Spitting Driveshafts

IMO, a steel billet yoke using Spicer solid u-joints are the way to go, whether it be an 8 3/4", Dana 60 or anything else. The ring & pinion then the carrier caps are the next weak links on an 8 3/4". OEM driveshaft is in the mix, but you likely need another one anyway so an aftermarket version will help there. I got a Dana 60 for my car which had around 1.50 60' times and a 1.47 best @ 3,540+ lbs. But I never got around to installing it before IHRA dropped my class.

Weight is a big factor and I'm guessing you're in a truck? (Ok, I see it's a van!)