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Originally Posted by JMC
Don't underestimate the 9.75. It is a very stout axle. I blew up 3 8.8s before I replaced mine. The 8.8 is a joke compared to it. I have yet to break my 9.75. Look at what the lightnings are putting to the wheels. They hook and go. Get one with disk brakes and the calliper will hold the axle in place if you break one.
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Leaving a broken axle in, using the caliper to hold it, will lead to ring and pinion failure, and maybe worse. Little chunks of metal are now floating around in your diff. Full float you can pull it out, and keep the tire on.
9.75 is nice. But far harder to find, and far more expensive, and doesn't have the aftermarket support it should (not yet anyways).
Dana 70-80 and a Dana 70 front.
Or 14 bolt front and rear
or 609's front and rear
ok, I am drooling on my keyboard again.
