panle suspenion upgrade

[chris mc bride]

I have 1969 Panel truck that I would like to upgrade suspenion on. Truck has 454 and 3 spd. #spd short life just trying to decide on auto or better straight drive setup.Lots of fun with straight gear or easier lazy lifew with auto.

Going to be lowering truck 2" with springs for now. I would ultimately like to use spindle with disc brakes and lower 2 to 3".

I want to increase handling and ride . Handling being the most important of the two. As with most the word budget is small and very limited due to other projects like race car.

My thinking is. Urethane bushing thru out starting with front end and do while adding new ball joints,cutting springs and adding shocks, To be followed by sway bar install. Then bushing for rear of truck and sway bar at same time.

Now I am engine and powertrain experienced. Everything from SBC to top fuel engines and power train. Not a lot of suspensions in Funny car and dragsters.LOL Also built few chassis and lots of welding and fabrication experience,
Looking for suggestions on products. Procedures and helpfup tips.