Mixing 1/2 ton and 3/4 ton springs

[saxart]

I just figured out that the "HD springs" on my C-10 means that it's a 1/2 ton truck with 3/4 ton springs. No wonder it rides so harsh! Now that the former farm truck is living the retired life of a weekend cruiser, would it help the ride quality to replace the front springs with new 1/2 ton springs while leaving the rear HD springs to keep the good towing ability? (Or would it still ride just as rough because there's no weight in the back?)

Has anyone here done this?