suspension; softer spring advice wanted.

[mbeach]

The front bumpstops are merely pimples compared to the rears. The rear stops are about 5.5" long and (on my 4x,xxx mile example) only 1.25" off of the axle when at rest. By chopping them down (can be done on the vehicle, but easier and neater to unbolt them), I gained an extra 2" of axle travel before banging into the bumpstop.

I also run my Ranchos at 4 front and 6 rear (on the street).
I have a seriously bad back from a (few) parachuting incidents and these settings work well for me -they should be fine for an old man like yourself

[PeteVX]

OK, i cut down the bump stops last night, i never realised it was riding on the stops all the time which seems a little wierd, definitely a little bit better but still way too hard, if it were just a little more progressive,

Gotta find some softer springs, any suggestions?

Pete

[mbeach]

What about some non-performance-oriented factory springs, like maybe the factory Trooper?

I'm sure that someone here can check p/ns for the VX and Trooper springs. If they are not the same, I'd be inclined to think that the Trooper's units will provide a more plush ride.