Guys I would have to strongly disagree about the 9'' ford rear end being stronger than an 8 3/4 or a dana, the only reason they are so popular is they are plentiful and cheap, do your homework, make an actual side by side comparison {check out Dr. diff's website] the only advantage of the 9'' is the modular reinforced 3rd member housing which can be had for the 8 3/4 now. I aint saying the 9's aint tough but the 8 3/4, and especially the dana's would beat it hands down in actual performance, maybe not in costs $$, nothing against frauds but give me Mopar anyday, not trying to be argumentive as I have buddies that run them[9''] with no issues, but Mopar would be my preferance,and again this is my opinion, I built an 8 3/4 for my DART 440,narrowed,backbraced,aftermarket axles,green bearings,detroit locker etc. that I feel is one of the toughest there is....just my 2 cents worth...
