Technical Info
What’s My Rear-End Gear Ratio and What Type Differential Do I Have?
This is a simple method to determine your rear-end type and gear ratio without opening up your differential. [More…]
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Technical Info
Ford 9 Inch Rear-End Widths and Potential Donor Cars
Hot rodders and drag racers use 9″ Ford rear-ends in just about everything — here are 9 inch Ford rear-end widths and donor vehicles. [More…]
Technical Info
Watts-Link Geometry Explained
The advantage of the Watts Link design is that it can keep the axle centered throughout the entire travel range of the suspension. Here’s how it works. [More…]
DIY Projects
Install Bolt-On Disc Brake Conversion Kit on 8″ and 9″ Ford Rear-Ends
Safety matters, especially if you’re going to have passengers. Fortunately, this kit runs close to what you’d pay to replace original drums. [More…]
How To & DIY
Earl’s Differential and Manual Transmission Cooling Systems
Whether you race road course, off-road, circle track, or just put your vehicle under heavy-duty conditions, take the extra step to cool them. [More…]
How To & DIY
How to Apply Rust Encapsulator Plus to a Rusty Rear End
In this video, Joe removes heavy rust, dirt, and grime so he can apply Rust Encapsulator Plus to a Camaro rear end. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Box-In a Differential / Solid Axle Rear-End Housing
You’ll learn how to fabricate and weld on steel plates to stiffen the rear axle and prevent it from torquing when under load [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Fix A Leaking GM 12-bolt Rear-end Pinion Seal
Does your rear differential leak gear oil everywhere? Do you keep installing a new pinion seal and having the same problem? Here’s the fix. [More…]
Technical Info
Bad Chad on Rear-End Fabrication and Welding Frame Components
Bad Chad shares insights and explains rear-end fabrication and how to ensure proper welding of frame components. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Swap A GM 12-Bolt Rear-End To Positraction
Have a bunch of power under your hood? Are you only spinning one wheel on those burnouts? Solve all your one-wheel peel problems here. [More…]
