To Weld or Not to Weld.....Ford 8.8 Welded Tubes?

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Ok so there looks to be several posts on this in the past but looking for some fresh (recent) input.

I am getting ready to pull my rear end for a rebuild/repaint and trying to decide if I should take the time to weld the axle tubes. Ill be putting new gears in and stepping up to 31 spline for piece of mind.
If I were to weld the axle tubes, there's no "cost" as I would do this myself with plenty of experience in the welding and fab area. Have tigs and migs, etc. Am aware of the nuances, distortion control, stress cracking, correct filler metals to use, etc., of welding cast steel.
Looks like if I were to weld the tubes, the banana bracket would have to be ground out to create clearance for the weld between the tube and the pumpkin. So that would kill the powder coating on the bracket which is a bummer.
Question is with a planned build of 5-550hp in the future is it worth it or would it be overkill/waste of time?

I never plan to run slicks or run down a 1/4 mile. Has never interested me.
I may run auto-x one day but that's just a mild interest at this point and may never do it.

I am just not a fan of doing things twice but if unnecessary I am not a fan of wasting time

As always, appreciate the feedback guys!