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Yikes that would be scary !!
It was...
That's why I don't use 7 1/4" axles any more...
I was running a 318 with 9.2 compression, 340 automatic cam, 4 bbl and dual exhaust... Nothing radical and broke three 7 1/4" axles with it over 4 years... No more...
This was after I had my trans guy go through them and make sure everything was good before installing the last two... I told him if the bearings etc are half worn or more, replace them... He did good work and I know he did them right.... Those 7 1/4" axles just don't have the strength to handle even a mild V-8...
Luckily I had super stock leaf springs with the Mancini Racing longer u-bolts and it kept my quarter panel from touching the ground when the wheel and axle came loose....