howsit mate,
Im well and truelly under way with this conversion. only things left to do are wiring up my LINK, and some electrics. and finish sorting my flywheel/clutch.
Im of the same opinion as you when it comes to the suspension and brakes.
what iv got in mind is to get some "drop spindles" for the front, i hear that HQ ones fit, and hopefully VN commodore front discs will bolt onto them. but im yet to research any of this very much. as iv been focusing on getting her running. Im going to get some BILSTEINS for it, make it handle just as well as it goes!
let me know where your upto mate.
Cheers
JP