Shortening 9 1/4 and mini tubs

I am sure you could probably get the 9 1/4 housing shortened for about the same price as the operation is esentially the same. It does use C clip axles which you could probably have cut and resplined and a grove re-cut for the c clip or you could use some kind of c clip eliminator kit. Not sure if they are available for a 9 1/4. Another possibility would be to narrow it and use aftermaket 8 3/4 housing ends. Then you could use shortened and resplinded 8 3/4 axles with the green bearing kit, if budget is not as much of a concern for a bit more there are some nice aftermaket axles available. The only other issue is that gear choices with the 9 1/4 is a bit more limited and you don't get the easy gear change by swapping center sections. The 8 3/4 is certanly no quick change rear end but it can be done pretty easily in under an hour in the driveway.