8.25 Strength

Back in 1982 we put a 5:30 geared, sure-grip 8 1/4 in my 13.5:1 comp 340. Snapped an axle the first weekend. Snapped the other axle & spun the backing plate the next weekend. Fixed it, sold it & put in a 5:13 geared 8 3/4. Never had any more trouble. [4 yrs of hard thrashing].