Off the shelf rear axle assembly: Dana 60 instead of 8 3/4"? Pros/cons?
I like overkill.
The Dana is 35lbs heavier but is more efficient than the 8 3/4. It would not require heaver springs because the sprung weight is your car and not the axle itself. It may even be a benefit to have more weight in the rear and low in your car. Changing gear ratios is a chore on the Dana 60 but with some careful forethought you can get the right ratio the first time around. I went with 3.54s on my little street car.
I like overkill.
The Dana is 35lbs heavier but is more efficient than the 8 3/4. It would not require heaver springs because the sprung weight is your car and not the axle itself. It may even be a benefit to have more weight in the rear and low in your car. Changing gear ratios is a chore on the Dana 60 but with some careful forethought you can get the right ratio the first time around. I went with 3.54s on my little street car.
