Nah the Rooster is some french breed, He gets his butt kick all the time by my dominecker.
No for removing springs on the rear. And it rides much better than stock.
Yes you have to relocate your shackle hangers, No big deal. I made my own.
Not sure about your front, Both I did had to have new front spring hangers installed and shackle hangers.
because one was a 2wd and the other was IFS. It is very easy with one of the aftermarket front spring hanger kits.