3 O.D. axle tubes with 51" flange-to-flange width (56" assembled width), 3/16 wall thickness, Axle tubes are internally reinforced for additional strength, less flex, Billet steel New Big Ford (Torino) style bearing ends, Housing measures 51" from flange-to-flange, Assembled rearend measures 56" from hub-to-hub (axle flange face-to-face) Ford 9 Inch Fabricated Rear End Axle Housing, 56" Width Sku # 91046256 Mfr. Part # 91046256 Condition New Brand Speedway Motors Sold Each Details
Looking for a budget-friendly, rock-solid foundation for your custom rear suspension? Look no further. Our fabricated steel Ford 9 inch axle housings feature all-new components for maximum durability. It’s an evolution of the rugged and reliable 9 inch Ford platform.
Designed with the Builder in Mind
This housing is pumpkin-centered with uniform-length axle tubes, side-to-side. So mounting suspension brackets, especially on triangulated 3-link and 4-link systems, is much easier. Unlike factory stamped housings, these fabricated plate-steel center sections provide a wide, flat surface for easy bracket attachment. Note that the pumpkin-centered design will offset the pinion yoke about 1" to the passenger side.
Axle tubes are 3” O.D. with a 3/16” wall thickness. Heavy-wall tubes, along with a larger center section, significantly reduce distortion during welding of rear-link brackets or spring pads. Billet steel “New Big Ford” (Torino) style bearing ends are fixture-welded (3.150” O.D. bearing, with 2.50” axle flange offset).
Improved Design for Greater Durability
In addition to the heavy-duty bearing ends, the axle tubes are supported with bracing inside the large center housing. This reduces flex in the rear end housing, which is something you won’t find on stamped factory 9 inch housings. Plus, gears stay well-lubed and run cooler thanks to a large-capacity fabricated center (holds more gear oil than stamped housings). Axle is vented on the driver’s side.
Yet, with improved durability, our fabricated axle housing is on average 2 pounds lighter than stock style housings of the same size! Add your choice of axle shafts and third member (sold separately), and you are ready to roll. Equip your race car, hot rod or 4X4 with Ford 9 inch parts from Speedway Motors to ensure there are no weak links in your driveline combination.
Total wheel-to-wheel mounting surface width is 56" (from hub-to-hub). The pumpkin is centered in the housing, which puts the pinion 1" offset from center, requiring different length axle shafts. For this 56" housing you will need one 28-5/8" long axle and one 26-3/8" long axle. This housing includes (8) T-bolts for the axle bearing retainer plates and (10) studs for the third member.
- Fabricated steel center section
- 3" O.D. axle tubes with 3/16" wall thickness
- Axle tubes are internally reinforced for additional strength, less flex
- Billet steel "New Big Ford" (Torino) style bearing ends
- Accepts brake kits for 2.50" axle shaft flange offset (from housing flange)
- Housing measures 51" from flange-to-flange
- Assembled rearend measures 56" from hub-to-hub (axle flange face-to-face)
- Improved design weighs only 39.8 lbs vs 41.6 lbs stock-style fabricated housings
- Centered pumpkin w/ 1" offset pinion yoke for easy suspension mock-up
- Greater-than-stock capacity center section holds more gear oil and runs cooler
- Requires different length axle shafts, left/right
- Includes vent on driver side axle tube
- Includes studs for 3rd member and 3/8” T-bolts for bearing retainer plates
- 3rd member sold separately
Specs MFG. Part # 91046256 Hub-to-Hub Width 56.00" Flange-to-Flange Width 51.00" Tube O.D. 3.00" Material Type Steel Sold in Quantity Each Notes Assembled rear end (axle flange face-to-face) width is 56" Standard Pinion Location Offset Pinion / Centered 3rd Member Reviews This is a new fabricated 9 inch ford type rear end. Rated by Bill on March 01, 2024
Summary: I can't say enough about the quality of the this product, top notch.
Yes, I recommend this product.
The parts fit perfect Rated by John on January 20, 2023
Summary: The trailing arm brackets and upper links brackets welded on perfect.
Yes, I recommend this product.
Very heavy duty rear housing. Rated by Bama Rod on August 11, 2022
Summary: I am using this to convert a pro-street car into a regular driver.
Yes, I recommend this product.
Would not hesitate to purchase again Rated by Mike on July 02, 2021
Summary: Couldn't complain about the product. Everything was spot on
Yes, I recommend this product.
Nice piece...built well , and shipped quickly Rated by Jake on June 28, 2019
Summary: Very nice quality
Yes, I recommend this product.
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