Suspension work and cutting coils???

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since my 71 step is stripped and about to get shaved and primed, i am rebuilding the front suspension, it squeaks worse than anything, what part should i get from the parts store for a complete rebuild, this will be my first time doing this to a truck on my own, since i am not spending al ot of money on my 71 to save for my 72, i am gonna cut the coils to give it a better stance, i know this is crap but i realy dont want to put any more moey than i have to into it. is there something i can measure to tell me if i already have drop springs, he truck came with a 6 stock and now has an 8, i measured to the sidemarkers oneday and i think its 2 inches lower than stock already, how mych do i take off the springs? i want a slight rake, maybe 3 inches in front and 2 in back, thanks, sean