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Is there a way to stiffen up the rear suspension w/out lowering the vehicle? I don't want to be a pseudo-snow plow in the winter.

It seems that most car manufacturers set up the rear suspension loads for two people in the FRONT seat. When passengers are added in the rear (sometimes 3 almost adults; yes, it happens!), the vehicle sags enough that night driving wakes the birds in the trees due to headlights being pointed upwards.

My "other vehicle" (rear drive, 4-door, medium-sized sedan) has a beefed-up rear suspension & has to be loaded quite a bit before any sag is noticeable & yes, the ride is a bit boucy but the handling is surprisingly good.

TIA for any replies!

Well if your just wanting to Stiffen it up to prevent rear sag you might just want to get so stiffer rear springs and struts. I'm sure there would be someone out there that makes them.

just get Koni adjustables- and set the rears to harder than normal.

Stiff struts will help with bounce, stiffer springs will help with sag.

early se rears will fit on your car they r stiffer then the svt springs,u could put svt springs up front to stiffen everything up or just stiffen the rears