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NEW | GM A-Body 9” Ford Rear Axle Assemblies

Ridetech is pleased to announce the expansion of their Ford 9” Rear Axle Housings to include 1964-1972 GM A-Body applications utilizing current design Ridetech 4-link systems.
 
Installing a Ridetech 4-Link into your first or second gen A-Body just got easier. These axle housings are an ideal combination for building out your pro-touring classic as they ship with the 4-Link and sway bar brackets already welded to the housing making the 4-link installation completely bolt-in. 
 
These strong 9” Ford housings are a great foundation for putting torque to the pavement. The housings feature a webbed center section with internal gussets, 1/4” wall 3” diameter tubes and billet steel flanges (New Style Bearing/Torino). The pinion is offset 1” and the axle flange is offset 2.5”. Stock and narrowed axle widths are offered to satisfy mini-tubbed applications. 
 
The included 31-spline axles are heat treated from 1541H alloy and feature a 5” x 4 ¾” bolt pattern and grade 8 ½” x 2” wheel studs. Timken SET20 bearings are pressed onto the axles which also include the bearing retaining plates.
 
Fitment Information | 1964-1972 GM Chevelle, Buick Skylark, Buick GSX, Oldsmobile Cutlass, Oldsmobile 4-4-2, Pontiac GTO, and Chevrolet El Camino.

FEATURES & BENEFITS

  • Compatibility

    • Works with Ridetech Coil-Over or ShockWave systems (Does not work with stock type coil spring / shock mounting)

    • Fits Ridetech 1964–72 GM A-Body rear StrongArms (or any stock or aftermarket trailing arms)

    • Torino housing flanges fit a wide variety of brake systems
    • Can be ordered with Ridetech supplied third members (3.50, 3.70, 3.89, or 4.11 ratios)

    Construction & Strength

    • Webbed center section with internal gusseting for added strength

    • 1/4″ wall tubes for strength and durability

    • No bushings — works with stock or Ridetech R-Joints (included with Ridetech Coilover and Air Systems)

    • 1″ pinion offset (center section is centered)

    • Adjustable anti-squat from 130%–200%

    Axles & Bearings

    • 31-spline heat-treated 1541H custom alloy axles

    • Timken SET20 bearings pressed onto axles

    • Bearing retaining plates included

    • Axle seals pre-installed

    • Axles include access hole for serviceability

    Hardware & Installation

    • Includes Grade 8 installation hardware: housing studs, t-bolts, nuts, and washers

    • Drain plug and jack pad included for convenience

    Finish & Branding

    • Attractive satin black powder coat finish for corrosion resistance

    • Features a Ridetech branded logo plate and Ridetech icon decals for each axle

    Warranty

    • Backed by a 1-year warranty

Shop Ridetech bolt-in GM A-Body Axle Housings HERE

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