If it's going to be a daily driver or even close, I would stick with the leaves. If tire clearance is your concern, move the leaves inboard. A 15x14 or maybe 15x15 will go under there with no frame mods...just by moving the springs, and some tub work. Yes, a leaf spring truck can hook up.
Just my

84 D150 440/727
79 /6 swb D150
1964 A100 window van. Just because it has spark plug tubes doesn't mean it's a Hemi.



If ya haven't been there, ya just wouldn't understand.