Looking to get a new suspension soon

[Necronommicon]

So I want a mostly stock ride quality and was thinking of going with the bat spring strut combo. Will this do the trick? Also while I'm at it should I just go ahead and replace all the bushings? Since I live in Mi and the roads are hell this being my daily it needs to last. Its a 98 SVT with 96000K on the ODO. Just looking for a little input.

 

[TheMexicanJob]

Replacing bushings isn't a bad idea. and as for a ride, i believe the BAT kit is a decent ride without too much drop. I had BAT springs and Koni struts and i thought the ride wasn't too bad for a lowered aftermarket suspension.

 

[Necronommicon]

Thanks Five oh, thats what I'm leaning toward because I don't need alot of drop if any. I also don't want a too stiff or too soft ride. One of my cars is lowered little over 2" and beats the crap out of me.

 

[TheMexicanJob]

if you can, go to meets and ask for rides in other people's cars to get a feel for someone's suspension.

Any dropped vehicle will have a stiffer ride than stock, but the stiffness obviously will vary from companies.

 

[BigBEN]

I would like to recommend the set up I am running. Koni Sport Kit. Adjustable tension in the struts and very comfortable ride and reasonable drop.

 

[reddired]

if you can, go to meets and ask for rides in other people's cars to get a feel for someone's suspension.

Any dropped vehicle will have a stiffer ride than stock, but the stiffness obviously will vary from companies.

you should set up another mini meet here soon!!

 

[TheMexicanJob]

i would, but most modded tours are tucked away til spring.

 

[Necronommicon]

Are the bat springs a drop for SVT's or just standard contours?

 

[TheMexicanJob]

BAT's drop all tours.

 

[Necronommicon]

I guess I'll be better off getting stockers then and not even bothering with the springs.

 

[Andy W.]

Stock springs with stiffer shocks, maybe Koni's, can give you the ride you want with improved handling.
-Andy

 

[Necronommicon]

How good are the Moog replacement springs? Was also thinking of getting the KYB struts, are either of these any good?

 

[Rara]

Seriously, I'd recommend the BAT kit. The springs and struts are developed to work together. The kit isn't harsh at all, and the drop is minimal, only an inch or so, not very noticable. Many many people here have used the BAT setup, and I don't recall anyone being less than very pleased with it.

 

[99Mystique ATX]

How good are the Moog replacement springs? Was also thinking of getting the KYB struts, are either of these any good?

I had Moog springs on my Mystique. The car rode very well. But, they were a good bit stiffer than the stock springs were.

 

[volfan98]

Stock springs with stiffer shocks, maybe Koni's, can give you the ride you want with improved handling.
-Andy

This is my recommendation as well, if your roads are crap and you don't care about dropping the car any.

Matt

 

[Necronommicon]

Koni's are nice but are pretty pricey. How cheap are O.E. replacement springs? I would love to do that BAT kit but since I drive in pretty crappy lots and have to go over massive speed bumps I'm worried about the drop.