Ford 8.8 Junkyard Score

Actually i think a fully loaded 8.75 mopar is a touch heavier than the ford 8.8

That is very likely, I've read that the axle tubes on the 8.8 are thinner than others which is a big problem for the 4WD/Rock crawler folks. When we do it, it's going to be an upgrade from the stupid 7-1/4 in my son's valiant that does NOT push 500 hp so we'll be good to go.