I have been wrestling with the same thing for some time now. I think it all depends on what used parts are available in your area and how much screwing around you want to do. If you can find a good used truck I'd do the whole crossmember thing because you can prep and paint the whole thing before you put it in but you're going to have to run around replacing parts.
You can buy a whole kit, including the drop spindles, from GMC Paul, Classic Performance, Mothertruckers, etc. The guys who have used the kits say they are really great ... all the parts fit and they are all there. You save yourself a lot of time and agrivation but you will spend a lot more money.
I will probably end up going the kit route because I never seem to have much luck scrounging parts but ....
Good luck with what ever you do.
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68C10
1968 C10 SWB No Options but 40K original miles
1967 K20 LWB 283 4-speed
South Plainfield, NJ
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68C10
1968 C10 SWB No Options but 40K original miles
1967 K20 LWB 283 4-speed
South Plainfield, NJ
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