71 C10 Suspension Build for track and street fun

[Benlugchev]

I Just picked up a 71 C10 from Maryland with no rust, newer interior and an 8 year old paint job. Not bad for $2,900 bucks, I think....

Im looking for suspension upgrade ideas to make a fun street truck that will still hook up and run straight at the drag track. Right now the front end is pretty loose and I wont take here over 80+mph.

Ive also read up on here a little bit about the rear trailing arms. I see some guys box the factory ones in and some flip the front trailing arms bracket to change the IC. Anyone got some pics of how the lil mod went and performed after? I was glad to see, My trailing arms are in really good shape.

Engine/Drivedrain - Plans are to go the LSx route, Im thinking LQ4. Haven't made my mind up yet on Carb or FI, ( I do have a stand alone harness and ECU). Looking to make around 400-500rwhp all said and done.

I'm really liking the 4 spd manual NP-440 (A833), and want to keep it manual. Any body running an a NP-440 (A833) 4spd behind a LSx how does it hold up. (I know this isnt the right section for this)

Other than that ive been driving it around "as is" with the SBC and I love it, Nice riding truck. Going to be a fun project