too much weight for not much more strength over what a 9" can be built to handle for less money IMO.

Yeah the Dana is pretty badass. But can be a little more expensive in the long run.

I did talk to MWC about a FAB 9 awhile ago and like you said if I kept it pretty reasonable I could be in the 2700 range. But a more optioned out one is like 3100. I am trying to stay in the 2000 give or take range if need be.

then get hooked up with QP. UNLESSS you get that moser for cheap. BUT i built mine for 1300 bux. it can be done.

Justin 2g's skimping could end up costing 5g's in the end ask how I know. Some have good luck with used rears and some have luck with pieceing one together. Me I don't have either so maybe it isme but I say build it once with all the options even if it is a grand more

I hear ya Jon. Thats in the back of my mind too. I want to do this part once and thats it. So with that being said I do have 6 or 7 months till we get our bounuses at work. It will all depend on what I can save between now and then. I really would love a MWC. It comes fully assembled and it is the most direct bolt in period....