Hey guys, sorry if there is already a similar thread but I searched and didn't find anything.

I've been wanting to lower my '96 ram forever and I want to try and get it done before winter this year.

My shocks and springs are ancient so I want to fully replace both rather than use shackles in the rear. I originally wanted to do a 2/4 drop but the only lowered leaf springs I can find are the 3" ones from X2 Industries,
so I was thinking of doing a 2/3 drop using X2 coils and leaf springs and Belltech Street Performance shocks in the front and Trail Performance in the rear.

Would 2/3 be stupid?

And if not do all those parts look correct and what other parts might I need? Should I reuse the existing hardware (nuts and bolts)?

I've done a ton of engine maintenance and I do both engine and chassis maintenance on my bikes but never worked on car suspension before. I'd also appreciate any wheel/tire combos that might fill the gap well
on this setup. My goal is kind of a less-lowered Roadkill muscle truck vibe. I'll attach the best pic I could find of how it currently sits.

Thanks in advance guys!

 

2 inches in the front I believe the tire will hit and rub. Measure the wheel gap front and rear and see what the difference is.

 

What about drop spindles up front and put the rear axle on top of the existing springs?