Coil spring questions

[ronnysplymouth]

So I have a 1980 dodge d 50 chassis that I am dropping my 55 dodge pickup body onto and I long ago converted from 4 banger to a 318 and in doing so I have exceeded the coil springs ability to keep the nose up and off the bump stops.......so my question is what are my options? Different springs (if so what do I use)?, Air bags (again which ones)?, Coil over shocks (which ones)?, or any other suggestions.

 

[26Troadster]

maybe earily dodge dekota v8 springs?

 

[sneakysnake]

I bagged a 74 Ford courier frame, worked out well. Might check out mustang II springs come in several weight choices.

 

[ronnysplymouth]

How do I determine the weight rating of the springs or bags?

 

[sneakysnake]

Bags have a rating in the ads .Click on "Quick view"in the speedway ad for spring #wts

http://www.speedwaymotors.com/mustang-ii-spring-rate-th.html

http://store.gaugemagazine.com/firestoneairbags.aspx