Who has actually broken an axel?

[RalphM]

Originally Posted by cmbrucew

There was an 1/8 mile drag strip near where I went to high school, Friend of mine slapped the automatic shifter up too high into reverse, that 55 slowly stopped and backed up.
Everyone was surprised nothing broke. Week or so later axle broke.
Bruce

I know it's not Ford, but when I was in High school I had a 66 Chevelle convertible with an automatic, and to impress the onlookers I used to go along about 20 -25 mph and put it in neutral, rev it up then drop it in reverse and smoke the tires! Never did tear up that tranny.