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Old 08-21-2007, 10:45 AM
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Need help on rear end sagging!

I have an 97 SE and have about 250lbs of audio stuff in my trunk. my car sags and i hate the way it looks.(usually will sag alittle with a full tank of fuel w/ no system)any way the list will grow and it will be about 350lbs so what are my options. I was think new SE struts in the rear and maxspeed in the front..maybe to even it out..or i could do ground controls all around with new struts (SE). Another thing is its bounces every where when someone sits in the back seat...im open to anything thats affordable my main interest is SPL..Also i like the look of it beening lower 1.5" max tho...


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Old 08-21-2007, 10:56 AM
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if you're not gunning for ride characteristics, you should be able to run linear springs with a higher rate and that'll definitely shoulder more load.
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Old 08-21-2007, 10:59 AM
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If you use any type of lowering springs it will definitely help. The springs will be much stiffer and will not...or at least should not sag much if at all. Most springs will lower your ride and make it just about even all around. I would not suggest just installing springs ONLY up front to even it out.

Sounds like your struts are already blown...with the mention of the bouncing.
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Old 08-21-2007, 11:07 AM
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hmm new struts and maxspeed ALL around I just hope it will handle it

Linear springs?

And this may sound dumb but what are the difference between shock and strut? shocks are up front and struts are in the rear?
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Coilovers- they're your only hope, Luke.
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Coilovers cause i can adj. the front to how much the rear is sagging? and will they work on fresh SE struts and shocks?
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Originally Posted by JEXTEL
Coilovers cause i can adj. the front to how much the rear is sagging? and will they work on fresh SE struts and shocks?
You can get custome spring rates on them to reduce sag, then you can lower the perches on the fronts to make it look more level.

These will not work with stock struts...
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