function. They are designed to match the fit and performance of the original disc on specific vehicle years, makes and models.

Product Features:
  • Direct replacement – this differential clutch kit provides the necessary components for repairing the original equipment on specific vehicles.
  • Quality materials – all components are built for reliable longevity and performance.
  • Smart solution – provides original equipment fit and function for a competitive price compared to original manufacturer
  • Trustworthy quality – backed by team of designers and engineers in the United States
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USA Standard Gear – Spartan Locker For Ford 8.8", 31 Spline, Includes Heavy-Duty Cross Pin Shaft (Part No.17005)

Spartan Locker For Ford 8.8", 31 Spline, 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 Ford 8.8″ with 31 spline axles and 7/8″ cross pin shaft
  • Made from 9310 steel for added strength
  • Replaces the spiders in a standard carrier case
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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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SKF – Axle Shaft Seal (Part No.K4021196703SKF)

Axle Shaft Seal

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$24.43
SKF’s advanced PTFE oil seal offers optimum performance in extreme temperature and fluid environments. Other benefits of this seal include; reduced friction, longer service life, easier assembly, reduced weight and compact design.

Product Features:
  • Machined rubber sealing edge provides greater accuracy and consistency, as well as a better sealing surface.
  • The flanged design allows for easier and proper installation and helps avoid cocking.
  • The latex bore coat seals the outer diameter leak path and helps compensate for minor bore imperfections.
  • Extra dust lip helps keep harmful contaminants, such as dirt, out of the bearing and protects against rust and corrosion.
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Yukon Gear – Spider Gear Kit For Ford 8.8", 31 Spline, Trac Loc Posi (Part No.16106)

Spider Gear Kit For Ford 8.8", 31 Spline, Trac Loc Posi

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$363.99
Yukon spider gear kit for Ford 8.8″, 31 spline, Trac Loc posi. 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. This kit does not include cross pin shaft or clutches.

Product Features:
  • Spider gear kit
  • Fit Ford 8.8″ Trac Loc positraction with 31 spline axles
  • Includes two side gears, two pinion gears, cross pin shaft, cross pin bolt and spider gear thrust washers.
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Motive Gear – Differential Carrier Shim Kit (Part No.1101)

Differential Carrier Shim Kit

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$8.49
High-quality Differential Carrier Shim Kit

Product Features:
  • CARRIER SHIMS 12 BOLT GM CAR & TRUCK ALSO GM8.6″ 99-ON
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Yukon Gear – Polished Aluminum Replacement Cover For Dana 30 Standard Rotation (Part No.32021)

Polished Aluminum Replacement Cover For Dana 30 Standard Rotation

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$201.99
Product Features:
  • Fits standard rotation Dana Spicer 30
  • Finned polished aluminum
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Yukon Gear – Dana 25 / 27 / 30 / 44 / 50 Inner Oil Slinger Replacement (Part No.33012)

Dana 25 / 27 / 30 / 44 / 50 Inner Oil Slinger Replacement

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$6.99
Product Features:
  • Inner oil slinger for Dana Spicer 25, 27, 30, 44 and 50
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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 – Crush Sleeve (Part No.33093)

Crush Sleeve

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$10.99
Crush Sleeve for Model 35, Chrysler 7.25″, 8.25″ Ford 8″ & GM 7.75″. Approx 0.495″ long.

Product Features:
  • Crush sleeve for AMC Model 35, Chrysler 7.25″ and 8.25″, Ford 8″ and GM 7.75″
  • 0.495″ tall
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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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Yukon Gear – Pinion Install Kit For Model 35 IFS Differential For Explorer And Ranger (Part No.13084)

Pinion Install Kit For Model 35 IFS Differential For Explorer And Ranger

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$199.99
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 AMC Model 35 IFS
  • Included are pinion bearings and races, pinion seal, crush sleeve, complete pinion shim kit, and marking compound with brush.
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Pro-King – Differential Internal Nest Kit (Part No.762B717)

Differential Internal Nest Kit

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$239.99
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 – The Carrier Bearing Puller (Part No.56034)

The Carrier Bearing Puller

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$689.99
The Yukon carrier bearing Puller works with an impact gun to quickly and safely remove carrier bearings without damaging them. This unit comes with a handy bench top stand and works with up to most standard one ton applications. This unit is works with differentials up to one-ton applcations. It is not compatible with Dana 70HD, Dana 80, 10.25″ & 10.5″ Ford, or GM & Chrysler 11.5″ differentials.

Product Features:
  • Carrier bearing puller
  • Works with an impact gun to safely and easliy remove carrrier bearings
  • Not compatible with Dana 70HD, Dana 80, Ford 10.25″ and 10.5″ or Gm and Chrysler 11.5″ applications
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Driveworks – Differential Pinion Seal (Part No.S-100552)

Differential Pinion Seal

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$4.49
Product Features:
  • Brand may vary by location
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Motive Gear – Differential Mini Spool (Part No.MS88-31)

Differential Mini Spool

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$101.99


Product Features:
  • MINI SPOOL 8.8 FORD 31SPL
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Yukon Gear – Replacement Oil Baffle For Model 35 IFS Front, Dana 25, 27, 30, 44 IFS & Disconnect And Dana 50 (Part No.33002)

Replacement Oil Baffle For Model 35 IFS Front, Dana 25, 27, 30, 44 IFS & Disconnect And Dana 50

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$4.99
Product Features:
  • Oil baffle for Dana Spicer 30, Dana Spicer 44 IFS, Dana Spicer 50, AMC Model 35 IFS
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Yukon Gear – O-Ring For Dana 30 & Model 35 Zip Locker Seal Housing (Part No.34005)

O-Ring For Dana 30 & Model 35 Zip Locker Seal Housing

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$13.99
Product Features:
  • O-ring for seal housing
  • Fits Dana Spicer 30 and AMC Model 35
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Yukon Gear – Dana 30 Side Gear Thrust Washer (Part No.33284)

Dana 30 Side Gear Thrust Washer

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$10.99
Dana 25, Dana 27, & Dana 30 side gear Thrust washer.

Product Features:
  • Side gear thrust washer for Dana Spicer 25, 27, 30 and AMC Model 35
  • 1.560″ I.D.
  • Fits standard open differentials only
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Spartan – Drive Axle Assembly; FoMoCo SUV 96-00 Axle (Part No.RAX1831C)

Drive Axle Assembly; FoMoCo SUV 96-00 Axle

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$1481.99
Remanufactured Rear Axle assemblies are completely disassembled, thoroughly cleaned and reassembled using new wear parts. Units are assembled, sealed & include backing plates, axle shafts & fluid.

Product Features:
  • Rear axles are assembled with backing plates & axle shafts, and filled with fluid prior to shipping
  • Axles are fully painted & shipped securely in environmentally safe and recyclable containers that are the perfect size for returning your original core
  • Our complete Rear axle assemblies mean you just hang brakes, connect suspension & go! Your installation will be simple and trouble free
  • Remember to match axle ratio to original. For 4WD rear axle must match front axle ratio
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Pro-King – Differential Ring Gear Bolt (Part No.742E935)

Differential Ring Gear Bolt

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$1.49
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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Pro-King – Differential Ring Gear Bolt (Part No.761A935)

Differential Ring Gear Bolt

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$0.99
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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2004 Ford Explorer Differentials

Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 2004 Ford Explorer. Maybe you just need a couple of Differentials. Either way, Advance Auto Parts has 210 different Differentials in our inventory ranging from $0.99 to $1,303.99. That means you can find the exact parts or products you need to keep that 2004 Ford Explorer running smoothly.

Differentials are only as good as their brand. We stock 19 different brands to make sure you have plenty of trusted parts to choose from for your 2004 Ford Explorer. Valvoline, Royal Purple, and Yukon Gear 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 2004 Ford Explorer, but don’t take our word for it – read our customer ratings and reviews and buy with confidence. Out of the 5,370 reviews in this category, some of the top rated parts include Differential Carrier Gear Kit with 4.5 stars and Differential Cover Gasket with 4.3 stars.

So if you’re in the market for aftermarket Differentials to keep your 2004 Ford Explorer 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 2004 Ford Explorer Last

Simple repair, complete replacement, or a full rebuild. No matter the job, your 2004 Ford Explorer 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 Explorer the best it can be. Be sure to browse some of our top Differentials brands and parts.

FAQs for 2004 Ford Explorer Differentials

What are the most purchased Differentials for the 2004 Ford Explorer?

Out of 210 Differentials for the 2004 Ford Explorer, the most popular in our inventory are:
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
Differential Shaft Lock Bolt
from $5.99
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Differential Shaft Lock Bolt
Differential Pinion Shaft Lock Bolts

What are the top-rated 2004 Ford Explorer Differentials?

Top-rated Differentials for your 2004 Ford Explorer based on customer reviews/ratings are:
Differential Carrier Gear Kit
from $96.99
(6)
Differential Carrier Gear Kit
“Part looked good but I had ordered the wrong part”
Differential Cover Gasket
from $8.29
(3)
Differential Cover Gasket
“Good product”
Differential Carrier Shim Kit
from $8.49
(3)
Differential Carrier Shim Kit
“worked great”