For over half a century, the Ford 9-inch rearend has been the king of aftermarket axle upgrades. Few other axles enjoy the same amount of bolt-on and custom componentry. The Ford 9-inch is a great ...

Not long ago, well, OK, maybe it was long ago, finding a rear axle for your hot rod project involved a pickup truck, a tape measure, and a trip to your favorite junkyard. Of course, just the fact ...

The debate within the debate has long been GM 12-bolt versus Ford 9-inch. In truth the GM 12-bolt is a far more efficient axle than the Ford because it consumes less energy. The reason for the 12 ...

From the archives: Legendary tech guru Marlan Davis explains why the 9-inch ... new Ford passenger-car body. The beefy ring-and-pinion configuration, strong bearings, stout bolt-in axles, ease ...

There was a time when the Ford 9-inch axle was synonymous with strength. It was the must-have upgrade, not only for four-wheelers but for hot rodders and drag racers, too. It was plentiful ...