I'd sell the 8.75 centersection while it's still good. A 3.91 suregrip center should sell for $600+.

The driveshaft will only need to be shortened when switching from the 8.75 to the Dana.

CHIP
'70 hemicuda, 575" Hemi, 727, Dana 60
'69 road runner, 440-6, 18 spline 4 speed, Dana 60
'71 Demon, 340, low gear 904, 8.75
'73 Chrysler New Yorker, 440, 727, 8.75
'90 Chevy 454SS Silverado, 476" BBC, TH400, 14 bolt
'06 GMC 2500HD LBZ Duramax