Rear-end weight difference

Johnny Dart said

You are right though,I have no clue on what I am talking about. :sad:

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Not trying to disrespect you in any way. Your comments are just the first positive comments I've EVER heard or read about the 7.25 rear in nearly ten years of research.

"Did I break it?" Well no. I realize I didn't mention it, but unlike lots of the "toys" that other Mopar owners drive on weekends and to shows, my Swinger is a daily driver. By that I mean I drive it DAILY, seven days week. Along with having some fun with it, I always try to make sure sure that it's absolutely dependable, which means overbuilding it in some areas. I can't afford to have my rear break on the way to work. So consider it insurance.

I guess I should clearly define what I call "broken". To me, a howling rear end need to be fixed. Therefore, although the rear can still technically perform its duty, it IS "broken". The '67 Dart is unpleasant and embarrassing to drive because of the noise, and thus, it's seldom driven.

I LOVE your car. You obviously know what you're doing, and did not mean to imply otherwise. I acknowledge that you've had good luck with the smaller rear over the years, and I've taken note that. But I've read literally HUNDREDS of posts over the years from hot rodders, restorers, to slanters that this rear will not hold up to abuse. And I DO plan to abuse it. I can't rationalize or gamble with putting several hundred dollars installing a R&P in a 7.25, only to have it possibly fail a few years later. Also, I anticipate the need/desire for a sure-grip in the coming years, something I can't easily get in a 7.25.

So I'm sorry if I've offended you, the lone voice in support of the 7.25 as opposed to hundreds of folks with WAY more experience than mine. For what it's worth, I don't think that 7.25's are worthless, just a gamble I'm not willing to take. I'M the one who'll have to deal with the consequences if it blows up. Why is that so insulting?