Torsion bar compliment to 340 XHD Spring

I have 1.06 bars (252 lb/in WR) and the same springs in my Duster (stock height). I think it drives quite well and you should be happy with yours also. I live in Michigan and in my opinion it rides fine, similar to a 2011 Mustang GT. That alone will make a big difference in handling because the front of these things always had too low of a spring rate.

What are you running for wheel/tire size? 15's will be a lot softer than 18's for the ride and the steering response is reduced. You get slightly more bounce with more sidewall.

Make sure you have good shocks like the Bilstein, Koni or Hotchkis/Fox ones. If you run regular old parts store shocks it won't dampen it that well.