9 1/4 rear?

I disagree with the notion that the 9 1/4 should be avoided. Didn't the Dana 60 have a 1.625 pinion diameter? You don't hear about them breaking. Have any of you compared a 9 1/4 differential with a 8 3/4 side by side? The ring gear bolts are huge compared to the 8 3/4. I sent a 9 1/4 to Moser to be narrowed and 8 3/4 ends installed and didn't spend over $250 including shipping through UPS! I got an Auburn sure grip from Randy's RingNPinion for $300 including complete bearing/setup kit, 3.55 gears from Mancini for $190. I plan to get 31 spline Moser axles with studs & bearings for about $415. I got the rear from the junkyard for $45. Total comes to $1200. An added plus is the 9 1/4 is much easier to work on. From what I read in Mopar Action the 8 3/4 and 9 1/4 can use the same pinion yoke. Just my .02 cents.