8.8 swap

I think most people have their mopar driveshaft shortened and the new ford end put on at the same time. If you are rebuilding the rear end and using a new crush sleeve, don't forget you'll need an in-lb beam style torque wrench to measure the pinion preload. You'll also need some gear marking compound. Another tip: try to salvage the old inner pinion bearing if possible. Then sand it out a little on the inside and you can use it for mocking up your pinion depth. If you can't save it when you remove it I can loan you mine.

When you put on the actual bearing you don't have to take it to a shop or use a press, just throw the bearing in the oven on 200 degrees and the pinion in the freezer for a few hours, it should slide on but you gotta be sure about your shims before you do it. Also I would use a brand new pinion nut, cheap and available at local stores. Finally if you don't have a brass hammer or a brass pin or rod, get one. When you remove the pinion you'll have to hit the nut side to drive it out. You don't want to beat on those threads so just loosen the nut to the point where it's flush with the end of the threads and hit it with brass. I found it helps to have the whole rear end on jack stands so you can spin it when needed. Loctite your cross-pin bolt, and a new cover with a drain plug and magnet is a good investment. Sorry, you may know all this already lol