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 ...

The unsung hero of your driveline is the rearend, specifically the third member. It takes all the power your engine is spinning out and makes it do a 90-degree turn to your wheels. It's a brutal job ...

From the archives: Legendary tech guru Marlan Davis explains why the 9-inch Ford is the strongest rearend out there—it’s all due to “hypoid distance.” To celebrate HOT ROD's 75th anniversary, we ...

Being frugal is not just our nature, it's a way of life. So it's no surprise when we needed a rear axle for a full-width mini-truck project that we hit the junkyards in search of the legendary Ford ...