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Old Mar 14, 2009 | 07:19 PM
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Question about Mix Matchin Springs

Ok People here's the deal , I gota 5th gen and i got some tokico illumina that i just brought, and i lookin to get some springs . Now i had my mind on some H-Techs FOR a very time . But here's the problem im customizing my trunk meanin ima have some weight in the trunk , so i was thinkin about mix matchin my springs . Maybe get some front H-Techs and use my fact. springs in the back, prayin that it well level perfect wit the front . Or maybe getting some maxspeed ones.IDK , I dont wanta sag in the back ...im goin insane tryin to do this, So i was lookin for some ideas and help. So PLEASE help a fellow orger out .... THANX
Old Mar 17, 2009 | 08:38 AM
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To keep the car's original ride behavior, you'll want slightly stiffer rear springs for both reasons (stiffer front springs and heavier trunk load). Plan on running the rear Illuminas at a higher setting than the front. For the front, '2' isn't enough to keep that end from constantly heaving up and down when the highway is not dead-flat (think I-95). My opinion with even the OE springs.

One of the things you're trying to avoid is having the front and rear suspensions always moving in opposite directions (nose up/tail down, nose down/tail up). Most people don't like having their heads constantly being tossed forward and backward like a bobblehead doll even if it's only by a little.


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Old Mar 17, 2009 | 08:41 AM
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Do OEM in the rear since it will be heavy in the rear
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