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

[mepstein]

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.

[wonkipop]

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.

don't forget i am running tall boy 165 XAS.

the billy boys are not too hard in that scenario.

if i had still had those pos b f goodrich rubber bands on it the billies would be horrible.

i also have soft rear springs.

far as i am concerned i seemed to have fluked a real nice combo, but i only have a 1.8,
but it sure points into corners and it feels fantastic. the best bit is the steering is super light and feels magnificent with the billy and XAS combo. ok - its stepping back in time, but not really because whatever the XAS are made of its not 1960s stuff.

but if you really wanted to stiffen it up then you would go for the konis.
for sure. because you can back em right off.

i do think mine is now way better that it ever was with the boges.
which i did experience when they were still relatively functional.