In addition to the above comments, I'd add that I noticed a big difference with new Koni shocks & struts (R & F) from my 140k-ish mile OE stock Boges, so you should feel a difference in it being tighter & less bouncy with Bils' too - unless they're old enough to have mile &/or age wear (latter in particular for the rubber parts of the pistons & valving). Also IIRC stock springs were 90# - so 100# will put more force on the older shocks, even if they were okay in the prior car with 90# say.
IMHO with all the work you're doing, I'd go with a new set of Bils or Konis F&R, do the bushings all around (including for the sway bars & drop-links, etc.), new tie-rod ends + balljoints, get them all tweaked, tightened & properly 4-corner aligned, make sure your tires & wheels are all in good shape & dynamically balanced, then give it a run. It all has to work together.
I would suggest the 1/2" to 1" lowering of the front, but try it first without the bump steer kit, cuz I never had any with a 1" F drop with another 30+k miles of DD after my suspension redo (back in 1980-83 stock bushings were still available, so that may make a diff today with poly, bronze, etc. bushings).
Good Luck!
Tom
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