Planning 66 C10 Build

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Hello, This is a long post but I wanted to try to include enough information!

I'm building a 66 C10 and need help with the suspension. This is the plan so far:

1. Get a 1973-1986 parts truck and swap front/rear ends, steering with box.

2. Swap in an ls motor with a turbo ~500whp. 4l80e trans

3. Locked 12 bolt with 4.10 for now and maybe switch to 4.56 after I see how the 4.10s work.

4. Recess the front cross member to raise it in the frame and center the wheels.

6. Kick up the rear frame 4" and raise the bed floor.

This is where I am not sure. My goal is to get the suspension where I want it. I do not want to lay frame. I want it lowered but not really low. I do not care if I can raise and lower it.

I want to go as fast as I can in a straight line on the street and be able to handle enough to make it a fun ride not a slot car.

I plan to keep the trailing arms and get a Wats link.

I see I can go the following ways:

1. Coilovers. Great but very expensive.

2. Static drop but will it hook?

3. Air ride: This is what I'm thinking. Get the bags and a manual valve. Cheap and effective?


What shocks should I get?

Tires I was thinking Nitto 555s.

I have the summer to work on it and would like to make a big dent before I go back to work.

Thanks for the help
Bill