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    Rear Shocks that Won't Impact Ride Height - Older Suspension

    Eventually I'll replace the whole suspension, but for now I need to replace the rear struts.

    The ride height is very good and I'd like to keep it where it is. Which rear struts would keep my ride height similar to "worn" OEM Sport Suspension?

    I'll tackle the front struts and all springs later, just need to fix this now and want to do it in a way that preserves ride height, and won't require replacing what I put in now, in the future.

    Also, I live in Philly and the roads are shit. I'd prefer stiff as possible but the OEM were already bumpy as hell so don't want to go "crazy stiff."

    I may consider something like Raceland and go coilovers all at once and be done with it. But kinda just want a cheaper fix for now.
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    Quote Originally Posted by yacob555 View Post
    Eventually I'll replace the whole suspension, but for now I need to replace the rear struts.

    The ride height is very good and I'd like to keep it where it is. Which rear struts would keep my ride height similar to "worn" OEM Sport Suspension?

    I'll tackle the front struts and all springs later, just need to fix this now and want to do it in a way that preserves ride height, and won't require replacing what I put in now, in the future.

    Also, I live in Philly and the roads are shit. I'd prefer stiff as possible but the OEM were already bumpy as hell so don't want to go "crazy stiff."

    I may consider something like Raceland and go coilovers all at once and be done with it. But kinda just want a cheaper fix for now.
    For my play vehicles, I have never gone wrong with any Koni.
    For my daily driver, I use Bilstein B4s. Standard replacement for original and the price is right.
    I don't believe that any shock/strut will have any impact on your ride height (other than perhaps the first couple of days) if it is made to fit your original springs.

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