How to Install a 9 Inch Ford Ring & Pinion Gear Set

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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[@m.a.p.4hp737]

I've regeared a lot of differentials, but for some reason, I like watching you guys do it.

[@johnbehneman1546]

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.

[@SummitRacing]

Thank you for watching, John!

[@coyotelarry]

What did you set the carrier bearing preload to? I didn't see that!

[@billybobbubbawubba9457]

9" is a piece of cake vs. 8.8, and Gm differentials. 57-year-old design is so much better than what came later.

[@rcadd1ct]

Cool vid! Minor suggestion. Next time please mention the tool list is in the description at the beginning. :)

[@SummitRacing]

Hi! We appreciate your feedback. We do have the parts list included in the description. I will add it here for you for easy reference:
Proform Pinion Setting Tools
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Summit Racing Magnetic Base & Dial Indicator Kit
www.summitracing.com/redirect?banner=SOCIALYT211009
ACDelco Ft.-Lb. Digital Torque Wrench
www.summitracing.com/redirect?banner=SOCIALYT211010
Chicago Brand Dial Calipers
www.summitracing.com/redirect?banner=SOCIALYT211011
ACDelco Tools Digital Torque Wrenches
www.summitracing.com/redirect?banner=SOCIALYT211012
OTC Bearing Splitters
www.summitracing.com/redirect?banner=SOCIALYT211013
OTC Variable Pin Spanner Wrenches
www.summitracing.com/redirect?banner=SOCIALYT211014
SA Design Ford Differentials Book
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Motive Gear Performance Ring and Pinion Sets
www.summitracing.com/redirect?banner=SOCIALYT211016
Richmond Gear Complete Ring and Pinion Installation Kits
www.summitracing.com/redirect?banner=SOCIALYT211017
Summit Racing® Ring and Pinion Marking Compound
www.summitracing.com/redirect?banner=SOCIALYT211018
Summit Racing® Axle Assembly Adapters
www.summitracing.com/redirect?banner=SOCIALYT211019

[@rcadd1ct]

@@SummitRacing. Thx. I took notes in the beginning. Was commenting about the stand when I got to the end of the video and you mentioned the tool list. I deleted my comment and suggested you mention it earlier next time. :)

[@H00K-KING]

Does this work the same with a spool? I bought a car that has 4.11 gears with a spool and I want to change it but don’t know how

[@Cobra427Veight]

Great , can you add another video , on setting crownwheel preload , there isn't alot of info on that . . Cheers

[@SummitRacing]

We appreciate the idea! We'll see what we can put together.

[@markmathews547]

This can happen with a Strange 1350 billet 9" flange. There is a footnote when ordering this flange to order a spacer kit with it so that the pinion nut does not bottom on the pinion gear. No crush of the sleeve will occur if this happens.

[@SummitRacing]

Thanks for your additional input, Mark!

[@pearsooo6972]

Nice

[@SummitRacing]

Thank you for watching!

[@pearsooo6972]

@@SummitRacing your welcome

[@hotrodray6802]

Nobody ever mentions the tightness of the main bearing adjustment when using the spanner wrench. How much squeeze on the bearings? 🤔🤔

[@MrBubbag77]

Once you set your final backlash, you tighten each spanner nut to the next hole for the locking bracket.

[@jimmachen5095]

I FELL ASLEEP

[@campervanbug7658]

Info overload goes in limp mode😅

[@1970pitstop]

😂

[@jeffreyt6076]

How about taking some time to explain what to do if your teeth aren’t contacting perfectly like yours were.

[@SummitRacing]

We appreciate the feedback, Jeffrey. Perhaps we can make another video covering that.

[@rangerst_870]

Lots of missed information in this “instructional video”.
If you are gonna half ass it, at least say in the beginning that “this is a brief summary, not an actual step by step. Our goal isn’t to ACTUALLY HELP YOU, but to just sell shit to you.