You can delete a spring leaf or two until arch is gone and springs are flat (check springs and poss have rebuilt) there's also a mono leaf spring out there, big and little tires may help. Also can go with dropped axle just be aware once you swap that axle tie rod probably will hit the springs so then you will need to modify (bend) the steering arms!!! Modern shocks are a must as well.
Best of luck



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