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Sagging Rear End? Odd Handling. New Springs Needed? 900 1995

1995 945 8-Valve, NA. 248k miles.



I've done a lot to this car. Aside from a number of recent cosmetic updates (starting with E-Codes and ending with SE side skirts) it's still sporting the original motor, gearbox, and steering rack).

Steering and handling seems a bit less-than-optimal. I experience a bit of nose-dive on braking, and "corner dip" on turns

I've recently replaced most of the wear components of the steering and suspension system but it hasn't really improved the handling.

I've recently given the car new Sachs/Boge shocks and struts, TRW ball joints, Moog tie rods, blue poly cone-rod bushings and end link bushings. I've also got upper and lower chassis braces.

What I haven't done is spring for beefier swaybars (OEM or IPD)

Looking at the pic above, I think the car is developing some rear-end sag so I'm curious how that might be impacting my handling.

Given that things are generally "fresh" and I have Sach/Boge struts, I'm thinking the next steep should be new springs, unsure what I should go for,
Overload or HD spring seems like a good idea as I haul stuff with this car.

What would new stock/oem do for me? I've never owned a "new" car so I'm not sure what factory stock ought to look and feel like...






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New Sagging Rear End? Odd Handling. New Springs Needed? [900][1995]
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