'75 A model 8.25 worth upgrading or leave as is?
You only need to change the carrier to change from 2.45's. The housing are the same. No suregrip available for the 2.45's. There are tons of pre '76 8 1/4's around. Look in 1/2 ton trucks and vans. I got my 3.21's out of a '74 Dodge van.
Chuck