9-Inch Ford Rear Axle - Building A Righteous Rear

With the centersection turned over, the front pinion seal and yoke is installed. Once again a torque wrench tightens the pinion nut to the proper tightness.

Setting the gear lash is critical, and the pros at Currie have it down to a science. A special fixture and a magnetic base with a dial indicator make the precise measurements.

And here it is, a brand-new from casting to pinion nut third member. Having everything brand new takes the worry out of any rearend problems and with proper maintenance will last the lifetime of most street rods.

The splines are cut in the axle, typical street rod axles are the 31-spline axles, and they are plenty strong.

With the centersection in the housing the bolts are snugged down with a wrench in a cross pattern before the torque wrench brings it into spec.

A bead of black silicone gasket cement is applied to the housing face and to the top of the gasket.

The rear backing plates and brakes are bolted on, and then the axles are slipped into the tube and engaged into the differential. A little pushing and spinning will line up the splines.

Now the assembled third member is carefully slipped over the studs and into the housing, taking care not to damage the gasket. This chunk is heavy, so having a hoist or a helper is required at home.

And here it is, completely new from drum to drum ready for shipping. Currie rearends seem to find their way under some of the best cars in the world, and now you know why.