1998 3.5RL Suspension getting lazy
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I own a 1998 3.5rl and have since purchased new wheels for it (18x7.5 in wheels, 205 tires) this has enabled me to notice that the rear suspension is sitting far lower than it probably should, and i have noticed a considerable amount of body roll while cornering (the wheels have also rubbed on the fenders a few times while cornering). one side is definitely worse than the other and while my car is parked on flat ground you will notice that it has a lean to it. I have since put on the old wheels to protect the new ones from damage since the old ones sit far enough inside the fender to not rub. I have been looking at some KYB Excel-G gas charged struts but ideally i would like an assembly kit. Can anyone tell me what i should do or what i have to replace to rectify this issue, i am trying to avoid fender rolling and would like to keep as close to stock ride comfort as i can. any response are appreciated, thank you.
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I own a 1998 3.5rl and have since purchased new wheels for it (18x7.5 in wheels, 205 tires) this has enabled me to notice that the rear suspension is sitting far lower than it probably should, and i have noticed a considerable amount of body roll while cornering (the wheels have also rubbed on the fenders a few times while cornering). one side is definitely worse than the other and while my car is parked on flat ground you will notice that it has a lean to it. I have since put on the old wheels to protect the new ones from damage since the old ones sit far enough inside the fender to not rub. I have been looking at some KYB Excel-G gas charged struts but ideally i would like an assembly kit. Can anyone tell me what i should do or what i have to replace to rectify this issue, i am trying to avoid fender rolling and would like to keep as close to stock ride comfort as i can. any response are appreciated, thank you.
for a car of this age, i also recommend those KYB units and unfortunately you’ll have to disassemble the assemblies and install the springs on the new shocks/struts. The aftermarket full assemblies are trash in quality compared to OE-equivalent KYB.
#3
I will problably end up going with the KYB units, but i would also like new springs, preferably something in the performance range so they are a little stiffer while cornering to prevent my tires hitting the fenders.
#4
Can someone help me find some performance springs that are a little stiffer for cornering that will fit on the KYB gr2 Excel g struts front and back, that will also not completely sacrifice the ride comfort of the car.
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