Off Road 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.

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.

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

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

Jason also lights a table on fire, but that’s not as exciting as seeing how the Chevy II Nova sits with all the cool stuff underneath. Not much looks as good as drag slicks.

The pros and cons of a welded diff vs open diff, plus what to know before learning how to weld your differential.

In this video, we go through the process of measuring and cutting 9" Ford axles.

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.

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.

There is certainly more than one way to get your project's ride height or stance where you want it and we provide a brief overview of the options in this buyer's guide on lowering products.