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In stock form the 9" is no better than a 8 3/4 IMO. I broke two of them in an anemic 79 Ford F-150, no it didn't have giant tires either. I've always said that if the 9" as it came from the factory was the greatest Ford wouldn't have used a Dana in their 3/4 and 1 ton trucks and vans. With all the aftermarket support it has it's a great rear. Application, application, application .


BTW Quicktree, the axle that broke on the Omni/Charger was either a Moser or Strange, I don't remember which now.

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There was NO mention of stock part survivability for either rear in the OP's question, so why is it even in the conversation?

I have a 9" in my Road Runner. I cut and backbraced a junk yard housing, then put together a new center section using a new Strange iron center, Detroit Locker, etc... all good parts. Most new and some barely used, I have about a Grand in the center section. Im also using new Moser Axles. All in total, I have about $1800 into it.

I went with the 9" because I like the way the look, all backbraced etc.... also to have ease of gear change........one center for track, one for street.