Great writeup!
Adding some info, you
don't want to use aftermarket u-joints or this will happen:
Holset Hx40 talon - YouTube
Yes, that's the driveshaft flying out from under the car at the end. It broke the transfer case on it's way out as well. The aftermarket parts store u-joints split right at the cross because they're drilled the entire way though so grease can flow through them. May be fine for street-driven daily drivers, but they sure don't like 10-second passes too well.
