Ford 9″ Housing and Axle Package | 1964-1972 GM A-body

Installing a Ridetech Bolt-On 4-Link into your 1964-1972 GM A Body has never been easier with the help of Ridetech’s Ford 9” Rear End Assemblies. They are powder coated Satin Black and include all bracketry for a bolt-in installation.  

The 9” Ford housings are a great foundation for putting torque to the pavement. The housings feature a webbed center section with internal gussets with 1/4″ wall 3” diameter tubes and billet steel flanges (New Style Big Bearing/Torino). The pinion is offset 1” and the axle flange is offset 2 ½”.  Available in a stock axle flange to axle flange width of 61.25″ or narrowed to 56″ to satisfy mini-tubbed applications.

These housings include both a drain plug and jack pad and Grade 8 T-bolt hardware for sufficient strength where you need it. 3rd member studs are pre-installed and ready to accept a third member. 

The included 31-spline axles are heat treated from 1541H Alloy and feature 5” x 4 ¾” bolt pattern and Grade 8 1/2”-20 x 2” wheel studs. Timken SET20 bearings are pressed onto the axles which also include the bearing retaining plates.

Available Third Member Information (also available):

All third members feature Yukon nodular iron case, aluminum Daytona pinion support, 1350 billet steel yoke, Timken bearings and Eaton Trutrac differential unit. The Trutrac is a helical-gear style limited-slip differential that maximizes wheel traction and enhances driving characteristics. Available with 3.50, 3.70, 3.89 or 4.11 ratio.  The included LubeLocker gaskets prevents leaking without the use of silicon and is reusable.

Ridetech 9” Rear Axle Housings 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)

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  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%

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  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

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  Hardware & Installation

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

  • Drain plug and jack pad included for convenience

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  Finish & Branding

  • Attractive satin black powder coat finish for corrosion resistance

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

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  Warranty

  • Backed by a 1-year warranty