front cross member and steering removal tips

[1972BackInBlackC10]

i looked around and didnt see much on this, i saw conversions from drum to disk but im not doing a conversion, im stripping my frame to paint it and im wondering if i can take my cross member out mostly in tact as my steering parts are fairly new and it woud be nice if i didnt have to pay for a wheel alignment after i reinstall it

just wondering if theres spots to mark or reference points etc to make this job easier, iv never removed or installed one before so im a little nervous as i plan on removing mine this weekend

any info, tips, links to threads wuld be greatly appreciated