Holy $h!t. Grinding off all of those rear axle brackets was a ton of work. I don't think my back will ever be the same again! But it's done. Housing prepped. Ends are now cut off. I have 2" of engagement on each axle shaft, but there are 3" of splines. Is it safe to cut 1" off of each shaft. Moser 35 spline shafts.