11" drums simply because they were easier to come by. And yes, I do like the added stopping power after a 100mph+ run.
The appeal to me on these floaters is the abundance of lite and strong housings avail 2nd hand and cheap as well as third members w/ lockers, vast gear selections, up to 35 spline axels though 31 would probably allow for more posi type options...(I need to get educated on the 9" Ford stuff) a pretty good selection of brake hardware (used and Wilwood type off-the-shelf stuff) and the ability to move wheel spacing in or out on the hubs to accomodate diff wheel widths/offsets. Stress on the full floater axels is minimized also. Wheel selection it seems may be somewhat limited. That is one down-side. The NASCAR stuff is all 5x5" though there are after market hubs that can take a Chevy pattern.
Anywho...just kicking around the idea and was curious what others had to say. Thanks!
