well it sounds like you have adaquate experiance then. Good luck <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" /> might i suggest converting the front axle from u-joint strapts to U-bolts. i kept having u joints fail and brake and the straps stetch and fracture on my dana 35c. all you have to do is mount the yoke in a good drill press and drill out the 4 holes go down to a good parts store with some measurements and the should help you out.