The Ford Motor Company introduced a new drive axle assembly for the 1957 model year that used a removable center section ...

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 ...

There's no doubt that one of the most popular and most hyped rearends is the Ford 9-inch. As bulletproof as they come, it's become the go-to rear when it comes to a high-horsepower application, be it ...

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 ...

There are many reasons to run a high-pinion differential in a 4WD vehicle, and there are many reasons to run a Ford 9-inch axle. When used in the front of a vehicle, high-pinion differentials ...