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Rear Suspension Needs Replacing

Old Feb 18, 2007 | 11:47 AM
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Default Rear Suspension Needs Replacing

A few weeks ago I noticed that therear driver's side of my car is lower than my rear passenger's side. I assume it is either my spring or shock so I think that this is a perfect opportunity to replace all my shocks and springs. Only problem is that I don't know what I can get, since I have a body kit and 18" tires I don't have much room for a drop. I can go take pictures a little later but I think I can only do about a 1" to 1.5" drop. What do you guys think the best setup for me would be? Price isn't a problem but I don't really need any adjustable shocks either.

Edit: While I'm at it, what all do I need to put a rear sway bar on my car like the si's come with stock?
 
Old Feb 19, 2007 | 02:20 PM
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rear sway bar is a good idea, helps reduce body roll.

H&R OE Sport springs might be good for you, or Tein H-Techs, or Eibach Pro-Kit. They all have a slight drop.

Adjustable shocks are a good upgrade, since you say price isn't a problem, and you have to replace them anyway.
 
Old Feb 19, 2007 | 02:43 PM
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get a dedicated coilover kit so you can adjust the drop, usually between 1 - 4 inches.

that way you can fiddle with them easily and determine what's the perfect ride height.


 
Old Feb 19, 2007 | 08:21 PM
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I'm loving the tokico hpk setup i got. Forty has it too. You can buy it from about 400-500 and the springs and shocks are together so you don't have to worry about matching the rates. It drops 1.4 up front and 1.25 in back.
 
Old Feb 19, 2007 | 08:46 PM
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buymy swaybars ricer


On a serious note, if price is no issue get some real coilovers like Omni or Tein or Skunk2
 
Old Feb 20, 2007 | 12:52 PM
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lol Dude if you still have those in a few months I think Imight pick them up. I just don't have anywhere level to jack my car up right now so I have to wait until I move into my new house with a garage.
 
Old Feb 20, 2007 | 12:54 PM
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are S-Techs or H-Techs more of a drop?
 
Old Feb 20, 2007 | 01:50 PM
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s-tech 1.93"F/1.65"R
h-tech 1.34"F/1.06"R

http://www.tein.com/ti/h98.html
 
Old Feb 20, 2007 | 05:33 PM
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lol Dude if you still have those in a few months I think Imight pick them up. I just don't have anywhere level to jack my car up right now so I have to wait until I move into my new house with a garage.
good chance I'll still have them
 
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