How to Measure and Cut 9" Axles

9” Axle measuring and cutting! From our C10 Build series Tech Talk
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How do you measure and cut 9” axles? You don’t want to ruin such a crucial piece, so Joe and Josh explain how to ensure a clean, accurate cut every time. The best scenario is measuring on an assembled 3rd member housing before ordering. Joe and Josh then explain which side of the third member takes the shorter axle. After lining up the axles, they explain measuring with calipers based on placement within the third member. That measurement goes onto the end of the axle to make the cut. IT IS BEST TO CUT TOO LONG! Deburr and smooth the cut, then verify fitment. Finally, Joe explains how to order if you have a housing and need to order axles.
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[@johnbehneman1546]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!! I HAVE BEEN LEARNING ABOUT THE FORD 9-INCH REAR AXLE.

[@mxmang]

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[@jackblack7573]

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[@extrucker007]

What axles were they it looks like there were many different bolt patterns

[@waynep343]

Which way do you install tapered roller bearings.
Outer race trapped so the axle and bearing are retained. Or outer race loose to fit into the housing. Making the axle and bearing retained by the seal and brake rotor only causing seal leaks all the time.

[@stevenlaswell6901]

You cut off the splines, how long does those need to be? On a real narrow rear end there's a possibility of cutting off most of the splines and on most axles there tapered and wouldn't have the dimension to cut new splines. Would you cut out what you need in center or hub end and weld back , how is that handled. Thank you

[@Rudderify]

Ford axles aren’t tapered so no need to weld. Besides, axles are hardened so you shouldn’t introduce heat to them anyway.

[@todds5956]

Is one tube typically a couple inches shorter on 1 side?

[@VRMN8R]

On a Ford 9 inch, yes.

[@AdrenalineTheory]

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