$280.00 for nodular housing? For 150 to 250 I can get a Dana truck rear with 4.10s ( maybe even 4.56s) and the 1320 joint already there. If you already have the 35 spline axles in the 8 3/4 use them plus the brakes and ends, chop saw works great, have someone weld with a jig( $125) all you need is the spool. How much cheaper can it be. So it weights 50 pounds more. Back in the late 60s to late 70s All the modified production and gassers used a Dana no mater what brand, the stock ford 9 inch was not strong enought yet, 99% where stick cars, we tried them but went back to the dana.