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Originally Posted by estout81
Many years ago I ran a '63 Fairlane with a well built 289 and 8" rear end with no failures. The size of the tires determines the load on the rear gears. You can't get big enough tires under a stock bodied '55 Fairlane to hurt a 8". I have a '88 Ranger with a well built 302 and 7.5" limited slip that I punish often with no problem. Have fun!
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You have better luck with them I did. I had a 66 mustang with a fairly stout 289 and blew the spider gears on a 8". Hit 2nd. gear and kablooy. Got a tow home.
