Cleaned, painted everything. Flat black ftw.
Put the whole rear end together and then ended up installing it by myself and a jack.
Also installed shifter base bushings, and driveshaft bushings.
I was able to get it all put together today and just got home with it about a half hour ago. It'll receive an alignment at school tomorrow. I can say that in just the drive home from my parent's house, I could feel a real difference. I'll know for sure after a good alignment and some tight corners....