JMD

For a couple of grand you can get a new Currie 9" with your choice of gears, and "Traction Lock", that is 100% bolt in.... you can get disk brakes on it for afew hundred more.

This is not everyones best option, but it is something to keep in mind while looking for a used axle and the associated conversion costs.

baddog671

Currie is expensive as all hell. I was qouted well over 3k for what I want. Outta my range...

JMD

Maybe they were pissed at you,,, ours was just a touch over 2 K, "some assembly required",,,

andrewmp6

9 inch is the strongest 8 inch is 2nd and 8.8 is a close 3rd

restomod@16

I have an 8.8 if u need one. its 31 spline, posi, and but u may need to lengthen it im not 100% sure. its in great condition too

iamdiffrnt

Absolutely wrong, while they do look similar the center sections are NOT interchangable. I'd just have your 8" carrier rebuilt with the gear ratio you want and a limited slip. With a mild 289 you shouldn't have any problems with it.

TexasAxMan

Is this true? I don't think so but if it is, that'll make it a lot easier to get trac-loc in mine.

knuckless

a 8 inch housing with not hold a 9 inch center section. if it did why would people spend so much on 9 inch housing, everyone would be driving around with a 9 inch rear. my friend has an 8 inch on his 69, the rear is completely stock and he has a 392 stroker with over 400hp. its held up fine but i wouldnt recomend it. and i dont think youd be putting out close to 400hp with a 289. i have a 289 with the 8 inch rear and im about to drop a stroker into my car and im most likely going to rebuild my rear instead of buying a new one