1948 Chevy - Updating Original Frame

[RamboHern]

I've heard the s10 swap isn't all it's hyped up to be so I have been looking on here to see what people do to the original set up to make it more reliable and smoother. Like power steering and disc brakes. I have a 1948 and I want to maybe lower it about 2 inches and keep original frame. I also am on a tight budget. Can y'all direct me or help me out on what path to take. I also can buy a 90's s10 frame set up for a 1950 truck with the v8 motor mounts for 800 is that a good deal? I didn't think so but just putting that out there.