I think the TJ/LJ is probably the best all around Jeep ever built. I have a 2016 JK Unlimited but still long for a LJ Rubicon with a manual transmission.
Does it have a rear diff lock too?
The VP44 is a good pump. Just put a good lift pump on it with a fuel pressure monitoring device and you're good to go, you've already done that. The 24 valve with a VP44 is actually my favorite Cummins, easy to work on, good driveability, and they sound good...
I don't know if that axle will replace your one currently in Casa, the brakes look different. I'll dispose of it and it's funny brakes at no charge to you sir.
A good woman and a two people sleeping bag. It helps if the woman likes you and wants to cuddle, after 25 years my wife tells me to keep my cold hands to myself.