Don, it's a shame you don't have any 8.25's, because I'd like to have one as well, and I'm south of Indy.
I currently have a good 8.25" with 3.55's under my '96, but want to find a cheap 29-spline 8.25 to set up with 4.56's and detroit locker, then swap it in. That way, the gear swap can be done out of vehicle, and all I'll need to do is swap entire axles when the time comes. I've found some, but they're all too far away.