Quote Originally Posted by halftanked
I purchased a Jag irs because it was supposed to have a Dana 44 center section,which in 4x4's I've never had a problem. I can't say the same for the 8.8 differential. If I had the bucks,I'd probably get the 9in. center section,but I don't plan on finding one for a 150 bucks like the Jag. It's all a matter of choice and economics, good luck with whatever you use. Hank
Occasionally you can buy an entire old Torino or even a Town Car with a 9" for $150. I purchased a Torino a few years ago, drove it 10K miles as my winter beater, then removed the 351W, the FMX and the 9". The 351 was rebuilt and went into a rod, the FMX was scrapped and the diff sold for $250 and a junky picked up the rest of the hulk free.

I have a feeling that the Jag may end up costing a fair amount before you are done with it - but still, in the end would be my choice though .