**r*a*n*t**

There is nothing wrong with the 8 1/4 rears. A good rear but once you put
a set of gears in it. Thats what you got. The 8 3/4 rears you can change gears at will. I have two sets of the Duster. 3.23s for street and 4.30s for
the strip. I could not change gear ratios in less that one hour with a 8 1/4.
I WILLNOT put a Ford rear in my car. Unless it's all out race. You don't
need a dana. Just my opinion.