i'd look at it first and see what broke.i've saw the bolts come out of the cap and cause it to break off.i've had great luck with strange.

 

Problem with the 9" is the stock run of the mill stuff is not very strong. I'd bet you had a regular gray iron center housing and std pinion bearing support.

The HP factory stuff used Nodular iron center housing and the daytona pinion support that has larger bearings. I'd say either will be fine on the street. Moser makes nice stuff too.

I'd go with a detroit locker as a lot stronger than a Traction loc unless you intend to drive a lot in the rain or bad weather. The "soft lockers" are fairly well behavied, but you cannot power out of a turn with a locker as it will lock and push you straight. Is no big deal once you know how to drive with one, but just have to be aware.

 

Since there is no leaks , i'd be thinking the cast bearing cap or caps have let go

For what the Sportsman case is there's not much more in it to go to the 9+ Race case. A good pinion support and billet 1350 yoke . As for carrier i'd be looking at Detroit , either Locker or TrueTrac
I've used both 9+ and Strange parts with no issues

 

Winner winner chicken dinner, lol.
Both of them puppies were broken off at the bolts. All 4 breaks look about the same.
I think that is the direction I'll be heading, Mr Scharfenberger.
Thanks for the advice, guys.

 

I had the same problem with the stock 9 inch pumpkins. I broke 3 before I finally upgraded to a Strange built 3rd member with the pro case. If I were you I'd just skip the S series case and go right for the pro unit. It isn't that much more money and it will handle future upgrades if you ever plan on putting down more power. I've been very happy with mine. It is now bullet proof.

 

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remember when mine showed up on my porch in its plastic black case, took it into the garage opened up the wrapping and just stared at for a half hour or so.....i fondeld it a bit to.....

 

Personaly I perfer the Strange Pro Iron setup with the daytona pinion carrier. Its just that I've had two of them in different Mustangs and had no problems. Then too I always used 35 spline axles. I know its more money but only a coupla hundred bucks and this grenaded one already cost ya more not counting time and being POed. Its a no brainer to me, but just my opinion tho.

 

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Have a look at Yukon stuff. It's what I went with. Good price and have heard plenty of good feedback on the YB. They have a grizzly locker that is based on the detroit and make a nice aluminum 3rd member too. (Got them in boxes downstairs waiting for a housing to go in)