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Direct fit bare steel 9-inch Ford axle housing for your 68-72 GM A-Body, Pre-welded shock mounts and stock location control arm mounts for stock ride height, Includes 31 spline performance axle package with new bearings, seals, retainers, and T-bolts, New Big Ford style ends - accepts 2.5" offset Ford style brake kits, Retains factory GM 5 on 4-3/4 wheel bolt pattern with 1/2-20 thread wheel studs 1968-72 GM A-Body Ford 9 Inch Bolt-In Rear End Swap Kit, Bare Sku # 99006872 Mfr. Part # 99006872 Condition New Brand Speedway Motors Sold Each Details
- Housing length: 55-3/4 inches (from flange-to-flange).
- Total wheel-to-wheel mounting surface width is 60-3/4 inches (from hub-to-hub).
- Direct replacement Ford 9-inch housing rear end for your 64-67 A-Body
- Pre-welded mounting pads retain stock control arm mounting locations
- Uses factory shock mounting location to retain stock shock length
- 9-inch housing features stock 68-72 Chevelle rear end width flange to flange for perfect fit
- Works with any Ford 9-inch housing center section (sold separately)
- Big Ford new style “Torino” axle flange accepts drum or disc brakes
- New 31 spline axles come with bearings, lock rings, axle seals, and wheel studs installed
- Axles feature 5x4.5 and 5x4.75 GM car dual bolt patterns with 1/2-20 threaded studs
A Direct-Fit Ford 9-inch Rear End Housing for Your Second Gen A-Body
There is certainly no denying the popularity of Ford’s venerable 9-inch rear axle when it comes to high performance street and racing applications. It is probably a safe bet there are more non-Ford vehicles on the road (and track) with a Ford 9-inch rear end under them than Ford ever shipped off their assembly lines! That is saying a lot right there. From the stronger housing design to the huge aftermarket support in axles, differentials, ring and pinion gears, and more, the Ford 9-inch rear end is the performance axle housing to use, without a doubt.
For those building up a 1968-72 GM A-Body car (Chevelle, GTO, Malibu, Tempest, Cutlass, 442, etc.), Speedway Motors offers a bolt-in 9-inch Ford rear end housing for your build that is a direct swap for stock second gen A-Body rear ends. This A-Body rear end housing is made from premium steel and is fully welded, including brand new “Torino” big Ford axle housing. The housing maintains the 2nd gen Chevelle rear end width and retains the stock shock mount locations as well. The axle’s control arm mounting brackets are welded in their stock mounting location for a bolt in solution. This allows you to retain stock ride height characteristics or you can lower the rear of your A-Body via Shop GM A-Body Lowering Springs, or other options.
Includes Fully Assembled Axles Ready for Your Differential and Center Section
Our 2nd gen Chevelle 9-inch rear end housing package includes strong 31-spline performance axles with bearings and bearing lock rings already pressed into place on the axles. The axles feature dual Chevy/Ford bolt pattern of 5 on 4-3/4 and of 5 on 4-1/2 with 1/2-20 press-in threaded studs preinstalled in the 5 on 4-3/4 GM pattern. Finally, we include the axle retainer brackets and the correct 9-inch T-bolts and nuts to secure the axles and your drum or disc brake kit of choice.
Additional hardware includes 10 press-in studs with nylon locking nuts for the main A-Body 9-inch housing to center section assembly, and a screw in axle vent fitting. All your new Ford 9-inch housing needs for completion is a complete center section with your choice of Shop 9-inch Ford Differentials and Shop 9-inch Ford Ring & Pinion Gear Sets and drum or Shop 9-inch Ford Disc Brake Kits brake package. Our Shop Assembled 9-inch 3rd Members/Center Sections are the perfect choice to finish your first gen A-body rear end build. Replace your tired 1968-1972 Chevelle rear end with our Ford 9-inch rear end in your first gen Chevelle, Malibu, Tempest, or GTO while maintaining the stock rear end width and upgrade to the strength and vast options the Ford 9-inch offers.
Specs Sold in Quantity Kit MFG. Part # 99006872 Notes 1/2"-20 wheel studs, 2" long, 0.685" knurled Position Rear Overall Width 60.75" Axle Shafts Included Yes Axle Splines 31 Axle Type Semi-Floating Brakes Included No Third Member Included No Ring and Pinion Included No Wheel Studs Included Yes Wheel Stud Thread Size 1/2"-20 Wheel Bolt Pattern (in.) 5x4.5 in. | 5x4.75 in. Bearings Included Yes Seals Included Yes Differential Included No Material Type Steel Finish Natural Ring Gear Size 9 Inch Tube O.D. 3" Housing Material Steel Hardware Included Yes Rotors Included No Rotor Diameter Not Included Housing Color Natural Cut to Fit No Standard Pinion Location Offset Pinion / Centered 3rd Member Bolt Pattern 5 on 4.75" Reviews nice set-up Rated by gramps on September 25, 2024
Summary: the only thing I would change would be to have the 3rd member studs already installed.
Yes, I recommend this product.
Great 9" Rear End for GM A-Body! Rated by Hotrod Stew on August 11, 2022
Summary: I used this rearend housing on my '70 Chevelle. It was a perfect upgrade to go behind my LS3 swap. The housing was a direct bolt in. I had no issues at all with the install into my Chevelle. I did have to grind down a little material on the inside so my third member would fit properly onto the housing. The bearings are already installed onto the axles which was nice. The lug stud is a different size on these axles from the factory GM size. If I remember correctly they were 1/2"-20. Just something to think about when doing the swap. The packaging was somewhat lacking on this housing though. It was just wrapped in shrink wrap lightly and the housing pumpkin was a little scratched when I got it. It does cost about $175 to have it powder coated after it is completely degreased. I would recommend a steel third member housing with this one as my aluminum housing was a little "leaky". This housing goes great with the Speedway 9" Disc Brake upgrade kit. Do yourself a favor and buy the longer stainless steel brake line. Not the one that they sell in the complete kit. I paired this setup up with the UMI adjustable control arms and sway bar. It is a huge difference in handling!
Yes, I recommend this product.
Nice rear end Housing. Everything you could ask for A body Rated by Dok on December 13, 2021
Summary: Product is well made and inline with all mounts.
Yes, I recommend this product.
Great Product - Missing T-Bolts Rated by Patrick on July 28, 2021
Summary: Great product but nowhere online does it mention T-Bolts that are not included. This is a conversion for GM A-Body, customers do not know what T-Bolts are (the standard GM bolts will not work and they are not available locally) and they should be either included or at least mentioned in the product description. I got my rear end and had to wait another week for T-Bolts. So yes if you are following Project Chevelle and ordering parts don't forget the T-Bolts!
Yes, I recommend this product.
Looks like a high quality piece Rated by 69 El on May 10, 2021
Summary: This will be for a 9 inch conversion in a 1969 El Camino. All the parts were included for axle installation and 3rd member. The housing has nice welds. I will use a speedway 3rd member and a disc brake package also from speedway in the installation. The car currently has a big block with a five speed coupled to a non posi GM differential so there is a lot of wheel spin making it difficult to judge the power. Looking forward to see what it's like with the new differential!
Yes, I recommend this product.
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