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 ...

Begin final setup assembly by oiling the rear pinion support bearing, side bearings and races, bearing cap holes, spanners, and all case threads. For initial setup, use a .019-inch-thick pinion shim, ...

Sooner or later, it boils down to what direction you're going to go when your Mustang's rear axle wears out. Some decisions are straightforward. If you have a six-cylinder Mustang, stick with the ...

I am building a Jeep Wrangler YJ with an eye towards survivability. So far I've swapped in a healthy Ford 351W V-8, an NP435 transmission, an NP205 transfer case, and a fabricated Ford 9-inch rear. I ...