Let's get this out of the way right now. This isn't a step-by-step instructional on how to replace a rear axle bearing, because so many different models use so many different means to hold the axles ...

We decided to cut through the brand-loyalty blindfold to take a clinical look at the 12-bolt, the Ford 9-inch, and the Dana 60 rear axles. We obtained a 3.50:1-gear version of each of these three rear ...