Springs

[AGT]

I know that I am probably gonna answer my own topic but I need to know how to get the smoothest ride outta my car. I imagine it is stock springs correct? I have always heard this. Even on bag setups I heard they are not as smooth as stock. Opinions?

[jabartram]

Lowering=rougher ride.

[AGT]

Have you heard the same tho? I heard of this one guy claiming he had a real smooth stock/lowered ride. He said he compressed his stock springs and then placed em back on the ride. Lowered him like 1.5-2" I cant remember exactly, but he claims smooth ride.

[jabartram]

then he probably used lowering shackles, which are 2 bolts and 2 brackets that pull the spring together and are dangerous, the vehicle tends to bounce alot.

[jamcllw]

Intrax gives a ride similar to stock. It's a tad bit stiffer but not much.

[jabartram]

i have intrax, and my ride is pretty solid.

[SouthDakotAlero]

I have the ST springs with KYB struts and it is pretty rough. Brick roads = bumpy ride.

[-Alero-]

if yo uwant a firm, semi comfy, satisfiying, and decent ride, just keep your stock struts, its what i did, it feels great on highways

[NY.ALERO]

Also low profile tires will give you a, "feel all the bumps ride."

[AlbinoMonkeyRat]

yes, tires make a big difference here. My 15's with snow tires ride much smoother than my stock 16's with the summer tires, and I could safely assume that 17's and 18's have even rougher rides. (less side wall for tire flex = rougher ride)

[UnoWHO]

if you really want to go with the smoothest ride while still lowering the car then pay some extra cash, get eibachs. They dont lower as much, have a stiffer but smoother ride than others. Then replace your struts with KYB's and replace your front upper strut mounts and youll be good.

[Redog]

^ That's the set up I have, but it rides a bit rougher than stock, I do feel ever bump