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Re: Sedan Posted by Snowmobile [Email] (#686) [Profile/Gallery] (more from Snowmobile) on Thu, 8 Feb 2018 10:10:18 In Reply to: Re: Sedan, Mark in Marine [Profile/Gallery] , Wed, 7 Feb 2018 18:59:15 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup |
I agree with Mark, messing with the suspension is an experiment at best and probably not advisable. The suspension components were initially designed together for a certain load etc. 2002's arc may be different from 1999's SE enough that simply changing springs and dampers may result in worse handling than the 2002 system rather than getting the 1999 behaviour you are targeting. For some reason I had it in my head that you were going from 2001 to 1999, which would be closer.
For reference, curb weight for the 1999 SE was 3,410-3,590lbs, or about 50lbs more than a 4 cyl automatic, and for 2002 the Arc sedan was listed as 3580lbs. I would assume the 3410lbs is the sedan and 3590lbs is the wagon in the range for the 1999 model. You would probably be better off sticking with the 2002 system if that is the case (170lbs difference).
That said, I've actually put wagon springs on a sedan (was looking for stiffer springs to compensate for frequent heavy loading of the sedan like it was a wagon), and the effects were not a big deal when the car is unloaded. The wagon weighs in at 3730lbs vs 3530lbs for a sedan (2002). Adding 200lbs to a car is about the weight of a passenger. However, it is safer imho to go to a heavier spring than a lighter spring, especially where the 9-5 has spring sag issues anyway.
My experience though is mostly with the 2004/2005 model years and you should for sure consult with a mechanic who has experience with what you are proposing.
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