--- product_id: 5169829 title: "Ford Differentials: How to Rebuild the 8.8 and 9-inch (Workbench How-to)" price: "₩71635" currency: KRW in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.kr/products/5169829-ford-differentials-how-to-rebuild-the-8-8-and-9 store_origin: KR region: South Korea --- # Detailed gear setup & backlash tuning Step-by-step professional guide 8.8 & 9-inch differential rebuild Ford Differentials: How to Rebuild the 8.8 and 9-inch (Workbench How-to) **Price:** ₩71635 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ⚙️ Rebuild, Tune, Dominate: Your Ford Differential Playbook ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Ford Differentials: How to Rebuild the 8.8 and 9-inch (Workbench How-to) - **How much does it cost?** ₩71635 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.kr](https://www.desertcart.kr/products/5169829-ford-differentials-how-to-rebuild-the-8-8-and-9) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Step-by-Step Visual Rebuilds:** Follow clear photos and instructions that make complex setups approachable. - • **Identify & Inspect Like a Pro:** Use detailed charts and tips to diagnose wear and select the perfect parts. - • **Comprehensive Aftermarket Insights:** Explore top brands like Currie, Moser, and Strange for high-performance upgrades. - • **Optimize Performance with Precision Gear Setup:** Learn to adjust ring and pinion backlash for peak power delivery. - • **Master the Iconic Ford 8.8 & 9-inch Differentials:** Unlock the secrets behind the most trusted muscle car rear ends. ## Overview This expert guide demystifies rebuilding the legendary Ford 8.8- and 9-inch rear differentials, essential for muscle cars, hot rods, and race vehicles. Packed with detailed photos, inspection tips, and aftermarket insights, it empowers enthusiasts to confidently disassemble, inspect, and optimize their differentials for maximum performance and reliability. ## Description The Ford 8.8- and 9-inch rear differentials are two of the most popular and best-performing differentials on the market. While the 8.8-inch differential is commonly used in late-model Mustangs, the 9-inch is the more popular and arguably the most dominant high-performance differential for muscle cars, hot rods, custom vehicles, and race cars. Built from 1957 to 1986, the 9-inch Ford differential is used in a huge range of high-performance Ford and non-Ford vehicles because of its rugged construction, easy-to-set-up design, and large aftermarket support. The 9-inch differential effectively transmits power to the ground for many classic Fords and hot rods of all types, but it is the choice of many GM muscle car owners and racers as well. These differentials have been used extensively and proven their mettle in racing and high-performance applications. The Ford 8.8- and 9-inch must be rebuilt after extensive use and need a variety of different ratios for top performance and special applications. This Workbench book provides detailed step-by-step photos and information for rebuilding the differentials with the best equipment, installing the gear sets, and converting to Traction-Lok for a variety of applications. It describes how to disassemble the rear end, identify worn ring and pinion gears, other damage or wear, and shows step-by-step rebuilding of the differential. It also explains how to select the right differential hardware, bearings, seals, and other parts, as well as how to set ring and pinion backlash so that the rear end operates at peak efficiency. Aftermarket 9-inch performance differentials from manufacturers including Currie, Moser and Strange are reviewed and you learn how to rebuild and set up these high-performance aftermarket differentials. In addition, this book provides a comprehensive identification chart to ensure readers properly identify the model and specifics of the 9-inch differential. Chapters include axle identification, inspection, and purchasing axles for rebuilding; differential tear down; ring and pinion gear removal; inspection and reassembly; drive axle choices; and more. Review: 9 and 8.8 Bible - Great information but doesn't cover all Fords differentials. Review: Great info for Ford 9 inch - Lots of great information related to Ford 9 Inch rear ends. YouTube university will only get you so far and many videos often skip steps or skip explaining why you are doing certain things. This book helped fill in a lot of gaps and I felt much more confident diving into the rear differential on my 1979 F-150. I find it funny that I wouldn't bat an eye tearing down an engine whether it is in this truck, another or even my Harley, but playing around with a differential? For some reason I had it stuck in my head that it is so complicated it must be a dark art to get them set up properly. With the right tools, this book, some patience and a willingness to try you'll be adjusting back lash, gear pattern and pre-load in no time! ## Features - Ford Differentials - How to Rebuild the 8.8 and 9 inch differential ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #179,968 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #60 in Vehicle Owner's Manuals & Maintenance Guides #154 in Automotive Repair (Books) #265 in Do-It-Yourself Home Improvement (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 349 Reviews | ## Images ![Ford Differentials: How to Rebuild the 8.8 and 9-inch (Workbench How-to) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81SmpteJUxL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Media Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 9 and 8.8 Bible *by A***R on May 2, 2026* Great information but doesn't cover all Fords differentials. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great info for Ford 9 inch *by M***E on September 5, 2023* Lots of great information related to Ford 9 Inch rear ends. YouTube university will only get you so far and many videos often skip steps or skip explaining why you are doing certain things. This book helped fill in a lot of gaps and I felt much more confident diving into the rear differential on my 1979 F-150. I find it funny that I wouldn't bat an eye tearing down an engine whether it is in this truck, another or even my Harley, but playing around with a differential? For some reason I had it stuck in my head that it is so complicated it must be a dark art to get them set up properly. With the right tools, this book, some patience and a willingness to try you'll be adjusting back lash, gear pattern and pre-load in no time! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hear head knowledge *by T***R on October 31, 2025* Great book lots of knowledge and illustration photos ## Frequently Bought Together - Ford Differentials: How to Rebuild the 8.8 and 9 Inch - How to Rebuild & Modify Ford C4 & C6 Automatic Transmissions (Workbench Series) - How to Rebuild the Small-Block Ford (S-A Design) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.kr/products/5169829-ford-differentials-how-to-rebuild-the-8-8-and-9](https://www.desertcart.kr/products/5169829-ford-differentials-how-to-rebuild-the-8-8-and-9) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Korea* *Store origin: KR* *Last updated: 2026-10-14*