3/4 ton front end suggestions

[purplehavoc]

Hey guys,

So I have finally gathered up most of my parts to start building my 56, and I am wondering what you guys might have for suggestions for a front end in my truck. I am thinking about going with the 8 bolt reared I already have, and would like to keep the truck 2wd if I can. The frame is a 57 3/4 ton long box that I will be shortening down, as it is already a pretty stout frame.
I have a complete running and driving 04 Chevy 1 ton express van that I bought for the powertrain swap into my 56.
Any thoughts on a 8 bolt front end I could swap into this truck would be greatly appreciated.