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<blockquote data-quote="RedVenom48" data-source="post: 15987516" data-attributes="member: 166576"><p>Keep in mind, a drop in Strange S197 9" is about $4000 give or take depending on options. I believe Ford also makes a Track-lock differential for the 9". The Strange 9" S-Track diff is a Torsen style on steroids.</p><p></p><p>In my opinion of course, if the parts and labor to strengthen the 8.8 get near that price point Id consider the Strange rear end. Assuming youre doing a lot of drag racing. If its mostly street pulls or youre building for a more handling oriented car, a strengthened 8.8" will be more than enough. I believe you need a race style rear sway bar to use the 9" so there's that to consider as well.</p><p></p><p>Strange also makes an S-trac for the 8.8, but you have to upgrade to 35 splines. As a few have mentioned, Id recommend the Ford 9 inch ends conversion for the 8.8 housing if going 35 splines. Much more bearing support than C clip eliminators. Strange has all the parts needed, but youll need a very competent rear end fab shop to accurately install them along with tube welding. Id still recommend bracing as well.</p><p></p><p>Ive still got the Factory style axles and track-lock in mine, but Ive installed a Swarr Brace. Bolted in as opposed to welded. I also upgraded to Moser Differential bearing cap studs (ARP 2000) in addition to the Ford G2 differential cover. Provides preload support to the caps to keep any deflection of the ring carrier when loaded under control. Also installed Ford Racing 4.10s</p><p></p><p>Only had a few launches on prep, but even with dead nuts install specs, she whined a little using rod end upper and lower arms after 3 launches. Not even close to as bad without the cover, studs and the 3.73s. I have the factory arms back in temporarily until I can replace the rod ends, but with factory arms, its silent.</p><p></p><p>Take note, the G2 cover may not be compatible with some Watts link kits so that's something to consider as well.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="RedVenom48, post: 15987516, member: 166576"] Keep in mind, a drop in Strange S197 9" is about $4000 give or take depending on options. I believe Ford also makes a Track-lock differential for the 9". The Strange 9" S-Track diff is a Torsen style on steroids. In my opinion of course, if the parts and labor to strengthen the 8.8 get near that price point Id consider the Strange rear end. Assuming youre doing a lot of drag racing. If its mostly street pulls or youre building for a more handling oriented car, a strengthened 8.8" will be more than enough. I believe you need a race style rear sway bar to use the 9" so there's that to consider as well. Strange also makes an S-trac for the 8.8, but you have to upgrade to 35 splines. As a few have mentioned, Id recommend the Ford 9 inch ends conversion for the 8.8 housing if going 35 splines. Much more bearing support than C clip eliminators. Strange has all the parts needed, but youll need a very competent rear end fab shop to accurately install them along with tube welding. Id still recommend bracing as well. Ive still got the Factory style axles and track-lock in mine, but Ive installed a Swarr Brace. Bolted in as opposed to welded. I also upgraded to Moser Differential bearing cap studs (ARP 2000) in addition to the Ford G2 differential cover. Provides preload support to the caps to keep any deflection of the ring carrier when loaded under control. Also installed Ford Racing 4.10s Only had a few launches on prep, but even with dead nuts install specs, she whined a little using rod end upper and lower arms after 3 launches. Not even close to as bad without the cover, studs and the 3.73s. I have the factory arms back in temporarily until I can replace the rod ends, but with factory arms, its silent. Take note, the G2 cover may not be compatible with some Watts link kits so that's something to consider as well. [/QUOTE]
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