1987 YJ El Cheapo build

My Howell computer is above heater box, behind glove box on my yj.
 
Metalcloaks in the front, rear is cut. Rear inner fenders are raised 3 inches to look like a stock tub (from the inside). Right now there is no flares.
 
Well I have the rusty, dirty Waggy 44s under the heep... I set my rear pinion pointing directly at my SYE output and I hope it will be ok. I cut the cast perches off the rear and reused them. I heated the axle tubes and the welded them on. This is my first attempt at welding and my welds look like shit but I got good penetration as far as I can tell. I had to buy a conversion u joint for the rear. I have 1/2 inch of travel left in my rear driveshaft at full droop I hope thats enough. I cut the front perch of of the passenger side front and welded it 1/2 inch inward. I filled the spring pin hole on the drivers side and then drilled it 1/2 inch inward. My front driveshaft has about 3/8 left to compress at full droop. I had to cut one of the spring pack clamps to clear the TRE.

I know Im rambling but a couple questions:

Is 1/2 inch of compression on the driveshafts left at full droop enough?
How would someone suggest I mount my steering? Ream the pitman arm or find a waggy arm?
Whats the preferred method to clean the axles and get them ready for paint?
What is the best all around paint for chassis and axles?

Enough is enough here are some pics... DSC03483.JPGDSC03484.JPGDSC03488.JPGDSC03490.JPGDSC03491.JPG
 

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