Thanks for the input Scott,
I got a couple of different springs in mind and maybe going to a 8.3lbs - 8.5lbs springs might be enough. If not, I may try out some LST or Savage suspensions.
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXHWJ7&P=ML
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXLNV3&P=7
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXFRC3&P=7
I figure I will try the above, and if they don't work/fit/etc I always have uses for springs