just an update to this since i havent done it in a while
swapped the rear the rear tire carrier out for a tail gate and just put tire in the bed , installed a 2 piece driveshaft , re-doin the suspension for 3 link upfront and 4 link in the back, and swapped out mech fan for e-fan with a custom shroud im working on
and the carrier bearing and yolk protected
before and after shot
the new skid added after running sunflower
the tailgate gives me about 2-1/2ft clearance over the tire carrier