From the archives: Legendary tech guru Marlan Davis explains why the 9-inch Ford is the strongest rearend out there—it’s all due to “hypoid distance.” To celebrate HOT ROD's 75th anniversary, we ...

The 9-inch Ford rearend has been the standard all-around bulletproof rear gear for years-in fact it's been the leader since its introduction in 1957. Back in the day, the big Olds rearends were found ...