Comparing Spring Relocate Kits

SpeedThrills said
I just ordered new polyurethane bushings for the 6 cyl springs, u-bolts and spring perches.
I also have 3/8 X 2 HRS to make spring clamps.
Also just ordered grade 8 hardware for the clamps and the front spring eyes. My original spring eye bolts were 9/16, the new bushings have 5/8 holes. I'll just open up the mounting bracket holes.

Next, I have to cut off ladder bar and coil over shock brackets from the 9". What's a good way of going about this?

I have spring perches and U bolts on the way. I'll set the pinion angle and tack the perches. Then slide the rear out to fully weld. From what I've read, I have to keep from twisting the axle tubes. I'm guessing wet rags and run short beads, to keep it from over heating?

To remove the brackets, the best way is to cut them off close to the axle tube with a plasma cutter and then finish grinding the rest off with a 4 1/2" grinder with a flapper disc. Or you could use a grinder with a cut off wheel to get close. Some use an oxy/acetylene torch to cut them off but you have to be quick and not get too close to the tubes or you'll overheat the tubes or even gouge into the tubes if you aren't carefull.
I wouldn't worry about warping anything when welding the new perches on. Align the new perches to the pinion angle you're looking for, triple check the perch location in relation to the centerline of the axle housing, and then put 4 heavy tack's in each corner of the perches before you weld.