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Motive Gear Light-Duty Axle Shafts MG1231 Shaft, OEM Replacement, C-clip, 1541H Alloy Steel, 28-spline Inner, 29.000 in. Length, Each

SKU: MGRMG1231

Axle Shafts, Direct Fit

Motive Gear

Motive Gear Light-Duty Axle Shafts MG1231 Shaft, OEM Replacement, C-clip, 1541H Alloy Steel, 28-spline Inner, 29.000 in. Length, Each

SKU: MGRMG1231

Axle Shafts, Direct Fit

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Description

Motive Gear light-duty axle shafts are designed as direct replacements for OE axle shafts without modifications. They're made from quality materials and heat treated for strength and durability. The axle shafts are available for thousands of vehicles from 1965 and up. They are offered in various lengths, wheel stud patterns, and splines—for different positions and differential case design applications. Experienced installers know Motive Gear and trust them for the best quality and value in drivetrain components. Order the light-duty axle shaft model recommended for your ride.

Part Type

Axle Shafts, Direct Fit

Data: v4.2 - Upd: 2026-10-14 11:10:15

Specifications

Product Attributes - Brand: Motive Gear
Product Attributes - Manufacturer's Part Number: MG1231
Product Attributes - Part Type: Axle Shafts, Direct Fit
Product Attributes - Product Line: Motive Gear Light-Duty Axle Shafts
Product Attributes - UPC: 698231338742
Product Attributes - Differential Case Design Type: Ford 8.8 in.
Product Attributes - Axle Type: C-clip
Product Attributes - Axle Length (in.): 29.00
Product Attributes - Wheel Stud Pattern: 4 x 4.25 in.
Product Attributes - Inner Axle Splines: 28
Product Attributes - Axle Material: 1541H alloy steel
Product Attributes - Wheel Stud Type: Press-in
Product Attributes - Wheel Studs Included: No
Product Attributes - Bearings Included: No
Product Attributes - Seals Included: No
Product Attributes - Remanufactured: No
Product Attributes - Quantity: Sold individually.

Reference Information

Brand Name/s	Motive Gear
StreetFX SKU	mgrMG1231
SFX Item ID	4796784
Supplier Item Code	4796784
Manufacturer SKU	MG1231
Manufacturer UPC	698231338742
Alternative References	MOTMG1231, 1541H, 28-spline

Compatibility

Application Data

Make	FORD
Model	FAIRMONT
Submodel	BASE
Beginning Year	1978
Ending Year	1979
Engine Type	L4
Liter	2.3
CID	140
Engine Family	Ford 4-cylinder
Engine Size	2.3L/140
Drivetrain	RWD
Axle Shaft Position	Rear
Application Notes	Drive Axle Shaft; For Ford 8.8" (10 Bolt); 29.1875" Overall Length; 4 x 4.25 Lug Pattern; 28 Spline
Engine VIN Code	Y
Region	USA

Make	FORD
Model	FAIRMONT
Submodel	BASE
Beginning Year	1978
Ending Year	1979
Engine Type	L6
Liter	3.3
CID	200
Engine Family	FORD L6 GAS
Engine Size	3.3L/200
Drivetrain	RWD
Axle Shaft Position	Rear
Application Notes	Drive Axle Shaft; For Ford 8.8" (10 Bolt); 29.1875" Overall Length; 4 x 4.25 Lug Pattern; 28 Spline
Engine VIN Code	T
Region	USA

Make	FORD
Model	FAIRMONT
Submodel	BASE
Beginning Year	1978
Ending Year	1979
Engine Type	V8
Liter	5.0
CID	302
Engine Family	Ford small block Windsor
Engine Size	5.0L/302
Drivetrain	RWD
Axle Shaft Position	Rear
Application Notes	Drive Axle Shaft; For Ford 8.8" (10 Bolt); 29.1875" Overall Length; 4 x 4.25 Lug Pattern; 28 Spline
Engine VIN Code	F
Region	USA

Make	FORD
Model	FAIRMONT
Submodel	BASE
Beginning Year	1980
Ending Year	1982
Engine Type	L4
Liter	2.3
CID	140
Engine Family	Ford 4-cylinder
Engine Size	2.3L/140
Drivetrain	RWD
Axle Shaft Position	Rear
Application Notes	Drive Axle Shaft; For Ford 8.8" (10 Bolt); 29.1875" Overall Length; 4 x 4.25 Lug Pattern; 28 Spline
Engine VIN Code	A
Region	USA

Make	FORD
Model	FAIRMONT
Submodel	BASE
Beginning Year	1980
Ending Year	1982
Engine Type	L6
Liter	3.3
CID	200
Engine Family	FORD L6 GAS
Engine Size	3.3L/200
Drivetrain	RWD
Axle Shaft Position	Rear
Application Notes	Drive Axle Shaft; For Ford 8.8" (10 Bolt); 29.1875" Overall Length; 4 x 4.25 Lug Pattern; 28 Spline
Engine VIN Code	B
Region	USA

Make	FORD
Model	FAIRMONT
Submodel	BASE
Beginning Year	1980
Ending Year	1982
Engine Type	V8
Liter	4.2
CID	255
Engine Family	Ford small block Windsor
Engine Size	4.2L/255
Drivetrain	RWD
Axle Shaft Position	Rear
Application Notes	Drive Axle Shaft; For Ford 8.8" (10 Bolt); 29.1875" Overall Length; 4 x 4.25 Lug Pattern; 28 Spline
Engine VIN Code	D
Region	USA

Make	FORD
Model	FAIRMONT
Submodel	FUTURA
Beginning Year	1978
Ending Year	1979
Engine Type	L4
Liter	2.3
CID	140
Engine Family	Ford 4-cylinder
Engine Size	2.3L/140
Drivetrain	RWD
Axle Shaft Position	Rear
Application Notes	Drive Axle Shaft; For Ford 8.8" (10 Bolt); 29.1875" Overall Length; 4 x 4.25 Lug Pattern; 28 Spline
Engine VIN Code	Y
Region	USA

Make	FORD
Model	FAIRMONT
Submodel	FUTURA
Beginning Year	1978
Ending Year	1979
Engine Type	L6
Liter	3.3
CID	200
Engine Family	FORD L6 GAS
Engine Size	3.3L/200
Drivetrain	RWD
Axle Shaft Position	Rear
Application Notes	Drive Axle Shaft; For Ford 8.8" (10 Bolt); 29.1875" Overall Length; 4 x 4.25 Lug Pattern; 28 Spline
Engine VIN Code	T
Region	USA

Make	FORD
Model	FAIRMONT
Submodel	FUTURA
Beginning Year	1978
Ending Year	1979
Engine Type	V8
Liter	5.0
CID	302
Engine Family	Ford small block Windsor
Engine Size	5.0L/302
Drivetrain	RWD
Axle Shaft Position	Rear
Application Notes	Drive Axle Shaft; For Ford 8.8" (10 Bolt); 29.1875" Overall Length; 4 x 4.25 Lug Pattern; 28 Spline
Engine VIN Code	F
Region	USA

Make	FORD
Model	FAIRMONT
Submodel	FUTURA
Beginning Year	1980
Ending Year	1982
Engine Type	L6
Liter	3.3
CID	200
Engine Family	FORD L6 GAS
Engine Size	3.3L/200
Drivetrain	RWD
Axle Shaft Position	Rear
Application Notes	Drive Axle Shaft; For Ford 8.8" (10 Bolt); 29.1875" Overall Length; 4 x 4.25 Lug Pattern; 28 Spline
Engine VIN Code	B
Region	USA

Make	FORD
Model	FAIRMONT
Submodel	FUTURA
Beginning Year	1980
Ending Year	1982
Engine Type	V8
Liter	4.2
CID	255
Engine Family	Ford small block Windsor
Engine Size	4.2L/255
Drivetrain	RWD
Axle Shaft Position	Rear
Application Notes	Drive Axle Shaft; For Ford 8.8" (10 Bolt); 29.1875" Overall Length; 4 x 4.25 Lug Pattern; 28 Spline
Engine VIN Code	D
Region	USA

Make	FORD
Model	FAIRMONT
Submodel	FUTURA
Beginning Year	1980
Ending Year	1983
Engine Type	L4
Liter	2.3
CID	140
Engine Family	Ford 4-cylinder
Engine Size	2.3L/140
Drivetrain	RWD
Axle Shaft Position	Rear
Application Notes	Drive Axle Shaft; For Ford 8.8" (10 Bolt); 29.1875" Overall Length; 4 x 4.25 Lug Pattern; 28 Spline
Engine VIN Code	A
Region	USA

Make	FORD
Model	FAIRMONT
Submodel	FUTURA
Beginning Year	1983
Ending Year	1983
Engine Type	L6
Liter	3.3
CID	200
Engine Family	FORD L6 GAS
Engine Size	3.3L/200
Drivetrain	RWD
Axle Shaft Position	Rear
Application Notes	Drive Axle Shaft; For Ford 8.8" (10 Bolt); 29.1875" Overall Length; 4 x 4.25 Lug Pattern; 28 Spline
Engine VIN Code	X
Region	USA

Make	FORD
Model	FAIRMONT
Submodel	S
Beginning Year	1981
Ending Year	1981
Engine Type	L6
Liter	3.3
CID	200
Engine Family	FORD L6 GAS
Engine Size	3.3L/200
Drivetrain	RWD
Axle Shaft Position	Rear
Application Notes	Drive Axle Shaft; For Ford 8.8" (10 Bolt); 29.1875" Overall Length; 4 x 4.25 Lug Pattern; 28 Spline
Engine VIN Code	B
Region	USA

Make	FORD
Model	FAIRMONT
Submodel	S
Beginning Year	1981
Ending Year	1981
Engine Type	V8
Liter	4.2
CID	255
Engine Family	Ford small block Windsor
Engine Size	4.2L/255
Drivetrain	RWD
Axle Shaft Position	Rear
Application Notes	Drive Axle Shaft; For Ford 8.8" (10 Bolt); 29.1875" Overall Length; 4 x 4.25 Lug Pattern; 28 Spline
Engine VIN Code	D
Region	USA

Make	FORD
Model	FAIRMONT
Submodel	S
Beginning Year	1981
Ending Year	1983
Engine Type	L4
Liter	2.3
CID	140
Engine Family	Ford 4-cylinder
Engine Size	2.3L/140
Drivetrain	RWD
Axle Shaft Position	Rear
Application Notes	Drive Axle Shaft; For Ford 8.8" (10 Bolt); 29.1875" Overall Length; 4 x 4.25 Lug Pattern; 28 Spline
Engine VIN Code	A
Region	USA

Make	FORD
Model	FAIRMONT
Submodel	S
Beginning Year	1983
Ending Year	1983
Engine Type	L6
Liter	3.3
CID	200
Engine Family	FORD L6 GAS
Engine Size	3.3L/200
Drivetrain	RWD
Axle Shaft Position	Rear
Application Notes	Drive Axle Shaft; For Ford 8.8" (10 Bolt); 29.1875" Overall Length; 4 x 4.25 Lug Pattern; 28 Spline
Engine VIN Code	X
Region	USA

Make	FORD
Model	GRANADA
Submodel	GL
Beginning Year	1981
Ending Year	1981
Engine Type	V8
Liter	4.2
CID	255
Engine Family	Ford small block Windsor
Engine Size	4.2L/255
Drivetrain	RWD
Axle Shaft Position	Rear
Application Notes	Drive Axle Shaft; For Ford 8.8" (10 Bolt); 29.1875" Overall Length; 4 x 4.25 Lug Pattern; 28 Spline
Engine VIN Code	D
Region	USA

Make	FORD
Model	GRANADA
Submodel	GL
Beginning Year	1981
Ending Year	1982
Engine Type	L4
Liter	2.3
CID	140
Engine Family	Ford 4-cylinder
Engine Size	2.3L/140
Drivetrain	RWD
Axle Shaft Position	Rear
Application Notes	Drive Axle Shaft; For Ford 8.8" (10 Bolt); 29.1875" Overall Length; 4 x 4.25 Lug Pattern; 28 Spline
Engine VIN Code	A
Region	USA

Make	FORD
Model	GRANADA
Submodel	GL
Beginning Year	1981
Ending Year	1982
Engine Type	L6
Liter	3.3
CID	200
Engine Family	FORD L6 GAS
Engine Size	3.3L/200
Drivetrain	RWD
Axle Shaft Position	Rear
Application Notes	Drive Axle Shaft; For Ford 8.8" (10 Bolt); 29.1875" Overall Length; 4 x 4.25 Lug Pattern; 28 Spline
Engine VIN Code	B
Region	USA

Make	FORD
Model	GRANADA
Submodel	GL
Beginning Year	1982
Ending Year	1982
Engine Type	V6
Liter	3.8
CID	232
Engine Family	Ford V6
Engine Size	3.8L/232
Drivetrain	RWD
Axle Shaft Position	Rear
Application Notes	Drive Axle Shaft; For Ford 8.8" (10 Bolt); 29.1875" Overall Length; 4 x 4.25 Lug Pattern; 28 Spline
Engine VIN Code	3
Region	USA

Make	FORD
Model	GRANADA
Submodel	GLX
Beginning Year	1981
Ending Year	1981
Engine Type	V8
Liter	4.2
CID	255
Engine Family	Ford small block Windsor
Engine Size	4.2L/255
Drivetrain	RWD
Axle Shaft Position	Rear
Application Notes	Drive Axle Shaft; For Ford 8.8" (10 Bolt); 29.1875" Overall Length; 4 x 4.25 Lug Pattern; 28 Spline
Engine VIN Code	D
Region	USA

Make	FORD
Model	GRANADA
Submodel	GLX
Beginning Year	1981
Ending Year	1982
Engine Type	L4
Liter	2.3
CID	140
Engine Family	Ford 4-cylinder
Engine Size	2.3L/140
Drivetrain	RWD
Axle Shaft Position	Rear
Application Notes	Drive Axle Shaft; For Ford 8.8" (10 Bolt); 29.1875" Overall Length; 4 x 4.25 Lug Pattern; 28 Spline
Engine VIN Code	A
Region	USA

Make	FORD
Model	GRANADA
Submodel	GLX
Beginning Year	1981
Ending Year	1982
Engine Type	L6
Liter	3.3
CID	200
Engine Family	FORD L6 GAS
Engine Size	3.3L/200
Drivetrain	RWD
Axle Shaft Position	Rear
Application Notes	Drive Axle Shaft; For Ford 8.8" (10 Bolt); 29.1875" Overall Length; 4 x 4.25 Lug Pattern; 28 Spline
Engine VIN Code	B
Region	USA

Make	FORD
Model	GRANADA
Submodel	GLX
Beginning Year	1982
Ending Year	1982
Engine Type	V6
Liter	3.8
CID	232
Engine Family	Ford V6
Engine Size	3.8L/232
Drivetrain	RWD
Axle Shaft Position	Rear
Application Notes	Drive Axle Shaft; For Ford 8.8" (10 Bolt); 29.1875" Overall Length; 4 x 4.25 Lug Pattern; 28 Spline
Engine VIN Code	3
Region	USA

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Motive Gear Light-Duty Axle Shafts MG1231 Shaft, OEM Replacement, C-clip, 1541H Alloy Steel, 28-spline Inner, 29.000 in. Length, Each

Motive Gear Light-Duty Axle Shafts MG1231 Shaft, OEM Replacement, C-clip, 1541H Alloy Steel, 28-spline Inner, 29.000 in. Length, Each

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