Is it wise to push a 7 1/4?

Hmm I might just do that then. My uncle is a welder and works on cars alot so he would know how to properly weld the spiders up. The rear also has 2.76 gears in it, so its pretty bad off the line, helps keep it in tact I guess. That and possibly strengthening the bolt cap bosses I should be good to increase its reliability.

I've got a set of good, used 3.23's I can send you for $60 plus the ride. I can send along the carrier as well, and you can weld one up while you use the other.