Joe, you might look at some Jeep Liberty or Dodge Nitro forums (maybe dodgetalk or dodgeforum) and see what people are using to lower their vehicles. In the past, I have run lowering springs, which were stiffer, and that was fine in my book. For my truck there are lowering springs, drop spindles, or I can cut a coil (only 1/4 turn at a time). The best ride seems to be with drop spindles, but they are HEAVY.
My vote is for cutting the coils, at least for my truck. Yes, it might ride a little stiffer, but it is a truck!
Do what suits you, it is your vehicle...