swapping center sections?

IF the yoke is different, just pick up a conversion U joint, problem solved.

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While you're at it, you might as well change out the inner seals too, as well as end gaskets.

Yes, the clutch style is a good suregrip, they both are really, but I prefer the clutch style as it can be easily rebuilt, whereas the cone can be but it requires machining, shimming etc.