How strong are 8 1/4s

Huh, well either way I also realized that it had 3" axle tubes since I reused the U bolts and shock plates for the time being, so that may have been another reason why I was pretty sure it was the 8.25. I should take some pictures next time I yank it apart. The gears and axles are just wimpy looking compared to what I remember seeing in our 8.25 Dakota and 69 Charger I took apart. Wonder if something changed between bodies or something.