Ford Compact AOD Driveline and Axles

Need help with rear end identification for your muscle car or hot rod? Learn how to identify 9-inch Ford housings and how to measure your axles with our diagrams.

Speedway Motors employee Pat O. is back to talk Ford Automatic OverDrive Kickdown brackets and kits.

Dive into some of the history and unique differences between Ford and Chevy spindles for solid front axles and what will perform best on your hot rod.

Ford’s small block and big block engine families have their share of flexplate differences. We’ll show you what to look for in this buyer’s guide.

Concerned about a transmission swap? Our engine transmission compatibility checker will help confirm what you need to make it happen.

In this Tech Tip, John answers a customer question about finding the right axle length for his 1931 Model A.

When it comes to a traditional style build on an early hot rod it just has to be rolling on a solid front axle of some sort. In this buyer's guide we take you through I-beam and round tube solid axles, spindle choices, radius rod needs, and more.

Speedway Motors employee Steve L. takes a few minutes to talk about the various straight axle and radius rod options available at Speedway Motors.

Click to learn about split wishbone, hairpin radius rod, and four bar suspensions. Learn the history and difference between these solid axle suspension designs.

The Speedway Motors Tech Team created a quick how-to on squaring the front axle of your open wheel race car.