Thank you guys...
Solved the front ground clearance & soft front end issues with a nice used pair of 20.00 ebay Snowmobile shocks.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/170859855022#ht_500wt_1180
Here is a comparison of the new shock to the stocker
here they are installed. I have ridden it since bolting them on and couldn't be happier. They have much better rebound than the originals and the extra ground clearance is nice, no more plowing with the frame.
Also welded up the end of the damaged TJ Pilot Powerbloc clutch and ordered a 4200 rpm spring for it. I installed it on the side by side and took it for a ride. Yee Haw.. what a difference!!