another coil spring question

[jamespwsullivan]

I have a Currie Dana 44 front axle and am using stock XJ springs with ~1.75" pucks to get me good clearance for my tires.  Everything is working fine but the front end is STIFF...  I would like to substitute springs that would give me a softer ride and hopefully be long enough so that I could dump the pucks.  I'm running a 4.0 and seldom go off road.  It is a fine work truck with a ladder rack and bedside box.  Looking for ideas and guidance.  Is there a stock spring that might fit the bill?    I'm guessing that I could go custom but I bet that's expensive.

 

Thanks in advance

 

[dasbulliwagen]

Shocks are a big contributor to ride feel as well. What shocks are you currently running?

[jamespwsullivan]

Procomp ES9000

[ghetdjc320]

Shocks are your likely issue unless you are bottoming out your springs against the bump stops. 

[Limeyjeeper]

Go with OME shocks. They make a world of difference.

[75sv1]

Old Man Emmu (OME) does make a 1.75 spring. I'd try a KYB shock from a TJ first. I used a 2" spring from Iron Rock Offroad. I am not sure where they source their front springs. The rears are Rough Countries. Except the 3.5".