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[Newbe]

I just bought this 1971 SWB and am trying to figure out if this suspension is something I need to mess with. The truck was converted from 2 to 4 wd by its previous owner and I am wondering if this suspension setup is sturdy enough to trust. You can see that he took the trailing arms from underneath the axles and mounted them on top instead. I would assume this is where the majority of the lift came from. He also left the factory springs in and put an aftermarket panhard rod in.

My questions are 1. Should I worry about the diff staying centered under the truck with this type of setup? I think leaf springs may be a better option but am not sure

2. Is the pinion angle a problem? It seems to me that the travel in the suspension would compromise the strength of the pinion seal.