a body rear end ? 8 3/4 vs dana 60

I have never broke a Dana 60 yet using spools and/or power loc with 35 spline axles.
I have broke three 8 3/4 before I quit
using them 30 years ago. You do not have to have
slicks to break a 8 3/4. A mild 440 on
the street can do them in.
They are getting expensive so it is a shame to take the chance
and ruin one that could be used in a car that it won't be at risk.
Others here have had better luck than I with the 8 3/4 but this has been my experience with them. Not much fun
when a pinion twist in two or a shur grip cracks up.
Years ago when I was breaking them they were cheap
and easy to find. If your careful you can build a Dana cheaper today than what I've seen A-body 8 3/4s sell for.