After much back and forth the fabricated axle will be my future 60 axle build. Just ordered a trail gear rock assault 9 housing to build my future front axle with. They dropped their prices surprisingly. Got 3” x 3/8” tubes for $800 shipped from Jegs.
It looks like the perfect 37s axle, it’s not as common as a Dana, looks racery, and can be bought in bits and built at home.
If I ever get to a point where a new rear is needed, building a 9" is at the top of my list. It's nice to see this housig option available!