It is hard to throw a number at it but here are the main differences.
-material (4340 compared the the 1541 typematerial)
-design (just take a look at a stock rear)
When designing a rear semi float axle there are 2 different things happening that you have to take into consideration for...
FYI, FJ-40, FJ-60 rears showed up today..... come and get it as they are going FAST
http://www.polyperformance.com/shop/product.php?productid=376&cat=65&page=1
Don't mind the pic though, just havent had time to take some quality pics.....
The 40, 60, 80 series rears are in production........
There are some upgrades all all of these units including the flange upgrade you guys are talking about.
Contact us or Slee (thanks Ben for pushin us to make these) to get em pre ordered.