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So, thanks to all, Im well on my way on the front suspension of my chevy 1950 3100 . I'm actually using a chevy Colorado front suspension
on my danford crossmember. Better brakes, and I got it cheap.
so, anyway, trying to figure out rear suspension. I'm not Mr. moneybags , but not Mr. cheapo either
So, I'm asking for opinions on this idea. Rear axle out of a 4wd s10. ( u guessed it, I got it cheap!) Use stock rear springs form the 3100 , but only use 2 or 3 leafs , then use air shocks
such as Monroe or Gabriel. Or maybe air bags.
I'm worried about getting done and not having the thing sit level . Also like the TCI rear leaf suspension, but it mite sit a little lower than I want.
I want to lower front about 2 inches then the rear 3 inches.
Don't want to worry about hitting road kill, but but want it lower than stock.
Opinions, thoughts, or great wisdom appreciated! thanks ,charles

You asked for opinions, thoughts or great wisdom. I almost always have opinions, occasionally have thoughts, but rarely have great wisdom. So, here are my opinions, some of which reflect my experiences building lowered C10s in my younger days.

I have never had good results using air shocks. Air bags would be a better option in my opinion. Removing too many leaves from the spring pack may lead to "axle wrap" under hard acceleration, if not compensated for by other means; i.e.. traction bars or the like. I always liked the simple method of lowering the rear; raise the axle above the spring pack. However, that may give more drop than you want.

Air bags will take more work to install but will make for a much nicer ride than air shocks.

The axle on a '50 1/2 ton already sits above the springs.

I'm using a set of 3 1/2" spacer blocks from Sid Drappel on the back of my '53. That's an easy mod that still allows you to haul a load.