Swapping Versailles' brakes onto earlier rearends isn't recommended. Unique mounting bracket doubles as bearing retainer, rather than bolting on to end of housing. Axle shaft OD, retainer ID, and ...

Hey, there's nothing wrong with drum brakes, but that doesn't mean you have to keep them forever. As long as they're properly maintained and adjusted, drum brakes actually stop pretty well. The ...

For over half a century, the Ford 9-inch rearend has been the king of aftermarket axle upgrades. Few other axles enjoy the same amount of bolt-on and custom componentry. The Ford 9-inch is a great ...

There was a time long ago when you had to hit the junkyard if you needed the strength, reliability, and easy gear-changing convenience of a Ford 9-inch rear axle. They were dark days, indeed. But in ...

Ford stopped making the 9-inch rear end in 1986, but aftermarket companies are still making parts for the axle, and racers still rip down tracks with it.