Were all 8 1/4" rears large bolt pattern?

8 1/4's ciunked when backing them off the car carrier when they were new. probably not many left that are worth fixing.

Good to know. I got one from a salvage yard when I changed my front brakes from drum to 73+ factory disk (the whole reason for the 8.25 was to get the 4.5" bolt pattern to match the new front wheels), and it has always clunked every time I shift into reverse. I have been wondering if there was something that could be done about it. Sounds like maybe not.