Well first time I have torn down a 9 inch. Adding spring perches ground off shock mounts. Time to clean and paint. Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
If there is a someone with a fixture in your area you might have them check to make sure your axle bearing alignment was not compromised by the welding of the perches.
Just swapping blew out the 44 got a 9 inch. Had to weld perches on it and clean it up. New seals brakes and bearings. Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!