Ford Thunderbird Differentials

Your One-Stop Shop For Trusted Ford Thunderbird Differentials

If you’re in search of Ford Thunderbird Differentials aftermarket or OEM parts, consider your search over! Advance Auto Parts carries 570 Differentials from top brands with prices ranging from $0.99 to $1,566.99.

Beyond great prices, we stock trusted brands manufacturing all types of Differentials for your Ford Thunderbird. Of the 24 OEM and aftermarket parts brands we carry, some of the most popular are Valvoline, Royal Purple, and FELPRO.

And don’t forget to read customer reviews across all Differentials categories in our catalog. Buy with confidence by leveraging past customer experiences of our aftermarket and OEM parts.

At Advance Auto Parts, we don’t think top quality Differentials have to cost top dollar, and we prove it. Browse our top Ford Thunderbird Differentials below, order online to ship to your home, or head into your nearest Advance Auto Parts location to get started.

Essential Ford Thunderbird Differentials

Pro-King – Differential Crush Sleeve (Part No.761A034)

Differential Crush Sleeve

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$2.99
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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Powertrax – Lock Right Locker (Part No.1830-LR)

Lock Right Locker

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$444.99
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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    FAG US – TAPERED ROLLER BEARI (Part No.KT17)

    TAPERED ROLLER BEARI

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    $15.29
    TAPERED ROLLER BEARI

    Yukon Gear – 3.062" Side Adjuster For Ford 9" (Part No.32139)

    3.062" Side Adjuster For Ford 9"

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    $94.99
    3.062″ side adjuster, Only Fits Yukon Ford 9″ Drop Out, new design ONLY.

    Product Features:
    • Side adjuster
    • Fits Ford 9″
    • 3.062″ designs only
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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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    Yukon Gear – O-Ring For 9" Ford (Part No.30028)

    O-Ring For 9" Ford

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    $14.99
    O-ring for 9″ Ford.Yukon Mighty seal.

    Product Features:
    • Pinion support o-ring
    • Fits Ford 9″
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    Yukon Gear – Yoke For Ford 9" With 28 Spline Pinion And A 1330 U/Joint Size (Part No.41143)

    Yoke For Ford 9" With 28 Spline Pinion And A 1330 U/Joint Size

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    $242.99
    Yukon yoke for Ford 9″ with 28 spline pinion and a 1330 U/joint size. 5″ length. 3.625″ snap ring span, 1.125″ cap diameter. Outside snap ring. All Yukon yokes come with a one year warranty against manufacturing defects.

    Product Features:
    • Fits Ford 9″
    • 28 spline
    • 1330 u-joint size
    • Outside snap ring design
    • 3.625″ snap ring span
    • 1.125″ cap diameter
    • U-bolt style
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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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    Yukon Gear – Flat Side Gear Without Hub For 8" And 9" Ford With 28 Splines (Part No.16164)

    Flat Side Gear Without Hub For 8" And 9" Ford With 28 Splines

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    $51.99
    Flat side gear without hub for 8″ and 9″ Ford with 28 splines.

    Product Features:
    • Side gear without hub
    • Fits Ford 8″ and 9″ Trac Loc positraction with 28 spline axles
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    Motive Gear – Differential Pinion Solid Spacer Kit w/Shims (Part No.SS9)

    Differential Pinion Solid Spacer Kit w/Shims

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    $45.99
    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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    Yukon Gear – Pinion Support Bolt For 8" And 9" Ford (Part No.33242)

    Pinion Support Bolt For 8" And 9" Ford

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    $6.99
    Pinion support bolt for 8″ and 9″ Ford.

    Product Features:
    • Pinion support bolt for Ford 8″ and 9″
    • 3/8″ x 24 thread
    • 1.0″ long
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    Felpro – Differential Cover Gasket (Part No.RDS 55459)

    Differential Cover Gasket

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    $9.79
    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 – Trac Loc Positraction, Ford 8.8", 31 Spline, With Carbon Fiber Clutches (Part No.20130)

    Trac Loc Positraction, Ford 8.8", 31 Spline, With Carbon Fiber Clutches

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    $774.99
    Yukon Trac Loc positraction, Ford 8.8″, 31 spline, with Carbon Fiber clutches.

    Product Features:
    • Trac Loc positraction carrier case
    • Includes spider gears
    • Fits Ford 8.8″ with 31 spline axles
    • Carbon fiber clutches
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    USA Standard Gear – Master Overhaul Kit for the Ford 9" LM603011 Differential (Part No.37036)

    Master Overhaul Kit for the Ford 9" LM603011 Differential

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    $226.99
    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 Ford 9″ with LM603011 carrier races
    • 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, thread locker, marking compound with brush and gasket.
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    National – Bearings (Part No.NP559445)

    Bearings

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    $59.99
    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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    Powertrax – Grip PRO Traction System (Part No.GT109031)

    Grip PRO Traction System

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    $496.99
    For vehicles that are driven daily, the Powertrax 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 Powertrax No-Slip locker easily installs in to your differential carrier using basic tools and without affecting your ring and pinion settings. 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!
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    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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    Yukon Gear – 1541H Alloy 4 Lug Rear Axle For ’84-’88 7.5" And 8.8" Ford Thunderbird Or Cougar (Part No.21184)

    1541H Alloy 4 Lug Rear Axle For '84-'88 7.5" And 8.8" Ford Thunderbird Or Cougar

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    $234.99
    Yukon 1541H alloy 4 lug rear axle for ’84-’88 7.5″ and 8.8″ Ford Thunderbird or Cougar with a length of 30″ inches 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. This is a C-clip axle.

    Product Features:
    • 28 spline
    • 4 lug
    • 30.0″ long
    • Fits Ford 7.5″ and 8.8″ in 1980-1988 Thunderbird and Cougar
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    Energy Suspension – Differential Carrier Bushing Set (Part No.4.1126G)

    Differential Carrier Bushing Set

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    $40.99
    Product Features:
    • Made of Superior Hyper-Flex+ Material
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    Motive Gear – Differential Pinion Shim Kit (Part No.WAA4663)

    Differential Pinion Shim Kit

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    $15.99
    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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    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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    $51.99
    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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    Yukon Gear – Dana 44, Ford 8" / 9", And Model 20 Side Gear Thrust Washer Replacement (Part No.33283)

    Dana 44, Ford 8" / 9", And Model 20 Side Gear Thrust Washer Replacement

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    $5.99
    Product Features:
    • Side gear thrust washer for Ford 8″, Ford 9″ and AMC Model 20
    • 0.030″ thick
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    Pro-King – Differential Clutch Pack (Part No.762B119)

    Differential Clutch Pack

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    $133.99
    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 – Adjuster Lock Bolt 3.062" & 3.250" Ford 9" Drop Out (Part No.32149)

    Adjuster Lock Bolt 3.062" & 3.250" Ford 9" Drop Out

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    $3.99
    Adjuster lock bolt 3.062″ & 3.250″ Yukon Ford 9″ Drop Out.

    Product Features:
    • Side adjuster lock bolt
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    Ford Thunderbird Differentials List

    Differentials Brands You Can Trust For Your Ford Thunderbird

    24 trusted brands of Differentials line our shelves, ready to help keep your Ford Thunderbird running smooth. Below are some of the most popular brands and their top Differentials offerings:

    Popular Powertrax Differentials

    Powertrax products for the Ford Thunderbird span several categories. Some of the highest-rated Powertrax Differentials that will fit your Ford Thunderbird are:
    Lock Right Locker
    from $444.99
    (1)
    Lock Right Locker
    Complete Differentials
    No-Slip Traction System
    from $551.99
    (1)
    No-Slip Traction System
    Differential Open Unit and Components

    Most Purchased Ford Thunderbird Differentials from Valvoline

    When you buy the most frequently purchased Valvoline brand Differentials, you can be confident it will be the right part for your Ford Thunderbird. Here are the Valvoline Differentials Advanced Auto customers buy the most:
    DEX/MERC Automatic Transmission Fluid, 1 Gallon
    from $35.99
    (17)
    DEX/MERC Automatic Transmission Fluid, 1 Gallon
    Differential Oil

    FAQs for Ford Thunderbird Differentials

    What are the most purchased Differentials for the Ford Thunderbird?

    Out of 570 Differentials for the Ford Thunderbird, the most popular in our inventory are:
    Differential Cover Gasket
    from $14.99
    (121)
    Differential Cover Gasket
    Rear Differential Cover Gaskets

    What are the top-rated Ford Thunderbird Differentials?

    Top-rated Differentials for your Ford Thunderbird based on customer reviews/ratings are:
    Tapered Cone/Cup Wheel Bearing Set
    from $13.99
    (14)
    Tapered Cone/Cup Wheel Bearing Set
    “Advance Auto website when entering my 1989 Ford F150 doesn’t ask if it is 2 wheel or 4 wheel drive. So I had to return the first set”
    Differential Cover Gasket
    from $6.49
    (13)
    Differential Cover Gasket
    “It’s a gasket. It fits and it doesn’t leak. That’s what they are supposed to do.”