The 1964 Studebaker Challenger has 67 drivetrain parts with verified fitment on this page — 8 part types and 11 brands, covering the 4.7L 289cid V8 engine. Each part includes a manufacturer part number and application notes.
On the 1964 Studebaker Challenger, the drivetrain system moves power from transmission to wheels through axles, CV joints, driveshafts, differentials and wheel-end hardware. 46 parts of the 67 listed are Differential Pinion Bearing / Race (25 parts), Differential Carrier Bearing / Race (15 parts) and Drive Shaft Center Support Bearing (6 parts). The other 5 part types cover the remaining 21 parts.
Every part on this page is matched to the 4.7L 289cid V8 — the only engine offered in the 1964 Studebaker Challenger.
The most listed brands for 1964 Studebaker Challenger drivetrain parts are WJB / INMOTION PARTS (16 parts), BCA (15 parts) and SKF (15 parts), plus 8 more brands. Quality grades include Standard Replacement, Economy and Heavy Duty.
14 parts on this 1964 Studebaker Challenger page carry a "Popular" badge — the source catalog's flag for options frequently chosen for this vehicle — including WJB / INMOTION PARTS WTLM501349 (Differential Carrier Bearing / Race) and FEL-PRO RDS6629 (Differential Cover Gasket). Click any part number to see every vehicle that part fits.
Differential Carrier Bearing / Race
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS Popular | WTLM501349 | 🇺🇸 US | Rearwith 7.2 IN Ring Gear | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS | WT25523 | 🇺🇸 US | Race | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS | WTLM501311 | 🇺🇸 US | Race | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS | WT25577 | 🇺🇸 US | Rearwith 8.5 IN Ring Gear | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACDELCO Popular | LM501349 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Gold | View on Amazon |
| NATIONAL Popular | 25523 | 🇺🇸 US | Race | View on Amazon |
| BCA | NB25523 | 🇺🇸 US | Race | View on Amazon |
| BCA | NBLM501349 | 🇺🇸 US | Rearwith Spicer 27A Axle(S) | View on Amazon |
| BCA | NBLM501311 | 🇺🇸 US | Race | View on Amazon |
| BCA | NB25577 | 🇺🇸 US | Rearwith Spicer 44 Axle(S) | View on Amazon |
| NATIONAL | 25577 | 🇺🇸 US | Rearwith 8.5 IN Ring Gear | View on Amazon |
| SCHAEFFLER | K25577 | 🇺🇸 US | RearType 44 Axle | View on Amazon |
| SKF | BR25523 | 🇺🇸 US | Race | View on Amazon |
| SKF | LM501311VP | 🇺🇸 US | Race | View on Amazon |
| SKF | BR25577 | 🇺🇸 US | with 3.2650 In. Outside Diameter Bearing(S)3.2650" Width | View on Amazon |
This table covers the bearings and races that support the differential carrier.
15 Differential Carrier Bearing / Race parts for the 1964 Studebaker Challenger come from 6 brands — WJB / INMOTION PARTS, BCA, SKF and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is WJB / INMOTION PARTS WTLM501349.
The Economy section lists 4 options from WJB / INMOTION PARTS — the catalog's value-priced group. WJB / INMOTION PARTS WTLM501349 is listed in this group.
In the Standard Replacement grade, BCA, SKF, NATIONAL and 2 other brands supply 11 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is ACDELCO LM501349.
Differential Cover Gasket
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FEL-PRO Popular | RDS6629 | 🇺🇸 US | Rearwith Spicer 44 Axle(S) | View on Amazon |
| FEL-PRO | RDS55015 | 🇺🇸 US | Rearwith 7.2 (In) Ring Gear | View on Amazon |
| MAHLE / CLEVITE | P27603 | 🇺🇸 US | Paper | View on Amazon |
| VICTOR REINZ | 711481100 | 🇺🇸 US | Rearwith Dana 44 Axle(S) | View on Amazon |
| VICTOR REINZ | 711487900 | 🇺🇸 US | Rearwith 7.200 IN Ring Gear | View on Amazon |
This table covers the gaskets that seal the Differential Cover. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for.
5 Differential Cover Gasket parts for the 1964 Studebaker Challenger come from 3 brands — FEL-PRO, VICTOR REINZ and MAHLE / CLEVITE. The "Popular" part is FEL-PRO RDS6629.
Part numbers include FEL-PRO RDS6629, FEL-PRO RDS55015 and MAHLE / CLEVITE P27603, among others listed above.
Differential Pinion Bearing / Race
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FAMOUS BRAND Popular | SM86610 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Race | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS Popular | WTM86610 | 🇺🇸 US | RaceCup Outside Diameter (In): 2.5310000000000001 In | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS Popular | WTM86649 | 🇺🇸 US | Rear Outerwith 7.2 IN Ring Gear | View on Amazon |
| FAMOUS BRAND | SHM88610 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | RearInner | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS | WTHM88610 | 🇺🇸 US | Cup Outside Diameter (In): 2.8439999999999999 InRace | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS | WT02820 | 🇺🇸 US | Race | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS | WT31520 | 🇺🇸 US | Race | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS | WTHM88649 | 🇺🇸 US | Rear Innerwith 7.2 IN Ring Gear | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS | WT02872 | 🇺🇸 US | Rear Outerwith 8.5 IN Ring Gear | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS | WT31594 | 🇺🇸 US | Rear Innerwith 8.5 IN Ring Gear | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BCA Popular | NBM86610 | 🇺🇸 US | Race | View on Amazon |
| BCA Popular | NBM86649 | 🇺🇸 US | Bearing Shape: Cylindrical | View on Amazon |
| ACDELCO | M86610X | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | GoldRace | View on Amazon |
| BCA | NBHM88610 | 🇺🇸 US | Race | View on Amazon |
| BCA | NB02820 | 🇺🇸 US | Race | View on Amazon |
| BCA | NB31520 | 🇺🇸 US | Race | View on Amazon |
| BCA | NBHM88649 | 🇺🇸 US | Bearing Shape: Cylindrical | View on Amazon |
| BCA | NB02872 | 🇺🇸 US | Rear Outerwith Spicer 44 Axle(S) | View on Amazon |
| BCA | NB31594 | 🇺🇸 US | Rear Innerwith Spicer 44 Axle(S) | View on Amazon |
| NATIONAL | 02820 | 🇺🇸 US | Race | View on Amazon |
| NATIONAL | 02872 | 🇺🇸 US | Rear Outerwith 8.5 IN Ring Gear | View on Amazon |
| NATIONAL | 31594 | 🇺🇸 US | Rear Innerwith 8.5 IN Ring Gear | View on Amazon |
| SKF | M86610VP | 🇺🇸 US | Race | View on Amazon |
| SKF | HM88610 | 🇺🇸 US | Race | View on Amazon |
| SKF | M86647VP | 🇺🇸 US | with 1.1250 In. Bearing Inside Diameter | View on Amazon |
This table covers the bearings and races on the differential pinion.
25 Differential Pinion Bearing / Race parts are listed for the 1964 Studebaker Challenger, from WJB / INMOTION PARTS, BCA, NATIONAL and 3 other brands. FAMOUS BRAND SM86610 carries the "Popular" badge.
Economy: 10 parts, from WJB / INMOTION PARTS and FAMOUS BRAND. A representative part number is FAMOUS BRAND SM86610.
The Standard Replacement section: 15 options from BCA, NATIONAL, SKF and 1 other brand. BCA NBM86610 is listed in this group.
Differential Pinion Repair Sleeve
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL | 99193 | 🇺🇸 US | Automatic trans.3 speed trans. | View on Amazon |
| SCHAEFFLER | SR3481 | 🇺🇸 US | Rear14.3 mm Width | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS | WS99155 | 🇺🇸 US | Fits Rear Outerwith 8.5 IN Ring Gear | View on Amazon |
This table covers the wear sleeves used to restore a grooved pinion seal surface.
3 Differential Pinion Repair Sleeve parts for the 1964 Studebaker Challenger come from 3 brands — NATIONAL, SCHAEFFLER and WJB / INMOTION PARTS.
Listed part numbers: NATIONAL 99193, SCHAEFFLER SR3481 and WJB / INMOTION PARTS WS99155.
Differential Pinion Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SKF Popular | 15788 | 🇺🇸 US | Rearwith Type 27 Axle | View on Amazon |
| BCA | NS5778 | 🇺🇸 US | Nitrile | View on Amazon |
| BCA | NS5778V | 🇺🇸 US | Viton | View on Amazon |
| SCHAEFFLER | SS2633 | 🇺🇸 US | Rear16.891 mm Width | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS | WS5778 | 🇺🇸 US | Nitrile | View on Amazon |
This table covers the seals at the differential pinion yoke. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again.
5 Differential Pinion Seal parts for the 1964 Studebaker Challenger come from 4 brands — BCA, SKF, SCHAEFFLER and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is SKF 15788.
Part numbers include SKF 15788, BCA NS5778 and BCA NS5778V, among others listed above.
Drive Shaft Center Support Bearing
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS Popular | RB88107BVV | 🇺🇸 US | Slip Yoke Style | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SKF Popular | BR88107 | 🇺🇸 US | Bearing Only | View on Amazon |
| BCA | NB88107BVV | 🇺🇸 US | Bearing Only | View on Amazon |
| NATIONAL | 88107BVV | 🇺🇸 US | Slip Yoke Stylewith 35mm Bearing Inside Diameter | View on Amazon |
| SCHAEFFLER | 102399 | 🇺🇸 US | 25 mm Width72 mm Outside Diameter | View on Amazon |
| TIMKEN | 88107 | 🇺🇸 US | Bearing Only | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Drive Shaft Center Support bearings. Typical signs include a growl that rises with speed, or play in the shaft or hub. Set preload the way the notes specify. A dry or crushed bearing fails quickly.
6 Drive Shaft Center Support Bearing parts are listed for the 1964 Studebaker Challenger, from WJB / INMOTION PARTS, SKF, BCA and 3 other brands. WJB / INMOTION PARTS RB88107BVV carries the "Popular" badge.
Economy: 1 part, from WJB / INMOTION PARTS. A representative part number is WJB / INMOTION PARTS RB88107BVV.
The Standard Replacement section: 5 options from SKF, BCA, NATIONAL and 2 other brands. SKF BR88107 is listed in this group.
Listed part numbers: WJB / INMOTION PARTS RB88107BVV, SKF BR88107 and BCA NB88107BVV, plus the other parts above.
Transfer Case Main Shaft Pilot Bearing
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SKF | QBR23549 | 🇺🇸 US | Trans. code T86 or Trans. code T86E or Trans. code T90 | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS | WRQBR23549 | 🇺🇸 US | Trans. code T86E or Trans. code T90 | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Transfer Case Main Shaft Pilot bearings. Typical signs include a growl that rises with speed, or play in the shaft or hub. Set preload the way the notes specify. A dry or crushed bearing fails quickly.
2 Transfer Case Main Shaft Pilot Bearing parts are listed for the 1964 Studebaker Challenger, from SKF and WJB / INMOTION PARTS.
Listed part numbers: SKF QBR23549 and WJB / INMOTION PARTS WRQBR23549.
Universal Joint
Heavy Duty
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SKF | UJ269 | 🇺🇸 US | Greaseable or Brute Force Non Greaseable | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SKF Popular | UJ369 | 🇺🇸 US | Greaseable | View on Amazon |
| SKF Popular | UJ280 | 🇺🇸 US | Greaseable | View on Amazon |
| SKF | UJ369C | 🇺🇸 US | Greaseable | View on Amazon |
| SKF | UJ507 | 🇺🇸 US | Greaseable | View on Amazon |
| SKF | UJ505 | 🇺🇸 US | Greaseable | View on Amazon |
This table covers the U-joints in the driveshaft.
6 Universal Joint parts for the 1964 Studebaker Challenger come from SKF. The "Popular" part is SKF UJ369.
In the Heavy Duty grade, SKF supplies 1 part: rated for severe service. A representative part number is SKF UJ269.
Standard Replacement: 5 parts, from SKF. A representative part number is SKF UJ369.
Part numbers include SKF UJ369, SKF UJ269 and SKF UJ280, among others listed above.
Buying Drivetrain Parts for a 1964 Studebaker Challenger
On this vehicle, the drivetrain system moves power from transmission to wheels through axles, CV joints, driveshafts, differentials and wheel-end hardware.
- Confirm you have the 4.7L 289cid V8 engine — every part on this page is matched to it.
- Read the notes on each row for position, trim and spec qualifiers before you order.
- Where labor overlaps, replace the differential or transfer-case fluid with any axle or seal job while everything is already open.
- Cross-reference the manufacturer part number against your old part or a service-manual listing.
Start with the largest groups on this page: Differential Pinion Bearing / Race and Differential Carrier Bearing / Race .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many drivetrain parts fit the 1964 Studebaker Challenger?
Our catalog currently lists 67 drivetrain parts for the 1964 Studebaker Challenger across 8 subcategories and 11 brands, covering the 4.7L 289cid V8 engine. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
What are the signs of drivetrain problems on a 1964 Studebaker Challenger?
Common symptoms include clicking in tight turns, a clunk when shifting between drive and reverse, vibration that builds with speed, or gear oil on the inside of a wheel. If you notice any of these, identify the affected subcategory above and cross-reference the part numbers listed.
What should I replace at the same time?
Where labor overlaps, replace the differential or transfer-case fluid with any axle or seal job while everything is already open.
What do the market flags (US, CA, MX) on each part mean?
They show the market for which the manufacturer published application data for that part — where the vehicle was first sold, not where the part was made. If your 1964 Studebaker Challenger was originally sold in the US, the safest choice is a part marked for the US market.
How do I make sure a part fits my 1964 Studebaker Challenger?
Every part on this page is matched to the 4.7L 289cid V8 engine. Then a torn CV boot caught early is a cheap boot kit; caught late it is a whole axle — inspect before deciding which to buy. The notes column carries position and trim qualifiers where they apply.
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