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Old 04-16-2010, 02:15 PM
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Originally Posted by BMR Tech View Post
An aluminum centered 9" is lighter overall, allows much easier gear and posi swaps, and doesn't rely on C-clips to retain the axles. The ring gear is slightly larger, pinion bearings are larger, and you just have more options for internals. I am a die hard Chevy fan but I would use a 9" over a 12 bolt everytime if I was starting without anything...
Same here. 9" housings are much more friendly for attaching suspension brackets. With power engines make nowdays, I wouldn't worry about the extra power needed for the 9".
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