Looking for no BS info on 8 1/4 rears

I know I'm going to get flak for this, but I purchased an a-body 8.75" suregrip with 3.23's, along with a driveline to fit, back in 2001. I purchased it to replace the 7.25" in my Duster. However, I started going to school in 2002 full-time (no time for cars), then I sold the Duster a year later. Still had the rear-end in the backyard until 2006. My folks finally got sick of looking at it, so I took it down to pick n' pull and just dropped it off--no money or anything. Ever since I got my Dart I've been kicking myself for letting such a rare item get away from me. Nobody to blame but myself. I hope at least someone got some good use out of it.