Customer:"Hello? I'd like to buy an axleshaft for my Ford 9-inch rear axle." Salesperson:"No problem. Do you know what length, spline count, and wheel-bolt pattern you need?" Customer:"I really don't.

Being frugal is not just our nature, it's a way of life. So it's no surprise when we needed a rear axle for a full-width mini-truck project that we hit the junkyards in search of the legendary Ford ...

The Chevy versus Ford debate is as old as these legendary car companies. The debate within the debate has long been GM 12-bolt versus Ford 9-inch. In truth the GM 12-bolt is a far more efficient axle ...

From the archives: Legendary tech guru Marlan Davis explains why the 9-inch Ford is the strongest rearend out there—it’s all due to “hypoid distance.” To celebrate HOT ROD's 75th anniversary, we ...