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Old 01-17-2005, 08:29 AM
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A Stick will definitely stress it more. Good U joints and driveshaft first. Weld on ends or C clip eliminator and good axles should probably cover your needs. The next upgrade would be an Eaton 4 spring posi. For a really strong one get the 30 spline posi and axles to match.Lots of guys like the aluminum covers that act as a brace for the bearing caps also.

I've seen stock ones run in the 10s and prepped ones deep in the 9s.

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