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> Suspension setup recommendations daily driver / rough roads
skota23
post Apr 13 2023, 08:12 PM
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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


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mepstein
post Apr 16 2023, 07:13 PM
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Even though Bil’s are the common go-to shock and insert, I really think they are better for a heavier car. I’m not saying that people don’t love them, my business partner feels like they are the best affordable shock out there. I just think they are a bit stiff and harsh on our cars. I did make my Bil equipped car feel a bit better by reducing the tire pressure a bit. I assume the suggested pressure is more for a 3000lb car than 2K.
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