removing a couple leafs on rear

[55metalmonkey]

I got my frame back from media blast and I'm about to start preping it to paint with POR-15. I took the rear leafs apart to blast them as well. I was thinking that since I have them apart Now would be a good time to consider leaving a few out to soften the ride in the rear. the original setup is brutaly stiff

I know a few guys have done it but am curious as to which ones they left out? and if they had an issue with axle wrap after. I'm not worried too much about carrying capacity btw........ The heavyist thing the truck will ever carry is the sister inlaw and I really don't see me offering her a ride anyway!

I was thinking of leaving out #2 and #5. and possibly #7

any sugestions ?