What vehicles have a Ford 9 rear end?

Vehicles with Ford 9 Rear End
The Ford 9-inch rear end axle was installed in a wide range of vehicles, making it one of the most popular axles in automotive history. It was introduced in 1957 and ended production in 1986, but aftermarket companies still produce the 9-inch design. Here are some key points about the vehicles that have used the Ford 9 rear end:
1. Ford Passenger Cars and Trucks: The Ford 9-inch rear axle was installed in nearly every Ford passenger car and truck at one time or another.
2. Full-Sized Vehicles: The 9-inch axle was used in Ford’s full-sized vehicles, including midsize and full-sized vehicles, F-series trucks, and E-vans.
3. Custom and Racing Vehicles: Due to its strength and popularity, the Ford 9-inch rear end is also widely used in custom cars, trucks, and racing applications.
4. Other Makes and Models: Hot rodders and drag racers use the 9 Ford rear-ends and their aftermarket equivalents in a variety of vehicles, not just limited to Ford cars and trucks.
5. NASCAR: Interestingly, every car that runs in NASCAR Cup today has a Ford 9-Inch rear end under it, including non-Ford entries.
In summary, the Ford 9-inch rear end axle has been widely used in Ford vehicles, custom cars, and racing applications, making it a popular choice for its strength and durability.

How much horsepower will a 9 inch Ford rear end take?

A 9-Inch For Every Need
GearFX offers a wide range of Ford 9-Inch rear ends, with strength ratings that range from 650-hp to 1000-hp and beyond. Their most popular setups are their S- and N-Series rear ends. The S-Series is GearFX’s entry-level Ford 9-inch, but it’s far from basic.

What’s so special about a Ford 9-inch rear end?

The iconic Ford 9-inch has been the go-to diff for hot-rodders since day one. The brilliance of the unit is its ability to hold power, its quickness in changing gears, its vast range of available gear ratios, and the ease in which it can be setup. Shop our Ford 9-inch differential products here.

Why is the Ford 9-inch so strong?

The Ford nine-inch, introduced in 1957, incorporated all that smart thinking but had distinct advantages. First, there’s the diameter of its ring gear at—you guessed it—nine inches. That’s larger and thus stronger than most contemporaries. Ford engineers increased the angle of the pinion’s teeth, as well.

Who makes the best Ford 9-inch rear end?

Strange Engineering is the most recognized name in the aftermarket industry when it comes to Ford 9 inch rears. From high performance street cars to top fuel, Strange Ford 9 inch housings are relied on by more racers than all other manufacturers combined.

How much horsepower is a Ford 9 rear end rated for?

Rated for a maximum of 650-hp, it features a Strange nodular-iron case, Eaton TrueTrac differential, 31-spline axles, Daytona pinion support, Ford SVO seals, a 1350 U-bolt driveshaft yoke or pinion yoke, and ARP hardware.

Why is the Ford 9-inch so popular?

The Ford nine-inch, introduced in 1957, incorporated all that smart thinking but had distinct advantages. First, there’s the diameter of its ring gear at—you guessed it—nine inches. That’s larger and thus stronger than most contemporaries. Ford engineers increased the angle of the pinion’s teeth, as well.

What’s the difference between a 8in and a 9 inch Ford rear end?

End there’s a flat spot in the in the housing. Right there and the 9. In is almost almost perfectly round the the pumpkin in that it also has an extra rib in in the structure.

What cars come with a Ford 9-inch rear end?

Many street stock circle track and drag racers prefer the 9-inch rear found in ’66-’70 full size Fords and Mercurys, ’71-’72 Lincolns, and ’68-’72 F100 Ford trucks because it has 31-spline axles, large ball-type axle bearings and a 61″ overall width (measured from drum face to drum face).

Why is the Ford 9 so strong?

The most important design feature that adds strength to the Ford 9-inch is its offset pinion gear. When viewed from the side, you can see that the input on the 9-inch sits rather low in the housing. This may not seem significant, but it has vast implications for the strength of the rear end.

What years did Ford use the 9 inch rear end?

Ford’s 9-inch rearend was produced from 1957 through 1986. At one time or another, it was installed in nearly every Ford passenger car and truck.