What is cheapest way to soften rear suspension?

[xtjp760]

besides putting 200 lb sandbags in the back.....

89 d21 hardbody 4wd (ATO)

any suggestions?

[seang]

To soften the rear suspension, you can remove some leaf springs, however, some payload capacity will be lost, there is ALWAYS a tradeoff.

[Desert Rat]

Lose the overload leaves, but as stated, you'll bottom out a lot more when you hit big bumps. You'll also lose a bit of ride height.