Suspension setup recommendations daily driver / rough roads Options

[skota23]

Hi folks,

Now that I have my car running well it’s time to start making it handle how I want and would like some advice. It’s a 74 2.0

Here’s what it has now,
Front sway bar (factory)
Stock torsion bars
Struts, not sure but the car came with a used set of konis (rebuilding konis an option?)

Rear
Kyb’s these I’m thinking about replacing with bilstiens with adjustable spring perches
140# springs, I’m thinking 100# to replace them

Tires are old 205/60/15’s that I’m planning on replacing with 185/70 vredestein

I’d like to raise the car up a bit for ground clearance and comfort but not compromise handling too much.

I’d appreciate anyone’s thoughts.

Thank you,
Steve

[rhodyguy]

If it’s a either/or money wise, I would go with the KYBs, stock torsion bars and 100# springs, rebush the lot and get a referral for a first rate corner bal and alignment. Jumping in and dropping a K+ on only premium inserts/shocks leaves quite a bit undone. Too much tightening up can make for a terrible riding 914 on the street. Even freeways.

[TrailerParkBoy]

If it’s a either/or money wise, I would go with the KYBs, stock torsion bars and 100# springs, rebush the lot and get a referral for a first rate corner bal and alignment. Jumping in and dropping a K+ on only premium inserts/shocks leaves quite a bit undone. Too much tightening up can make for a terrible riding 914 on the street. Even freeways.

Agree fully on the rubber. Back a decade or more we changed all of the rubber. Next drive was a notable step up in handling. One step at a time always best. Cheers.