The Ford nine inch rear end is often the go-to choice for drag racers, autocrossers, and pretty much any performance car or truck owner who wants a stronger rear end assembly. The ford nine inch rear features a removable carrier for easy service, and is both durable and efficient—and since it’s so popular, the Ford nine inch rear end has plenty of parts availability and entire books have been written about upgrading and enhancing its performance.
In this video, you’ll see how to install a Ford nine inch ring and pinion gear set that will ultimately go into a first-gen, autocross-ready Chevy Camaro. You’ll learn the importance of proper pinion depth, shimming, measuring, and fastener torque when installing a Ford nine inch rear end—stuff that’s vitally important for assembling any type of 3rd member. So if you’re thinking about upgrading your rear differential, this video is definitely worth a watch. And check out the parts list below to see what tools and products were used in the Ford nine inch ring and pinion gear installation process too.
Ford 9” Ring & Pinion Gear Install Parts List
00:55 Recommended Tools
02:32 Recommended Parts
04:18 Disassembly of Ring & Pinion and Pressing on Bearings
07:45 How to Install Pinion Support Bearing
08:49 How to Check Pinion Depth
14:42 How to Run a Pattern on Your Gears
16:12 How to Check Ring Gear Backlash
Proform Pinion Setting Tools
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Summit Racing Magnetic Base & Dial Indicator Kit
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ACDelco Ft.-Lb. Digital Torque Wrench
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Chicago Brand Dial Calipers
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ACDelco Tools Digital Torque Wrenches
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OTC Bearing Splitters
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OTC Variable Pin Spanner Wrenches
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SA Design Ford Differentials Book
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Motive Gear Performance Ring and Pinion Sets
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Richmond Gear Complete Ring and Pinion Installation Kits
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Summit Racing® Ring and Pinion Marking Compound
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Summit Racing® Axle Assembly Adapters
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Cool vid! Minor suggestion. Next time please mention the tool list is in the description at the beginning. 🙂
GREAT VIDEO & EDUCATION!!!! I NEED TO BUY THE BOOK FIRST!!!! SO I MAY REBUILD THE FORD 9" REAR END LATER. I WANT TO CONVERT IT TO POSITRACTION. THANKS FOR SHARING!!! I LEARNED SO MUCH.