Well, ha ha, all correct above. Yeah, parts fail. Its just that I have yet to see an after market 9" fail. Stock, yeah.

Years ago when I was setting up my first aftermarket 9" I went to San Diego Gear and Axle to get a bearing. In talking with the owner, he said "I've got one of those in my Funny car, been there forever without problems."

Made me feel good about the money I had spent.

Carry on, good luck to all, no matter what kind of rear you like.