Is yours a 4cyl 4x4 rear or v6? One is 8" and the other is 9". The 9" mimics the Fords 9" which is indestructible. The 8" is strong too. 3000GT VR4's are 8" independent rears and I've never seen one explode. Some examples putting out over 1200 AWD Hp.

You should be fine.