The 1971 Triumph Spitfire has 30 drivetrain parts with verified fitment on this page — 4 part types and 14 brands, covering the 1.3L L4 engine. Each part includes a manufacturer part number and application notes.
The drivetrain system on the 1971 Triumph Spitfire moves power from transmission to wheels through axles, CV joints, driveshafts, differentials and wheel-end hardware. The largest groups are Differential Carrier Bearing / Race (17 parts), Universal Joint (6 parts) and Differential Pinion Bearing / Race (5 parts). The other 1 part type covers the remaining 2 parts.
Every part on this page is matched to the 1.3L L4 — the only engine offered in the 1971 Triumph Spitfire.
The most listed brands for 1971 Triumph Spitfire drivetrain parts are TIMKEN (6 parts), SKF (4 parts) and WJB / INMOTION PARTS (3 parts), plus 11 more brands. Quality grades include Standard Replacement and Economy.
7 parts on this 1971 Triumph Spitfire page carry a "Popular" badge — the source catalog's flag for options frequently chosen for this vehicle — including WJB / INMOTION PARTS WT15245 (Differential Carrier Bearing / Race) and TIMKEN 21075 (Differential Pinion Bearing / Race). 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 | WT15245 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Race | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS Popular | WT15123 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Bearing Shape: Cylindrical | View on Amazon |
| AUTO EXTRA | 15123 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Rearwith STD FD Axle | View on Amazon |
| CHICAGO RAWHIDE | BR15123 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon | |
| FAMOUS BRAND | S15123 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | RearSTD FD | View on Amazon |
| POWER TRAIN COMPONENTS | PT15123 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Rearwith Standard FD Axle | View on Amazon |
| ULTRA-POWER | WT15123 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Rearwith Standard FD Axle | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIMKEN Popular | 15245 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Race Only | View on Amazon |
| TIMKEN Popular | 15123 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Rear | View on Amazon |
| ACDELCO | AC15245 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | GoldRace Only | View on Amazon |
| BCA | NB15245 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Race Only | View on Amazon |
| BCA | NB15123 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Rearwith Standard FC Axle(s) | View on Amazon |
| SCHAEFFLER | 15245 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Race Only | View on Amazon |
| SCHAEFFLER | 501014 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Race Only | View on Amazon |
| SCHAEFFLER | K15123 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Rear19.05 mm Width | View on Amazon |
| SKF | BR15245 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Race | View on Amazon |
| SKF | BR15123 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | with 1.2500 In. Bearing Inside Diameterwith 2.5000 In. Outside Diameter Bearing(S) | View on Amazon |
This table covers the bearings and races that support the differential carrier.
17 Differential Carrier Bearing / Race parts for the 1971 Triumph Spitfire come from 11 brands — SCHAEFFLER, WJB / INMOTION PARTS, TIMKEN and 8 other brands. The "Popular" part is WJB / INMOTION PARTS WT15245.
The Economy section lists 7 options from WJB / INMOTION PARTS, AUTO EXTRA, CHICAGO RAWHIDE and 3 other brands — the catalog's value-priced group. WJB / INMOTION PARTS WT15245 is listed in this group.
In the Standard Replacement grade, SCHAEFFLER, TIMKEN, BCA and 2 other brands supply 10 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is TIMKEN 15245.
Differential Pinion Bearing / Race
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS | WT21212 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Race | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIMKEN Popular | 21075 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Rear Outer | View on Amazon |
| TIMKEN | 21212 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Race | View on Amazon |
| TIMKEN | 02473 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Rear Inner | View on Amazon |
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BCA | NB21075 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Bearing Shape: Cylindrical | View on Amazon |
This table covers the bearings and races on the differential pinion.
5 Differential Pinion Bearing / Race parts are listed for the 1971 Triumph Spitfire, from TIMKEN, WJB / INMOTION PARTS and BCA. TIMKEN 21075 carries the "Popular" badge.
Economy: 1 part, from WJB / INMOTION PARTS. A representative part number is WJB / INMOTION PARTS WT21212.
The Standard Replacement section: 3 options from TIMKEN. TIMKEN 21075 is listed in this group.
1 ungrouped part is not assigned to a grade, with the same engine-level match.
Part numbers include TIMKEN 21075, WJB / INMOTION PARTS WT21212 and TIMKEN 21212, among others listed above.
Differential Pinion Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SKF | 13419 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Rear | View on Amazon |
| TIMKEN | 8133S | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Rear | 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.
2 Differential Pinion Seal parts for the 1971 Triumph Spitfire come from 2 brands — SKF and TIMKEN.
This group includes SKF 13419 and TIMKEN 8133S.
Universal Joint
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DANA | 25101X | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Spicer SelectNon-Greasable | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMB Popular | 2200500 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | GreasableGrease Fitting in Cross | View on Amazon |
| MOOG Popular | 341 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Fits Rear Driveshaft at Rear AxleExcept Short Grease Fitting | View on Amazon |
| DANA | 5101X | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | SpicerNon-Greasable | View on Amazon |
| GMB | 2200600 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | GreasableGrease Fitting in Bearing Cap | View on Amazon |
| SKF | UJ341 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Greaseable | View on Amazon |
This table covers the U-joints in the driveshaft.
6 Universal Joint parts for the 1971 Triumph Spitfire come from 4 brands — DANA, GMB, MOOG and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is GMB 2200500.
The Economy section: 1 option from DANA. DANA 25101X is listed in this group.
Standard Replacement: 5 parts, from GMB, MOOG, DANA and 1 other brand. A representative part number is GMB 2200500.
This group includes GMB 2200500, DANA 25101X and MOOG 341 and the remaining parts above.
Buying Drivetrain Parts for a 1971 Triumph Spitfire
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 1.3L L4 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 Carrier Bearing / Race and Universal Joint .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many drivetrain parts fit the 1971 Triumph Spitfire?
Our catalog currently lists 30 drivetrain parts for the 1971 Triumph Spitfire across 4 subcategories and 14 brands, covering the 1.3L L4 engine. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
What are the signs of drivetrain problems on a 1971 Triumph Spitfire?
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 1971 Triumph Spitfire 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 1971 Triumph Spitfire?
Every part on this page is matched to the 1.3L L4 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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