[lowflyn]

The 7.5 really isn't week unless you're putting down serious hp like middle 300s

The poster before you broke one on a stock v6...yeh...they're strong alright lol

 

[lowflyn]

exactly. Fact is the 7.5 can hold up just as good as the 8.8 otherwise people wouldn't be running it. If you are running your car like an animal then you can say bye bye to either one. But most people don't so that is why it is ok to stick with an 7.5

I doubt a 7.5 would last one launch in my car. My 8.8 hasn't missed a beat and I abuse it.

 

[lowflyn]

Where is YOUR research that validates the 7.5 breaking before the 8.8? I guarantee you a high mileage 8.8 will break before a lower mileage 7.5 with the same rear diff gears. It's just what makes sense. I personally would not take the risk of buying an 8.8 rear end I know nothing about(as in how it was treated) off of someone or a salvage yard, especially if it came off a vehicle with high miles.

Uh...no. Thanks for playing though

 

[lowflyn]

I never once said that the 8.8 is less durable, I know for a fact that it is. What I am saying is, there is no need to upgrade to an 8.8 rear when the 7.5 is durable enough to withstand a simple rear differential swap and a majority of the time the 8.8 that you find on craigslist is more expensive. It is not always that way but if you happen to be lucky and find one cheaper than a brand new LSD, good for you. The point made here is that you will be fine with the 7.5" rear axle. Is the 8.8 better? Yes, but there is no need to upgrade to it.

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no one said the 8.8 is weaker....

You said a low mile 7.5 is stronger than a high mileage 8.8. We disagree.