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 546 Differentials from top brands with prices ranging from $0.99 to $1,211.99.

Beyond great prices, we stock trusted brands manufacturing all types of Differentials for your Ford Thunderbird. Of the 21 OEM and aftermarket parts brands we carry, some of the most popular are Valvoline, Driveworks, 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

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 – Super Carrier Shim Kit For Ford 7.5", GM 7.5", 8.2" & 8.5" (Part No.55001)

Super Carrier Shim Kit For Ford 7.5", GM 7.5", 8.2" & 8.5"

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$59.99
Product Features:
  • Super carrier shim kit for Ford 7.5″, GM 7.5″, 7.625″, 7.6″ IFS, 7.6″ IRS, 7.75″, 8.2″, 8.2″ Buick, Oldsmobile and Pontiac and GM 8.5″ front and rear
  • Interlocking design makes installation much easier
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Motive Gear – Ring Gear Bolt (Part No.D5AZ4216A)

Ring Gear Bolt

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$1.99


Product Features:
  • Ford 7.5″, 8.8″ Ring Gear Bolt
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Driveworks – Tapered Roller Bearing (Part No.S-25523)

Tapered Roller Bearing

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$7.99
Product Features:
  • Brand may vary by location
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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 – Positraction Internals For 8.8" Ford With 31 Spline Axles (Part No.16016)

Positraction Internals For 8.8" Ford With 31 Spline Axles

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$329.99
Yukon positraction internals for 8.8″ Ford with 31 spline axles. This kit fits Yukon Gura Grip & Eaton positractions. Yukon uses higher quality materials and better techniques than OEM to ensure a longer lasting spider gear set. This kit does not include clutches. All components come with a one year warranty against manufacturing defects.

Product Features:
  • Spider gear kit
  • Fits Ford 8.8″ with Yukon Dura Grip positraction with 31 spline axles
  • Includes two side gears, two pinion gears, cross pin shaft, roll pin and spider gear thrust washers.
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USA Standard Gear – Standard Spider Gear Set For Ford 8.8", 31 Spline (Part No.39016)

Standard Spider Gear Set For Ford 8.8", 31 Spline

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$209.99
Product Features:
  • Spider gear kit
  • Fits Ford 8.8″ 31 spline open differential
  • Includes two side gears, two pinion gears, cross pin shaft, cross pin bolt and spider gear thrust washers.
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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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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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Yukon Gear – Pinion Install Kit For Ford 7.5" Differential (Part No.13039)

Pinion Install Kit For Ford 7.5" Differential

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$184.99
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 Ford 7.5″
  • Included are pinion bearings and races, pinion seal, pinion nut, 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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USA Standard Gear – Master Overhaul Kit for the Ford 9" LM603011 Differential with Solid Spacer (Part No.37037)

Master Overhaul Kit for the Ford 9" LM603011 Differential with Solid Spacer

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$236.99
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, pilot bearing, thread locker, marking compound with brush and gasket.
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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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Powertrax – Grip LOK Traction System (Part No.LK444430)

Grip LOK Traction System

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$658.99
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 Nut (Part No.379570S)

Differential Pinion Nut

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$6.49
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 – Side Gear And Thrust Washer (0.750" Shaft) For 8.8" Ford (Part No.33298)

Side Gear And Thrust Washer (0.750" Shaft) For 8.8" Ford

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$6.99
Side gear thrust washer (0.750″ shaft) for 8.8″ Ford.

Product Features:
  • Side gear thrust washer for Ford 8.8″
  • 0.750″ diameter cross pin shaft applications only
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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 – 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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SKF – Diff. Bearing Shaft (Part No.J7005197065SKF)

Diff. Bearing Shaft

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$14.46
Diff. Bearing Shaft

Ford Thunderbird Differentials List

Differentials Brands You Can Trust For Your Ford Thunderbird

21 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
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:
ATF for Mercon®V Applications Conventional, 1 Quart
from $12.99
(120)
ATF for Mercon®V Applications Conventional, 1 Quart
Differential Oil
Differential Cover Gasket
from $14.99
(121)
Differential Cover Gasket
Rear Housing Cover Gaskets

FAQs for Ford Thunderbird Differentials

What are the most purchased Differentials for the Ford Thunderbird?

Out of 546 Differentials for the Ford Thunderbird, the most popular in our inventory are:
Differential Cover Gasket
from $14.99
(121)
Differential Cover Gasket
Rear Housing Cover Gaskets
Taper Bearing Set
from $10.29
(38)
Taper Bearing Set
Differential Bearings
Bearings
from $16.99
(25)
Bearings
Differential Bearings

What are the top-rated Ford Thunderbird Differentials?

Top-rated Differentials for your Ford Thunderbird based on customer reviews/ratings are:
Multi Purpose Seal
from $11.99
(28)
Multi Purpose Seal
“Stopped the leak”
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.”