Thanks for the help guys. I got the new shoes from Autozone today... $25 for the front shoes. I'm gonna find a workaround for this rear diff. Once I buy the shoes I could still have a leaky wheel cylinder, bad seal etc... and then be out more $$$ for an axle I don't even want.

As for the electrical issue. Anyone have any experience with "keep it clean wiring" .com? They have a simple 21 circuit wiring harness for $210 that seems good for a truck. I plan to install Autometer gauges into the stock bezels on a custom backing plate.

...don't tell me to "look in the archives"... I have and I didn't find what I was looking for... that's why I'm asking ><