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I want to maintain the ride height I have, but want to stiffen struts and springs. Any options? Thanks for the help.
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i feel the same. i think going with konis and ground control coilovers will allow u to adjust the height to stock with benefit of stiffer springs and damper adjustable konis
...and yes, I did SEARCH first before asking.
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Strut tower braces will also help.
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Another option is 95SE struts and springs.. You may notice a slightly lower stance, but nothing very drastic (I compared my 96GL to a 95SE and the fender gap on the SE was less).
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1) bigger antiroll bars (the aftermarket 21, 22, 24mm rears and factory 19mm rear, 20mm front will reduce body roll without affecting ride height.
2) the BAT sport springs are only 1" drop.
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Putting 99 SVT struts and springs into my 96 LX stiffened things up with minimal drop. Check the classifieds for used stuff.
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I have see an advertisment on a Taiwai car magazine. The product looks like a bump stop (the rubber sit inside the strut). It's a bit longer than the factory one and it fills up the gap. It said with those on, the conering will be improve. Don't know if it made for our car or it's available here, just remember that idea and share with you guys.
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