hey, is this a viable option for us 8.25" rear guys?

My vote is for saving your money and get a 8 3/4!

Years ago....I went through 8 1/4 like they were butter. And that was with a 14sec. 318" Duster. Once I put the 8 3/4 in there....no more broken rears.

I used to go to the $20 if you can move it...you get it for $20 junkyard. One day...I found 4 8 1/4 rears...I put them on a hood and dragged them out for $20 that was a good day.

Needless to say....I went through those rears in 1 season!

I love my 8 3/4 rear. I will probably be going to a fab 9" here next year.