Good job, I wasn't going to hurt your feelings after just spending that money, but I'm glad to see you getting rid of anything integy. When you really want to get some nice shocks, pick up some Losi shocks. The only shocks I'll run on my crawlers unless something revolutionary comes along and changes my mind.
I REALLY like my setup with the EEM dual triangulation skid plate and the links in their stock location, along with the shocks. Once I got my rig dialed in properly I had no need to move them around on the axle. Have you moved the upper links to the center most whole on the chassis yet?
Oh yea, one more thing. Droop isn't for everyone, but more articulation isn't always better. Those 180 degrees poser shots are fun, but most of the veterans have discovered that insane articulation isn't the key to a good setup. Personally, I like the axial configuration limited slightly, but everyones different so you'll just have to find what works best for you.