I think my 8 ¾ housing is toast.

This: http://www.moserengineering.com/suspension-components-brackets/8-3-4-mopar.html

When welding one on you need to take care to not warp the housing.

When I did mine I put the housing on jack stands on the bench and strapped it down. Stitch weld and let cool. If you hear it popping it's trying to warp. Slow and easy.

Thank u