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fatmike · 08-26-2013, 04:22 PM

In general, springs control the height of the car. Theoretically, you can keep your suspension in place and just replace the springs (although I never researched that).

Better suspension systems are out there though. Search for "coilovers". A coilover has a strut + spring together. In many cases they are adjustable dampening (more/less firm). They are also typically threaded to allow you to set the height of the car precisely.

Search for KW Variant 3, or Bilstein PSS10. These systems are big bucks.

There are lots of other possibilities that other folks will tell you about too.

Good luck with it.

08-26-2013, 04:22 PM	#2
fatmike Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 691	In general, springs control the height of the car. Theoretically, you can keep your suspension in place and just replace the springs (although I never researched that). Better suspension systems are out there though. Search for "coilovers". A coilover has a strut + spring together. In many cases they are adjustable dampening (more/less firm). They are also typically threaded to allow you to set the height of the car precisely. Search for KW Variant 3, or Bilstein PSS10. These systems are big bucks. There are lots of other possibilities that other folks will tell you about too. Good luck with it. __________________ SOLD - 2002 Boxster S - PSM, Litronics, De-ambered, Bird Bike Rack, Hardtop, RMS leak...