anyone welded up spider gears before??

Why not grab a 8.25 from an A-body or a box Jeep Cherokee? The only problem with the Jeep unit is spring perches. Or, use a B-body rear.
jeep have 8 1/4 rear ends?? which model/ year. ima have to get one. and whats wrong with the spring perches?? b bodys too wide. i dont want too much of a flare.