I'm running the eliminator kit from Randy's, and so far, I have no complaints. Seems to hold up to everything I point it towards. Kit was fairly straight forward to install. Worst part was grinding down the brass bushings to fit the axle housing.
To be honest, I've never broken a Birf, so don't really know if it's stronger or not.
Erik
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