Re: Rear End choices

From: bernd@texas.net
Date: Wed Nov 15 2000 - 12:45:44 EST


The Ford 9" would be the better choice for a "Mini Tub" conversion.

- Bernd

> OK, since I dropped in the 408 and everything, I still haven't changed my
> rear end. I want to see how long the 8-1/4 will last, but I also don't want
> to get stranded on the side of the road with a busted rear end. I currently
> have a 9-1/4 from a van (big heavy sucker), but I also have a Ford (I know
> the bad "F" word) 9" unit that I took out from under my 4x4 since I replaced
> it with a heavy axle also. Which of these two axles would be the strongest?
> I am going to do a mini-tub when I slide one of these under my Dakota. Not a
> lot, but just enough to fit 13" slicks back there for racing. I am also
> going to use a ladder bar setup on the rear since I don't want to have to
> adjust a four link all the time. TIA
>
> Will
> 96 Paxton huffed 408 Dakota
> Look out Lightnings! Here comes a MOPAR!!!
>



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