Chevy Axle Housings

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

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.

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

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

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.

Read how to lower the rear of your 92-98 Chevy pickup using a DJM lowering kit. These tips are helpful for smooth completion.

A step by step guide on how to install an open drive conversion kit on a Ford Banjo rear end. View the list of tools and materials needed to complete this installation.

In this budget build, a GM rear end is upgraded in order to hold 400+ HP. See how spherical bushings are replaced in a used 8.5” GM 10 bolt rear end.

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!

Advantages of using Speedway Motors weld-on rear disc brake kit for a Ford 9-Inch rear end. Learn some tips for installation. This kit includes IMCA approved brake calipers.