Lubrication of the bearings with 90-weight gear oil during assembly provides initial lubrication. But more importantly, for bearings that are preloaded, it gives you the correct readings.

The Spidertrax Spider 9 axle housing assembly is a purpose-built unit designed for extreme applications. It uses a standard Ford 9-inch drop out and accepts all Ford 9-inch parts and accessories.

Faced with the repair, replacement or the substitution of a Ford 9-inch for a tired rearend under an 1985 Chevy pickup we decided to stick with the original GM 8.5 axle assembly rebuild.

Let's look at one of the simplest steps in assembling a hot rod chassis: the build-up and installation of a Ford 9-inch rearend with axles and brakes. This can ...

A few weeks ago, I went to the amazing Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum in Indiana, where I learned about an axle that has not just one gear ratio like in pretty much all modern cars, but two.

Toyota warns that loose parts on some Tacoma trucks could cause the rear axle to break apart, increasing the risk of a crash. ... also known as gear oil, which is found in the axle housing.

Of Ford Models you can buy new with a V8 engine in 2025, for the best towing capability, a good option is something like a Ford Super-Duty F-250, with a 6.8-liter V8 and axle ratio of 4.3:1.It's ...

Whether independent front suspension (IFS) or a solid axle setup is better for off-roading depends on how you plan to use your off-road vehicle.A solid axle has advantages if your off-road ...

More than 46,000 Toyota Tundra and Tundra Hybrid models are being recalled in the United States due to an issue with the rear axle assembly. Toyota has revealed that Tundra models in question are ...

A brittle weld in the front drive unit of 283 Mercedes EQBs in the U.S. could snap. If that happens, the parking pawl is rendered ineffective, and the EV might roll away when it is ostensibly in ...

Kinetic to develop gear box, axle for electric vehicles The company sees huge opportunities in providing a complete powertrain solution, and hence proposes to design, develop and manufacture two ...