Suspension drop questions..

[Albatrossian]

Hey guys, I'm fixing to get into dropping my truck 2/4 and I was wondering what all do I need to get the job done? I'm going to cut one coil off the front and use adjustible drop shackles in the back. What shocks will I need? What kind did ya'll use and how much did it set you back? Was there alot of work involved or was it just bolt in and go? What was the best and/or easiest way you found to do the job?
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