Ford 8.8 Inch, Hot Rod Parts

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.

This 1932 Ford hot rod has all the right touches and packs a big block Chevy under the hood!

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

Cowl steering is a racecar-inspired steering configuration for your hot rod that can solve a lot of problems. Here's how to do it.

That flathead engine pictured on our street rod catalog cover is just one little piece of a pretty mean little Model T hot rod. Check it out.

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.

It's Model T Day! Yes, that's a thing. In celebration, here is a small sample of the many Model T's that have chugged, rattled, and raced into our hearts over the years.

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.

As a lifelong car nut and longtime editor and contributor some of our favorite car magazines, Brian Brennan has been there and done that. In this episode, we'll hear some of those stories as well as what's next for him and the hobby.

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