Like always the "stock" Dana is stronger than a "stock" 9" Now build a 9" without ANY Ford parts then the race is on. Three bearings to support the pinion against the ring gear will ALWAYS be better than two And yes it will cost about twice as much but in the end you will have a better unit. Still have a Dana in my car though
Gus
64 Plymouth Savoy 493 Indy EZ's by Nick at Compu-Flow 5-Speed Richmond faceplate Liberty box Dana 60