[Philip Saran]

In response to someone's question about "A" body 8-3/4 housings,
yes they are harder to find, yes they will cost more to buy, BUT
you can take a 8-3/4 out of a truck, a "B" body or "C" body and
have it cut down to stock "A" body measurements and then just
add aftermarket axles and either a "sure-grip' (lock-rit) or a spool.

I've had 3 of the cut down truck and "C" body housings done in
the last few years. The shop I use charges about $250 including
new spring pads. If your a good welder I suppose you could do
it yourself with a cut off saw and make a jig to hold it all in place.