Ford 8 inch rearend swap

This thread started out about the Ford 8", so in that spirit, here's "MY" opinion. lol

The Ford 8" is a decent rear axle. That said, you're going to have to "more than likely" narrow the housing to fit and relocate new spring perches. If that's the case and it probably will be, skip the 8" altogether and get you a 9". They can be had everywhere on the cheap. I had someone GIVE me one awhile back. Narrow THAT and put it under your car and it will be the last thing in the drive train that will break. Done and over with. Just for kicks I surf the local craigslist for them every now and then and they are all over the place for 200 and under for complete rear axle assemblies.