Is this the stock leaf pack?

Duke, I was fortunate enough to only need to cut out the center bolt holding the pack together, and not the bolts holding the pack to the frame

 

You dont even need to take the pack off i left mine on when doing my aal. And you want to keep the overland bar on. Just remove the aal. And the air bag and get some decent shocks. Its not gunna be the most amazing ride you ever had but it will be less stiff. Also a nice set of tires will help things

 

Yes, No need to remove the entire spring.