Oldsmobile Axle Housings

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

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

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.

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.

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!

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.

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!

Learn about the power behind the G-body platform and the steps to upgrade a 7.5" bolt rear end to a 8.5" to withstand high horsepower. See how to change the differential fluid and install new gaskets.

Steve provides a step-by-step guide to install the Speedway Motors GM 10-Bolt Polished Finned Aluminum Rear End Cover.