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67Dart273 said
I wonder how a 30 compares to an 8 1/4? Back in my 4 wheelin' days (I had a 340 Landcruiser) The Bronco/ Jeep/ Scout guys didn't think all that much of a "30" front axle.

I think the older Scouts (pronounced "Shout") had either 25's or 27's front and rear. It was common to see "shouts" jacked up around town with the rear axle torn down!!
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don't really know, i know the 30s carrier the clutches are behind the spiders and they have no springs like an 8 1/4. but they also dont look as beefy. i'm thinking if you used a whole rear out of a cherrokee it would live with a decent teener so long as you werent banzai in it off the line....