The Chevy 12-bolt axle shaft (left) is tapered; the Ford 9-inch shaft is the same diameter throughout its length, except for the short section just after the spline end. This makes it easy to narrow ...

Everyone likes to brag about their axles. Whether you've custom-built a bulletproof Trophy Truck-style unit or you've simply bolted on a stout differential cover, we're betting that most of you have ...

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.

When it came time to lower the rear of our 1969 Ford F-100 project, we knew it was only best to drop the rearend and at least do a quickie "garage floor" rebuild before flipping the springs and ...