Am I overthinking this???

[jerimy75]

Problem: I'm an Engineer and tend to overthink things...

Truck is a '71-'72, basic plans are DM, 20s or 22s, 383, 700R4, and two-tone paint with trim.

I've received my PB Mild front and rear kits, McGaughy's 2.5" drop spindles, and Wilwood D52 and D54 brake kits. I have the bed and cab off the frame and am going to be pressure washing the frame and removing the motor and tranny next, then the fun begins. This is my plan, hoping for confirmation, "what the hell are you thinking?", or "you might want to think about this" comments please:

1. Level frame on stands and install front DM, put motor and 700R4 in to set engine/tranny angle;

2. Install rear DM and set pinion angle (directions say it needs to be at ride height to set pinion angle);

3. get brakes and rotors mounted;

4. put body panels back on to confirm and decide on wheel size/BS and start raising bed floor.

Is it an issue that I have to set the pinion angle before I confirm ride height and tire size? I don't want the front wheels tucked too much. My concern is having a decent turning radius, so making sure I have that will dictate ride height and wheel size. I know that I will just be tack welding the rear DM axle pieces in place, so I should be able to adjust a little as needed, right?

I've searched for turning radius with 22's and found a little, but as many have said you have to measure your truck, so that's what I will be doing.

Am I overthinking this?? As always, thank you for any insight!