old school way static drop?

I'm going to be building a 80's style mini. How were people static dropping there trucks back then? So far I purchased a 3" lowering block for rear and going to crank down the front end. I'm going to install 15x8.5 enkeis with 195/50 tires. Might add hydraulics next year and z rack maybe around this summer.

Yup. Mono leaf it while youre at it. Not the safest thing, but its been done over and over

I need new rear shock should i go with pup or b2200? There's only about .50" clearance between frame and rear top, going to do a little c notch soon.