What years did Ford make the 9 inch rear end?

Ford 9-Inch Rear End Production Years
The Ford 9-inch rear end was manufactured by Ford Motor Company and has a rich history in the automotive industry. Here are the production years for the Ford 9-inch rear end:
– The Ford 9-inch rear end was introduced in the 1957 model year cars.
– Production of the Ford 9-inch rear end ended in 1986.
It’s worth noting that although Ford phased out the 9-inch rear end in favor of the Ford 8.8-inch axle, aftermarket companies continue to produce the 9-inch design. This means that even though Ford stopped manufacturing the 9-inch rear end, it is still available through aftermarket sources.
The Ford 9-inch rear end is highly regarded for its durability and strength, making it a popular choice among drag racers, hot rodders, and off-road enthusiasts. Its availability and strong parts availability have contributed to its continued popularity.
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How do you identify a Ford 9-inch rear end housing?

How Do I Identify a Ford 9-Inch Rear? Ford 9 inch rear end identification is easy and can be accomplished with nothing more than a deep socket as a “go-no-go” gauge for the bottom two retaining nuts on the center section. If the socket fits (as shown in our photo below) it is a Ford 8-inch housing.

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.

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

Common applications

• 1957-1986 Ford F-100 & F-150.
• 1958-1960 Edsel (All series including Wagons)
• 1976-1980 Ford Granada.
• 1976-1979 Lincoln Versallies.
• 1957-1970 Ford Fairlane.
• 1957-1971 Ford Thunderbird.
• 1964 1/2-1973 Ford Mustang.
• 1966-1983 Ford Bronco.

What is the best Ford rear end for racing?

The dependable 9 inch Ford rear end has by far the widest application reach. Strange offers an impressive array of internal performance parts, Ford 9 inch spools, ford 9 pinion supports, and ford 9 gear sets to build industry-leading complete drag racing rear ends.

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.

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.

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.

How much horsepower can a Ford 9-inch rear handle?

“They’re good only to 400hp max,” says Tom at Tom’s Differentials. “Anything above that should use today’s beefed-up, redesigned, nodular-iron aftermarket cases. They’re good to 800 hp, if built properly. The next step beyond that would be the high end, completely redesigned, Mark Williams billet-aluminum housing.

What years did Ford use the 9 inch rear end?

The Ford 9-inch rear end, so named because of its 9-inch ring gear diameter, was manufactured from 1957 to 1987 by the Ford Motor Company and installed in some intermediate and most full-size Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury passenger cars, F-Series ½-ton trucks, and Econoline vans.

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.