Rear-end

How To Set Up a Ford 9 Inch Third Member for High-Performance Use

How to prepare a Ford 9-inch rear-end for high-performance use including setting bearing preload, gear mesh, and backlash. [More...] Read More

2 years ago

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...] Read More

2 years ago

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… Read More

3 years ago

Watts-Link Geometry Explained

The advantage of the Watts Link design is that it can keep the axle centered throughout the entire travel range… Read More

4 years ago

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… Read More

3 years ago

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… Read More

4 years ago

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… Read More

5 years ago

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… Read More

5 years ago

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… Read More

3 years ago

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...] Read More

3 years ago