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.

Ford 9-Inch Housing Identification and Axle Measurement

Quick change rears have been around since the 1940s and while many are familiar with them, to others they’re a mystery we’ll help explain

What is a Quick Change Rear End and How Does It Work

Learn how to assemble a rear axle assembly as we put together ours for the 410 Sprint Car Build. Our team of builders continues to make progress on the car!

Rear Axle Assembly - 410 Sprint Car Build

Check out our 6th episode of the 410 Sprint Car Build series. Last time we assembled the rear axle and now we are installing it!

Rear Axle Installation - 410 Sprint Car Build

In this Tech Tip, John responds to a customer request for our thoughts on an axle kit for his project.

What Axle Kit to Use?

Decode, ID, and upgrade your GM 12-bolt rear end. Learn axle specs, gear ratios, and best performance parts upgrades.

GM 12-Bolt Rear End Identification & Upgrade Guide

A full floating rear end is not just for dedicated track cars anymore. Many high horsepower street cars will be well suited to make the move to a Grand National style full floating axle. Read on to see why.

Should you use a Full Floater Rear End?

Learn how to ID a Ford 8.8 rear end by tag, width, and code. Compare 8.8 vs 9-inch axles, decode gear ratios, and find which Ford models used them.

Ford 8.8 Rear End ID Guide | Widths, Codes & 8.8 vs 9" 

With the coil-overs attached, it is now time to make the Chevelle rear whole again. Follow along as Jeff installs a 9" third member and spline axles with a few tips on axle lengths and bolt patterns.

A Guide to Installing Rear Center Axles - 1967 Chevelle

Get more details on Project Chevelle's 9-inch housing, third member, and tubular control arms installation.

Project Chevelle: Rear Axle Upgrade

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