suspension options 3/4 ton

[BurnerBrown]

I have a 68 GMC 2500. I want to keep the heavier suspension so I can load it up. But I also would like to lower the truck front and rear, and not lose too much load capacity.
I am looking for opinions on the best way to go about this and how much can the truck be lowered using the 8 lug setup, without nothing the rear rails, or crossmember,etc. I could swap in a c-10 crossmember but then its a sagger when loaded. Does anyone make dropped spindles for a 3/4 ton? Should I swap in 73-87 crossmember, and suspension from a 3/4 ton, etc? The current leaf spring setup doesnt look to have much room to be lowered, if I flip the rear, I don't think it'll even clear the rails. I see 3/4 trucks lowered, not sure how its typically done.
As you can see, I'm not sure what direction to go.

[DTerry]

I am also looking to do the same. I have a 70 c25. We have been thinking about this for a long time and will be doing so soon. I wanted to replace all ball joints and tie rods anyway. Im going with the kit from Classic Chevy Trucks.
Classic Chevy Trucks
Kit

We priced out everything at 350$ for the spindles and everything else at local part stores and it going to be about the same price.

Im also going to cut my springs 1/2 coil to 1 coil, then if its in the budget get lowering springs.

For the back im going with a flip kit. I know you dont want to c-notch the frame but just thought you want to know how im going to do it.

I hope this helps. Best of luck. You can also search my threads for info I have recieved from this site.

[BurnerBrown]

Thanks DTerry, haven't been on line in a few days.

As you said, there are 3/4 to 1/2 options available. I was looking to keep it 3/4t, 8lug. I know I've seen pictures of 8lugs trucks that are pretty low, lower than just cutting springs.

Thanks for the info.