9" rearends are the small block Chevy of the rearend world. That doesn't make them the best choice for all applications, however.

1. A comparable drag style 9" is more expensive to build than a 35 spline Dana 60

2. A comparable drag style 9" weighs virtually the same as a Dana 60

3. A 9" runs hotter and robs more HP than a Dana 60

4. A 9(+)" style rearend built STRONGER than a Dana 60 costs MUCH MORE and the parts availability is MUCH LESS.