This change really did come out good.

The springs we took out had seen their day. The stock shocks work with the 1.5 springs, but are on the list of stuff to upgrade later. With this kind of build you really can take your time. You could drive this truck as it is forever. You dont NEED to change shocks or tires, or wheels, but later when you get the itch, or want to put a winch on, your springs can handle the weight.