86 chevy suspension help needed

[86ChevyC10]

i am restoring my 86 chevy from the frame up. just wondering how i can use modern technology to my advantage.


i am looking in changing the control arms from stock to tubular to eliminate weight.

curious if a rack n pinion is better then the old school gear box with all that steering junk like on stock.

i wanna keep the rear springs n not convert to 4 link i may toe with this rig in the future.

this will be used as a summer vehicle.