Never seen this done before

[VegasCharger]

Is this necessary? Would it help improve your rear suspension 

http://akroncanton.craigslist.org/pts/4556101730.html

[firefighter3931]

Back bracing is a common modification for increased strength. It prevents the axle tubes from bending under heavy load. That modification will not improve the rear suspension/handling aspect....just makes the housing stronger for racing. 


Ron

[familymopar]

I have never seen that.  Do you suppose it would help with wheel skip as well?

[HPP]

Common mod for high powered drag cars and off road racers.

No, it will not fix wheel hop in any way, shape, or form.

[Mike DC]

 
It's the kind of mod that's needed on a dedicated dragstrip car for fast 60ft times on slicks.  If your housing needs it then it's probably already giving you problems.


Bracing the housing in the upper/lower direction helps for landing 15ft high jumps like the General Lee.  You see it commonly on off-roaders.   

[VegasCharger]

Thanks to all for educating me 

[fy469rtse]

Ron was on the money , 8 3/4 is strong , Dana is the king,
Bracing like this is for strength , any flex in a hard launch puts pressure on internal components , which lead to brakage , this could have been a photo of mine

[dangina]

i did it for added strength, did not want to go with the heavier dana, it was a cheap, easy mod!