Mini tubs, advice, do's & don'ts?

Big day today, lowered the car down over both wheels and tires. First time I've even seen a real tire under the car in 12 years.
I'm very happy with it. Gonna have to do some frame cutting to get it sitting where I want but that dont phase me.






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9 inch housing. I ordered the back brace today. I figure I should weld the brace on before I have the flanges welded? This way if the axle warps or is already warped then the guys at the rear end shop can fix it in the jig?
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The tube is nice and think so I dont for see any warp happening.



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4.88 and spool.

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I count 35 spline so I think I ordered the right one?


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I measured 54 3/4 inch "drum to drum."
That's the number I give to the axle company correct? They can figure it out from there right?

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