Bilstien shock experiment $$

[akart]

Have a 74 K20 frame and springs and I got Alcan springs From ORD w/a 2" lift as advised to get a softer ride and all there stuff like super shakles and hangers and lubed bolts,poly bushings and every thing else they had for springs. 3K later practically no change. I have Rancho 9000 shocks on there now and had to move the rear perch down so they would even fit. So.. I am thinking of getting the correct length Bilstien shocks. Here's the thing: There are 2 rates of these shocks 255/70 and 170/60. the higher rate is suggested as normal and the lower for dual shocks. I'm still looking for a softer ride an wondering what would be the result of my installing the lesser rate shocks 170/60,what do you think??? What's another 400 bucks anyway. In for a dollar in for a dime.