Contour Enthusiasts Group Archives Forums Modifications Suspension Sport suspension on SVT

So some jackhole in an F150 takes out my rear end .. now I have a totalled 98 SE Sport. Im looking at buying a 98 SVT but the guy who owns it put an eibach suspension kit on it and it bottoms out sometimes and rides rather harshly.

I'd like to take out the suspension in my contour, since its still intact, and replace the eibach setup, but I have no idea whether this is a good idea, feasible, or a waste of time.

1) Will it fit? (I think so, just making sure I'm not retarded)
2) Is the Sport suspension close to spec for SVT?
3) What am I looking at in time and/or money for this switch?
4) should I just buck up and take the harsh ride cuz it corners so darn nice?

Is the stock SVT suspension comparable to (ideally identical to) the SE Sport suspension?

Thanks in advance.

1. Yes
2. No
3. Time is same as for any other strut swap. Everybody is different. Some people have airtools. Money? Well, it would be cheap if you did it yourself, since you already own all the parts.
4. The SVT shouldn't be bottoming. That's bad. That car will need some work, regardless, but I wouldn't waste my time putting that weak shiz from a 98 "SE" on an SVT.

While I agree that putting used parts on a car like this is silly, I don't have a whole lot of cash on hand, since the guy who hit me was uninsured and my insurance won't cover it.

Is there a way to fix the current equipment? or is that eibach kit doomed to its current -2.0"?

Doesn't sound right. Maybe struts are way worn out. Also, what tire size is on the svt?

It doesn't sound like it's the actual kit itself causing the problems. Sounds like something else is going on with that car.

Eibach kit does not lower that much to bottom out on everything.

17" rims, since you were asking, didn't really cross my mind for some reason. Specifically, the tire size i would ASSUME is stock, though the wheels are not stock, they are 17's. I'm actually taking this one out for a spin tommorow, so I'll have more info tomorrow evening.

Like I was saying, it bottoms out sometimes.. not every speedbump, but it has its moments apparently. (This is coming from the guys whos selling it, so i have to assume hes playing it down when he says "sometimes.")

Will definitely take a look at the struts when I check it out, what should I look for? The owner seems to think the kit (installed by original owner) is what is causing the problems, but I'm guessing you folks would know best.

PS: you guys pwn

I asked tire size because I rub (not bottom out) with 225/45/17. I probably wouldn't rub with a 215.

whoops.. i keep thinking sport and SVT have different wheel sizes, but im wrong... just different wheels.

I'll check the tire size and get back to you... hes actually getting new tires tomorrow, so thats something I can suggest if the tires are the wrong size. I spose I'll just suggest 215/45's

as for the struts, my guess is they'll be stock and just worn out... kinda building up a laundry list of stuff to do once i get this car... rebuild tranny, replace sway bar bushings, replace struts, and then whatever he HASN'T told me about.



**second guessing**