These steel axle shafts have a natural finish and are sold as a pair. They are perfect for small shops and will allow you to build your own custom width rear end easily. Axle length is measured from the flange to the end of the splines.
For more information on determining the proper axle length and the Ford 9 Inch, be sure to check out our tech articles; and .
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Disc brake kits may require increasing the i/d of the center hole in the rotor to match the o/d register or hub pilot on the axle flange, or reducing the diameter of the register or hub pilot on the axle to fit properly to the i/d of the rotor.
When installing new axles in rearends with posi traction differentials, be sure to install the driver's side axle first to keep the splines properly aligned. Failure to do so may move the two splined gears out of alignment, and it may be difficult to install the driver's side axle properly if the passenger side axle is already installed.
If installation of passenger side axle is done first it may require two people when installing the driver's side axle, with both parties rotating reach axle until splines are in line and the driver's side axle fully sides into the housing.
When cutting axles to desired lengths, it is recommended that the following procedures are performed:
To ensure you get the most out of your new 9 Inch components, it is recommended that you perform a proper break-in process:
Summary: Axles seem to be good quality, bit pretty expensive for no wheel studs included, I had to trim the "collar" of the axle just past the splines so the axle would fully seat in the carrier, (a common issue with 28 spline axles) and was send small bearing retainer plates which will not work if you have large bearing ends.
Yes, I recommend this product.
Summary: I used the axles in a cut to 49" & centered -9" old Large housing. The axles worked but I found the bolt on disc brake unit doesn't work without making spacers due to the press on bearing & retainers used on the axles not matching the Ford originals ,and the rotor centers had to be modified, which I had expected before purchase.
Yes, I recommend this product.
Summary: Got my roadster back on the road the day I received them
Yes, I recommend this product.