yeah they are :D
i ran the idea of the 8.8 by her, explained the financial and braking benefits of the 8.8 and explained the higher cost but ease of installment of the 8.75 and her response was "we're not looking to save money, just wait until get the money and then do it right"
maybe if i didnt have 2 kids running around and wasnt constantly working 10 hour days if not more the 8.8 would be a better option (im thinking if money was a bigger factor then time/effort the 8.8 would be "doing it right")
i explained i could do the work to make the 8.8 fit but she didnt mind me putting the 8.75 on the list of parts to look for
so if anyone has a nice one laying around let me know