The Chevy 12-bolt axle shaft (left) is tapered; the Ford 9-inch shaft is the same diameter throughout its length, except for the short section just after the spline end. This makes it easy to narrow ...

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 ...

The Ford 8.8 rear axle has been a staple of the Ford Motor Company in passenger cars, trucks, and sport utility vehicles for decades. It was first produced in 1983 and has been a common axle used in ...

One of the quickest ways to add functionality and a touch of flair to your pickup is by replacing the boring, stock, stamped-steel differential cover with a machined-aluminum unit. While there is ...