Where do you live? I have a 7.25 complete. Come and take it, free. They are everywhere cheap, if you don't beat your car just swap one out. Same bolt pattern straight swap. Good luck.
Seems to be a lot of questionable practices, I ordered some clips from e body parts and restoration on the 9th, called to verify in stock. I have no parts or tracking number yet. At least the payment was processed quickly.
I purchased some nice OEM style rear shackles from Stengal Brothers. Part# 330-182, 59.00 for the set. They mostly sell heavy truck parts, this was a surprise.
I have just swamped my 7.25 for a 8.25 3:55 sure grip, drum brakes. I have forgotten if the e-brake cables run over or under the leaf springs. My guess is over but I'm not sure. Thanks.