Starting 68 C10 Frame Off project--Porterbuilt Questions

[sledneck55]

Hello,

I've been taking in as much info on this site as I can for a while but this is my first post to the forum as I'm finally starting my project and have some questions. I have a 68 C10 factory SWB that I'm doing a frame-off build on but am very new to the 2wd air ride setups and have some questions that I'm hoping I can get answered and I figured this was the best place to ask.

I've all but decided on going with a non-drop member Porterbuilt setup. I have read the awesome build post by MAC808 but still have a couple questions before I call Porterbuilt to get things ordered up. I know they're busy so just trying to get things ironed out a bit before I call so I don't waste a bunch of their time.

I'm looking at the Stage 2 deluxe front and rear kits. I will be using AccuAir E-Level system for air management.

Just got the body off and brought the frame home into my shop while the body work is being completed so I can strip the frame down to get it blasted, primed and painted in the next couple weeks.

Anyway, here we go with a couple questions (but I'm sure there will be lots more)

1. From what I have read, it's beneficial to get the upper control arms and 1" forward, is that true?

2. Am I going to be sacrificing anything if I get the stage 2 basic rear kit without the rear trailing arms? Or will the stock trailing arms be adequate? I'm ok with spending the money for the arms if they are an improvement but I don't want to get them just to get them. I noticed MAC808 was using the stock arms and his truck looks awesome.

Once I figure out how to post some pics I'll show my progress so far.

Thanks in advance for your help! I'm anxious to get parts ordered but I want to do it right the first time.