as long as the length of the axle shafts are the same you should be okay. The 8.25 get a bum rap, because its predecessor was such a bad [Edited by Moparts - Keep it clean] piece of hardware. They are a decent axle, and there is a ton of stuff available for them , both Aftermarket and OEM. if you want to upgrade your brakes look under jeeps. many of them habe a nice disc brake setup that is easily retro fitted to earlier cars.