I need leaf spring help

[pilotj]

I was gonna post this in the suspension forum, but it looks like all thats talked about in there anymore is bagging and lowering. I need to know which leaves to remove for a smoother ride! My old spring pack had 8 leaves plus the thick overload and my new spring pack has 9 plus the overload. My old set had 3 broken on one side and 2 leaves broken on the other side (both main springs were broken at the center bolt hole). I only found it when I went to replace the bushings. I got a really good deal on the 9 leaf spring pack, but after a being beat to death for the past year, I can't take it any more. Two of the springs have got to go!! I still haul some wood and cars occasionally with it so I don't want to remove the wrong leaves. I just want a smoother ride. A local spring guy said the 2nd from the top and the 4th. Is that right? (he seemed kind of confused at the time). Its a '79 C20. Pic' are of the old and new set. Thanks