New user! ???s about lowering a '69 swb 350 truck?

[ColinOpseth]

Hey guys, nice website

I have a '69 shortbed that originally came with a 292 straight six. I am converting it to a '72 shortbed using a cab and powertrain from a '72 fleetside.

I have the '72 front suspension and want to convert it to disc while dropping it at the same time.

Here are my questions:

- How low should I go? I'm thinking of using the Western Chassis 2.5" lowering spindles for the front and a 4" dropped spring for the rear.
- Which spindle is better? Western Chassis or Early Classic?
- Will I have bottoming out problems with a 4"/5" drop if I decide to go lower later? The truck is never going to have a load in the back and is only driven on Southern California streets
- I am using the '72 crossmember. Will I have any geometry problems when using the dropped spindles? I've seen that guys get extra width when dropping with spindles??
- I'm going to get the PST suspension kit for my truck. Pretty good company?
- Should I get the spindles that have the newer-style balljoints in them or just go with a new spindle altogether? Will the newer spindle bolt up with no problems?

Thanks guys My truck is pretty nice and I can't wait to get it rolling in the next few weeks

Thanks again,
Colin Opseth
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