Ford Standard Hot Rod Differentials

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.

Look up "hot rod" in the dictionary and you'll see a picture of this car.

GM’s 10-bolt rear axle has been around since the 1960s, here’s how to determine if your junkyard find is worth taking home

Learn what gear oils do for your differential and how to choose the best gear lubricant for your application's needs

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.

Street Rodder showcases Speedway parts in this traditional hot rod feature.

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.

It may feel like a daunting task attempting to determine the best leaf spring for your traditional hot rod straight axle build, but our buyer's guide will surely help.

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.

Tim talks about the process of upgrading the factory hubs on his 1929 Roadster project with new manufacture units courtesy of Speedway Motors.