Thanks guys, the positive feedback keeps me energized and moving forward. By next weekend, I should have the Dzus tabs welded to the wheels, the new tires mounted, and have the truck back on all fours, in a new and lower height.
I fabbed up a set of lowering blocks which will also move the rear axle back exactly 1" in the wheelwell. As Gregg can attest, doing the axle flip modification on a Rampage results in the entire axle moving forward in the wheelwell by 1" or so. The lowering blocks I've fabbed will correct this wheel centering issue. I'll try to get some pics uploaded later today or tomorrow.
I understand the concerns about axle wrap/hop on braking, and appreciate the input of the folks who have cautioned against the use of lowering blocks. For my Bonneville attempt, I've decided to go ahead with the lowering blocks. If I run on pavement, I'll need to add front brakes, and can change the rear lowering approach if needed at that time.
Steve.