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I need new struts but I don't want to get new springs. I really do not want the car any lower than it is and I doubt the springs have gone bad. Basically I want the same ride height with a stiffer ride. I am sure I want non - adjustable. I was thinking of KYB GR-2 struts. Any ideas everyone? Thanks!!! 98svt.contour,77k,black,only owner,all stock(4 now) 
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why not just get brand new svt struts?
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looking for a stiffer ride.
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Then maybe Konis,, but that's about it.
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Get the Bat Euro Struts or if you want to spend more money, the Bilsteins. They have gotten some good press here.
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Originally posted by bunnymann:
looking for a stiffer ride.
i'm sure brand new ones would feel a little firmer than ones with 77K miles on them. But I agree with what was said above, Bilsteins (although people seem to experience some type of ride height increase with them) or BAT
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Should be clarified that the KYBs will NOT give you a stiffer ride.
Now I just wish that KYB made their AGX adjustables for the Contour.....
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I bet there's not much life left in the springs on your 98. You'll probably find they're rusted and close to breaking as most SVT's that old that I have seen have at least one snapped spring.
If you don't want a lot of drop I would suggest the BAT springs, but seeing as I DO like a little drop H&R's are #1 for me when it comes to conventional springs for these cars.
Either way I would not suggest you reuse the old springs, AND the GR-2's are junk and not meant for uprated springs, they'll blow out in no time. They did on my buddies car!
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Prior to my Koni/Eibach setup I noticed that stock struts/springs were more firm than Koni's set to full soft.
Back to back runs in my setup vs. a stock SVT proved this.
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replace the springs or you,ll be sorry!Ford has had problems with springs since the 1990 escort.I can,t say much for B&G springs,mine are still in the box. 
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