1981 Ford Thunderbird Driveline & Axle Parts
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Dorman®OE Solutions™ Axle ShaftFord Thunderbird 1981, OE Solutions™ Axle Shaft by Dorman®. All Axle Shafts are constructed of high-quality steel for long-lasting durability. Keep your axle assembly in tip-top shape by swapping out your malfunctioning part with this...Quality tested to ensure trouble free installation, performance, and durabilityDirect replacement for a proper fit every time$200.77 - TRQ®Rear Wheel BearingFord Thunderbird 1981, Rear Wheel Bearing by TRQ®. Perfect replacement solution for DIY repair enthusiasts, the top-notch wheel bearing from TRQ is just the ticket to fix your vehicle without paying high price. Designed to fit right...Intended to bring your vehicle back to its original gloryBudget-friendly alternative to the OEM part$22.99$23.95Save 4%
- Richmond®Excel™ Rear Ring and Pinion Gear SetFord Thunderbird with 10 Bolt, Ford 7.50" Series Axle 1981, Excel™ Rear Ring and Pinion Gear Set by Richmond®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by Richmond features premium quality and will perform better than...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$189.65 - $269.99
- Motive Gear®Rear Ring and Pinion Gear SetFord Thunderbird with 10 Bolt, Ford 7.50" Series Axle 1981, Rear Ring and Pinion Gear Set by Motive Gear®. Motive Gear stock performance ring and pinions are excellent replacements for OE. Experienced installers prefer ring and pinions...Quiet operationComputer controlled heat treatment$344.22 - $476.99
- Auburn Gear®Grip-N-Loc™ DifferentialFord Thunderbird 1981, Grip-N-Loc™ Differential by Auburn Gear®. Auburn Gear’s most advanced limited slip differential, the Grip-N-Loc™, builds upon exclusive technologies found in the previous limited slip line, but is...Upgrades vehicles for safe transfer of increased power/torque across the axleCase material is up to 50% stronger than OE cases$639.73 - $873.77
- Timken®Wheel Bearing and Race SetFord Thunderbird 1981, Wheel Bearing and Race Set by Timken®. Get optimum vehicle performance with Timken bearings. Timken manufactures ball bearings, cylindrical roller bearings, and tapered roller bearings, and all feature premium...Designed to effectively reduce frictionUltimate load handling capability$9.37 - $34.97
- Yukon Gear & Axle®Rear Differential CoverFord Thunderbird with Ford 7.50" Series Axle 1981, Rear Differential Cover by Yukon Gear & Axle®. Yukon provides a full line of OEM style and chrome differential covers. Yukon Gear & Axle manufactures a full line of top quality small...$34.89 - $76.47
- Dorman®OE Solutions™ Rear Differential Ring and PinionFord Thunderbird with 7.5" Ring Gear 1981, OE Solutions™ Rear Differential Ring and Pinion by Dorman®. The gears of Dorman’s Differential Ring and Pinion are engineered to effectively transfer torque from the driveshaft to the...Replacement eliminates driveline grinding and whining soundsDirect replacement for a proper fit$173.75 - $239.76
- Yukon Gear & Axle®Rear Axle Shaft KitFord Thunderbird with GM 8.2" Series Axle 1981, Rear Axle Shaft Kit by Yukon Gear & Axle®. Yukon Gear and Axle offers an extensive line of general replacement and high performance axles for passenger car, truck and SUV applications....Enables you to keep your engine in the powerband for more giddy-up and high speedAllows for getting superior traction on just about any brutal terrain$258.89
- Yukon Gear & Axle®High Performance Ring and Pinion Gear SetFord Thunderbird 1981, High Performance Ring and Pinion Gear Set by Yukon Gear & Axle®. Yukon Ring and Pinion sets give you the confidence of knowing you’re running gears designed for the harshest of conditions. Whether it’s on the...Smooth finishEasy Set-Up$344.89 - $637.89
- Richmond®Excel™ Front Inner Axle Shaft AssemblyFord Thunderbird with Dana 44 Series Front Axle 1981, Excel™ Front Inner Axle Shaft Assembly by Richmond®. Manufactured from the highest-quality steel, rear axle shafts are proven to meet or exceed original equipment manufacturer’s...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$157.18
- Yukon Gear & Axle®Dura Grip™ Rear DifferentialFord Thunderbird with Ford 7.50" Series Axle 1981, Dura Grip™ Rear Differential by Yukon Gear & Axle®. The Yukon Dura Grip an example of the popular clutch plate limited slips that appeared as OE equipment. Steel clutch plates, half...Provides aggressive yet smooth traction to give you the confidence and performance you needFully rebuildable 4 spring design with composite clutches$761.89
- AllStar Performance®SpoolFord Thunderbird with Ford 9" Series Axle 1981, Spool by AllStar Performance®. Replace a troublesome positive traction unit with a high quality Allstar spool. Substantially lighter than conventional carriers, spools deliver equal power...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$149.99 - $199.99
- Ford Performance®High Strength Ring and Pinion Gear SetFord Thunderbird with Ford 8.8" Series Axle 1981, High Strength Ring and Pinion Gear Set by Ford Performance®. Dominate the track or hit the trails with condidence by fine tuning your vehicle for neck-breaking speed and performance with...Enables you to keep your engine in the powerband for more giddy-up and high speedAllows for getting superior traction on just about any brutal terrain$236.19
- iD Select®Greasable Universal JointFord Thunderbird 1981, Greasable Universal Joint by iD Select®. Location: Rear Shaft Front Joint. Swap out your worn-out or malfunctioning part with this top-notch product from iD Select. It’s built to OEM specifications to offer the...Direct OEM replacement for your malfunctioning partMade to deliver the ultimate in quality, reliability, and value$9.65
- Timken®Rear Differential Pinion SealFord Thunderbird 1981, Rear Differential Pinion Seal by Timken®. Timken offers the right seal to keep your vehicle running optimally. Timken seals provide ultimate protection from contaminants and help retain lubricants and liquids,...Machined rubber sealing edge provides greater accuracy and consistency and a better sealing surfaceAn extra dust lip helps keep harmful contaminants out and protects against rust and corrosion$11.75 - $17.12
- MOOG®Premium™ Greaseable U-JointFord Thunderbird 1981, Premium™ Greaseable U-Joint by MOOG®. Upgrade your vehicle to MOOG and experience a safe and comfortable ride. The parts are made tough to ensure reliable operation even under extreme conditions. Thanks to the...Needle bearings and snap rings from an original equipment supplierNitrile rubber grease seals have compressed double lip design for protection from contaminants$11.07 - $13.21
- Timken®Wheel SealFord Thunderbird 1981, Wheel Seal by Timken®. Timken offers the right seal to keep your vehicle running optimally. Timken seals provide ultimate protection from contaminants and help retain lubricants and liquids, ensuring reliable...Machined rubber sealing edge provides greater accuracy and consistency and a better sealing surfaceAn extra dust lip helps keep harmful contaminants out and protects against rust and corrosion$3.45 - $21.37
- Timken®Wheel SealFord Thunderbird 1981, Wheel Seal by Timken®. Timken offers the right seal to keep your vehicle running optimally. Timken seals provide ultimate protection from contaminants and help retain lubricants and liquids, ensuring reliable...Machined rubber sealing edge provides greater accuracy and consistency and a better sealing surfaceAn extra dust lip helps keep harmful contaminants out and protects against rust and corrosion$3.45 - $4.07
- National®Rear Outer Differential Pinion SealFord Thunderbird with 7.5" Ring Gear, Independent Rear Suspension, Ford Series Axle 1981, Rear Outer Differential Pinion Seal by National®. This product is made of high-quality materials to serve you for years to come. Designed using...National oil seals are recognized worldwide for their quality and reliable performance for every type of repair.Design Type: Spring Loaded; Multi-Lip$16.39
- DIY Solutions®Rear Wheel BearingFord Thunderbird 1981, Rear Wheel Bearing by DIY Solutions®. If you're seeking to get your steel stallion back to its tip-top condition, then this top-notch replacement solution is what you should definitely look out for. When it comes...Designed to help restore your vehicle to its former gloryQuick replacement to let you enjoy an awesome ride again$25.01$27.49Save $2.48 (9%)
- DIY Solutions®Rear Wheel BearingsFord Thunderbird 1981, Rear Wheel Bearings by DIY Solutions®. If you're seeking to get your steel stallion back to its tip-top condition, then this top-notch replacement solution is what you should definitely look out for. When it comes...Designed to help restore your vehicle to its former gloryQuick replacement to let you enjoy an awesome ride again$25.01 - $29.67$27.49 - $31.57Save up to 9%
- Centric®C-Tek™ Rear Standard Wheel BearingFord Thunderbird 1981, C-Tek™ Rear Standard Wheel Bearing by Centric®. With this product, you can easily repair a wheel hub without breaking the bank. The kit meets all OE standards and specifications for fit, quality, and function...Matches original equipment parts in quality, configuration and fitmentManufactured under OE and OES standards$8.95
- Centric®C-Tek™ Wheel Bearing and Race SetFord Thunderbird 1981, C-Tek™ Wheel Bearing and Race Set by Centric®. With this product, you can easily repair a wheel hub without breaking the bank. The kit meets all OE standards and specifications for fit, quality, and function and...Matches original equipment parts in quality, configuration and fitmentManufactured under OE and OES standards$6.49 - $8.95
- WJB®Wheel BearingFord Thunderbird 1981, Wheel Bearing by WJB®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by WJB features premium quality and will perform better than advertised. Perfect for your vehicle and lifestyle, it is manufactured to...Steel is supplied only from top quality steel plants with audited cleanliness and material compositionRolling elements and internal geometry are designed according to OE specifications and verified with fatigue calculations and bench testing$3.38 - $29.89
- Mevotech®Wheel BearingFord Thunderbird 1981, Wheel Bearing by Mevotech®. Replace your vehicle's old and worn-out bearings with Mevotech wheel bearings. These are designed to minimize noise and vibrations and guarantee smooth movement with consistent torque....Reduces noise and vibrationProvides axial and radial support$6.71 - $14.46
- Mevotech®Wheel BearingFord Thunderbird 1981, Wheel Bearing by Mevotech®. Replace your vehicle's old and worn-out bearings with Mevotech wheel bearings. These are designed to minimize noise and vibrations and guarantee smooth movement with consistent torque....Reduces noise and vibrationProvides axial and radial support$6.71 - $14.46
- National®Wheel SealFord Thunderbird 1981, Wheel Seal by National®. Don’t just repair a leak, prevent future problems with a National Oil Seal. This part is manufactured using exclusive National Dynamic Edge technology that generates a dynamic pumping...Designed to increase wheel-end reliability by effectively excluding dirt, moisture, and other contaminantsA patent-pending National Dynamic Edge technology allows for maximum protection$2.39 - $37.70
- National®Wheel SealFord Thunderbird 1981, Wheel Seal by National®. Don’t just repair a leak, prevent future problems with a National Oil Seal. This part is manufactured using exclusive National Dynamic Edge technology that generates a dynamic pumping...Designed to increase wheel-end reliability by effectively excluding dirt, moisture, and other contaminantsA patent-pending National Dynamic Edge technology allows for maximum protection$2.39 - $8.72
- Fel-Pro®Rear Differential Cover GasketFord Thunderbird with Ford Series Axle, 7.5" Ring Gear, Independent Rear Suspension 1981, Rear Differential Cover Gasket by Fel-Pro®. If you need durable gaskets to prevent leaks on your vehicle, Fel-Pro is the way to go. Engineered...Direct OEM replacement for a proper fitEnsures reliable sealing performance$6.22
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