Thanks all
More small updates. Things are going slowly but surely. I basically spent way too long trying to get the stock bushings out of the rear diff, but I eventually got them out. Poly bushings are mostly in. I put the new diff cover on. I also cleaned up some hardware that was looking crappy. Shot it with a light coat of rust inhibitor primer than a light coat of silver, so hopefully they'll stay rust free now. Here's a couple pics.
Comparison of before wire wheel and after wire wheel:
After a quick shot of silver paint to prevent future rust
Rear diff all buttoned up, poly bushings in:
