Start getting the parts together & attempt it. Do you guys have any recommendations on a kit or carrier?
Here's what I did on my C1500. This is copied off my build spreadsheet but you get the jest of it. I boughts the extra bearings and bored them out a little with a drum sander so I can slide them on and off while setting the pinion preload.
Pinion Bearing TMK-M802049 Timkin Summit Racing $14.99
Pinion Bearing TMK-M88048 Timkin Summit Racing $8.99
Crush Sleeve eliminator YGA-55048 Yukon Gear Summit Racing $33.06
Rear End Overhaul Kit ZKGM8.5 Yukon Gear Amazon $57.00
4.11 ring & Pinion ZG GM8.5-411 USA Standard Gear Amazon $145.11
Here's the manual that comes with the overhaul kit.