It actually sounds like a good idea to me - I'm surprised someone doesn't make a kit for the most popular models.

JK

Not a typo - on my part anyway
(just something I found surfin')

http://bemidji.craigslist.org/snw/4574401605.html

Road Toad - northern MN - $400

try: http://www.deycore.com or if they don't have any I can always make you a set - a simple lathe job.

Jim

I use:
http://www.yellowzincplating.com/
with excellent results.

I would caution on powder coating fasteners as I have never heard of an OEM doing this. Powdered coating on threads will change the tolerances/clearances from there intended fit.

Jim

Maybe the same - at least the kits are metric sized:

www.deycore.com

You simply need softer springs. Looks like you have dual rate rate springs - go with a single straight rate spring - maybe 90 lbs/inch? A shock shop should be able to measure what springs you have and make a recommendation.

www.deycore.com might have something in the range you are looking for.

Jim