I have an 8 inch in the Studebaker. The Maverick 8 inch is about as narrow as they come. When I was shopping for limited slip and gears, I found that stuff for the 8 inch were harder to come by and more expensive. The 9 inch is heavier, so if unsprung weight is an issue for you, take that into consideration. If I was starting from scratch I believe I would go with a 9 inch for the reasons the guys stated above. Just like a small block Chevy, there is more stuff available for them at a lower price.

Pat