For the guys that did 73-87 crossmember swaps vs. buying a kit

[T.W.Dustin]

Well there is no search function right now so I will just ask my specific question here. I am building a short step 292 w/ S10 5 speed build here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=616643 that I plan to use pretty regular here in AZ. I am to the point of re-assembling the chassis and I am trying to finalize my direction on which disk brake solution to employ. I am staying 6 lug and using my stock trailing arms and rear end. I want to go down a couple of inches at least (maybe more but no more than 4. I will likely add power steering.

Here are my questions:

Am I going to save money and be happy doing the 73-87 crossmember swap once it's said and done?

Or should I just pop for a kit from someone like Brothers with dropped spindles and all new parts while they are 15% off till the end of the month? I am leaning towards spending the $$ for the full kit.

I guess a side question would be: Is there a better kit I should be looking at?

And finally, the first crossmember I found was $350 or $400 w/ the steering box but I just started looking. Is that a fair price if it is clean or should I keep looking if I go that direction? I am not committed either way yet.

Thanks in advance - probably make the call by the end of the month, just a few days (Jan 31). Tom