Advice on suspension mod needed

[Armen]

At last the time has come for my X to replace front shocks (230k km mileage). My X has got a rear selflevel suspension and no Sport option. I'd like to install a set of aftermarket shocks as well as aftermarket springs to drop my ride. What are possible options? Or may be there are any complete sets for front and rear suspension? A piece of advice needed

[jst2878]

ditch the rear air suspension and get full springs front and rear b&g or go full coilovers made by kw. ecs tuning has eibach adjustable shock towers as well. but seriously, ditch the rear air if you want to go lower. the air ride sucks when lowered. took me two years to figure that one out

[Armen]

Originally Posted by jst2878

ditch the rear air suspension and get full springs front and rear b&g or go full coilovers made by kw. ecs tuning has eibach adjustable shock towers as well. but seriously, ditch the rear air if you want to go lower. the air ride sucks when lowered. took me two years to figure that one out

The thing is that I want to keep the rear air suspension - anyway thanks for the information. I am thinking about the H&R springs kit (there is one for the vehicles with rear air susp). But anyway front shocks need to be replaced, so I've got to choose a proper variant for replacement to work with aftermarket springs

[jst2878]

Rear air+ lowering springs doesn't work. The rear will get too bouncy, even with a 1.5" drop. If your keeping the rear air then you should do Oem height. I'm just trying to save u money and heartbreak. TRUST ME

[Armen]

Originally Posted by jst2878

Rear air+ lowering springs doesn't work. The rear will get too bouncy, even with a 1.5" drop. If your keeping the rear air then you should do Oem height. I'm just trying to save u money and heartbreak. TRUST ME

I don;t want to drop it too low - I like the height of 4.8 in the low position - that will be tnough. Further lowering of course will bring onle trouble. And I think that I know what bumps in the rear you're telling me about. I experienced it when one of rear springs died, went flat and the body lied on the rubber damper. It was a real "bumpy ride"

[jst2878]

im just saying that the 1.5 drop will lead to sloppy feeling in the rear. i wouldnt recommend h&R either. too soft.

[Armen]

Originally Posted by jst2878

im just saying that the 1.5 drop will lead to sloppy feeling in the rear. i wouldnt recommend h&R either. too soft.

And what about Eibach or Hartge springs?
http://www.hartgetuning.de/ Hargte offers springs that provide lowering approx. of 1 inch for the front axle and variable to the rear (can be adjusted with DIS). The thing is that my SAV has the "highest" susp. stock height possible (no sport susp. option).

[e53enthusiasts]

I just installed H&R springs and i have the air suspension it is a bit soft but is a great look and i have 22x9.5 all around its pretty good.