How to Rebuild Ford Differentials 8.8 and 9 Inch Rear End 1957-1986

The Ford 8.8- and 9-inch rear differentials are are the most popular and arguably the most dominant high-performance differential for muscle cars, hot rods, custom vehicles and race cars. Built from 1957-1986, the they are used in a huge range of high-performance Ford and non-Ford vehicles because of their rugged construction, easy-to-setup design, and large aftermarket support.

This book will help you understand the function of and how to rebuild the Ford 8.8 and 9 inch axles. With this knowledge, you can decide whether you want to tackle your axle repair yourself or at least understand what is involved and how to find a good shop to perform the work for you.

The differentials need to be rebuilt after high performance use and/or many miles. They need a variety of different ratios for top performance and special applications. Axles are the only part of a car that utilize a hypoid gear set. These gears require some special training, tools, and skill to work on correctly. That being said, it is not beyond most competent mechanics and even the enthusiast to repair or rebuild axles. This book provides information you won’t find in a common shop manual while still covering the shop manual fundamentals. This book guides you through each step of the rebuild process so you can confidently complete the work yourself. It shows how to disassemble the rear end, identify worn ring and pinion gears and other damage or wear, and proceeds to show step-by-step rebuilding of the differential. It also explains how to select the right differential hardware, bearings, seals, and other parts, as well as how to set ring and pinion backlash, so the rear end operates at peak efficiency. As an example, a complete installation of a custom 9-inch into a Tri-Five Chevy is detailed from start to finish.

You'll see reviews of aftermarket 9-inch performance differentials from manufacturers such as Currie, Moser and Strange and you will learn how to rebuild and set up these high-performance aftermarket differentials. The book provides a comprehensive 9-inch identification chart to ensure readers properly identify the model and specifics of the differential. In addition, you can find out how to identify, search for, and buy a used 9 inch differential.

This book includes 400 color photos. Buy now to own the best book on Ford differentials