Suspension Drops

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Hello everyone. I've been looking thru alot of different threads here and there sure is alot of great information and I thank all who contributed.

I don't have my (father/son) project truck yet but I will very soon and I was wondering something regarding suspension drops, front suspension in particular.

As far as keeping the stock front axle, is there any advantage in using drop leaf springs over purchasing a dropped axle? Project vehicle specs would be say, a 1949 3100. My plans for the vehicle would also be a disk brake conversion (11" rotors) and 17x8 wheels. I believe both, the 'dropped' leaf springs and the dropped axle claim a 3" drop in the front.

Also, anyone know if there will be issues with my intended drop & wheel combo?

My apologies if this is not in the correct section.

Thank you in advance.