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, virtually ...

Without a doubt, Ford's 9-inch axle assembly has been the No. 1 choice for a performance rearend for a long time. The reasons were obvious enough—they were strong, plentiful, and affordable. A wide ...

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 be broken down further into two ...