looks good, but I would be sad to see the shark front end go
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its the magic dial until the bust something in the rear axle, then you will wish you didnt have it. isnt that right @Phildoh
Alloy shafts fix most of those issues don't they? A set of alloy rear shafts is still WAY easier and cheaper to install vs adding a locker.
It seems the weak point in the rear axle is more the shaft vs the locker itself. I think there is an upgrade path using some of the 32 spline later model parts now also.
i thought the housing deflection/ flex was the contributing factor to broken shafts and twisted splines as well as broken hub studs?
On a full float axle it shouldn't be a huge deal. A bent axle housing isn't going to help anyone. There are a LOT of 80-series 'cruisers running around WAY over GVW and that probably is the issue that nobody wants to mention.
From the research I have done, the axle twists before the locking collar. Once those splines twist, the locking collar can get stuck in one position. If the axle breaks between the locking collar and side gear you can't pull the axle out thought the locking collar sometimes.
A good quality axle shaft, that is of better material than stock, is suppose to make this problem go away.
If you really want to chase the problem. You could upgrade to 32 spline axles and locking parts. You could even upgrade the 3rd to the later version that has the larger pinion shaft size.