If i tightened my lift springs too much would it make the suspension stiffer?

[cstanley]

As many of you know, I installed a 4" spring lift on the 'chicken a while back. It rides pretty stiff now, and doesn't seem to have much flex. even if I sit on the hood (220 lbs) it doesn't dip or budge at all.

Could I have tightened the spring eyes too much? can they safely be loosened a bit? They were very tight to install in the first place... maybe if i threw that 5.9 cummins in there it would be just about right.

2nd question: There is a little triangular-shaped bracket attached to the bottom of my frame, driver's side just behind the front spring's rear eye, and it seems to be there to prevent the spring from flexing to the rear. should this be removed? It seems that the spring would have more room to flex if it weren't there. There is not one on the pass. side, nor does there appear to ever have been.

thanks everyone!