There was a time long ago when you had to hit the junkyard if you needed the strength, reliability, and easy gear-changing convenience of a Ford 9-inch rear axle. They were dark days, indeed. But in ...

Customer:"Hello? I'd like to buy an axleshaft for my Ford 9-inch rear axle." Salesperson:"No problem. Do you know what length, spline count, and wheel-bolt pattern you need?" Customer:"I really don't.

To celebrate HOT ROD's 75th anniversary, we teamed up with CASTROL GTX to bring you some of the stories that exemplify the core of what HOT ROD is and reflect the brand's influence on America's car ...