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Compression and leak down test first yes because it'll tell you a lot about what's going on and if you need to do anything further. If you do replace the head gasket then at least you'll have benchmark numbers. Do check the stamping on your head... should be able to see it through the oil fill...

Frame looks pretty gone to me. If you really want to send it I'd run a couple of 1" welds to hold the skid plate on in lieu of bolts. Assuming you can get a clean weld. But you really need a new frame or repair sections welded in. -Mac

Drive like normal. Gears are already "broken in." They're already worn together. -Mac

If you just replaced the bearings you're probably just fine. I'd send it. But let's wait for a more experienced opinion. -Mac

So you just replaced bearings in your new to you 3.73 axles? Yes you need to do something with your gear paint that probably involves more gear oil...I'd love to find an exact and repeatable formula. And more pressure on the ring gear as you make the pattern. -Mac

I resemble your labels... -Mac

As easy as a head gasket is on a 4.0, I'd certainly be doing it. Might want to do a compression and leak down test first. I'm going to say Denso for radiator replacement. Rock Auto. Yes, they suck. They appear to suck less than the others and they're around $100. There are pages and pages of...

Use the Harbor Freight 9500 and a Black Magic Brakes/Wizard Recovery Gear synthetic rope. I added a $15 wireless remote from Amazon too. Or find a used Warn...you seem very capable of finding good deals. -Mac

Fix it! I frame and tub swapped my 97 TJ in eight days and took it on 1600 mile wheeling trip to Canada and back down the WABDR. I see a good excuse for aluminum fenders! -Mac

Black Magic Brakes Big Brake kits come with new knuckles...just saying... -Mac

You forgot Oregon... -Mac

I'm outside of Portland. Not that you can escape from the unhoused problems... -Mac

Or anyone can do... professional mechanic or not this is pretty basic stuff. -Mac

Least I'm not the only one! -Mac

https://www.kplctv.com/2022/01/03/oregon-family-speaks-after-hikers-rescued-wintery-storm/ -Mac

Just saying...if you're pulling the fuse why not get the dash space for something useful... -Mac

Sounds like you're replacing a pinion seal and need to remove the yoke. I measure the depth of the exposed pinion threads with a caliper and return the nut plus red loctite to the same position... aiming for exactly the same or a touch but not much tighter... probably akin your 5 in/lbs...

Let's start with what you're trying to accomplish... Here's some good reading... http://www.billavista.com/tech/Articles/Gear_Setup_Bible/index.html -Mac

You got a shell? Whoa... -Mac

I don't know the answer but I'd borrow a car or truck with a back seat... -Mac