hey so im kinda new here
i have this suspension question in my head but im not fully sure how to put it in to words so just bare with me here haha

so, atleast for the 05 sunfire, what is the suspension setup? is it struts and springs in the front, and springs with shocks in the back? and what are the differences between springs and shocks

and if i wanted to upgrade my stock suspension what do i need to know to lower it about 1.5 inches and have it been legit

They are coils on struts on all 4 corners.

For the rest of your question:
http://www.j-body.org/forums/read.php?f=3&i=50260&t=50260



Tinkles

2003 Cavalier 1SV
Bagged and Blown

be warned - doing it the right way is not cheap. And the right way should be the only way.

im gonna do either proline or sportline eibach springs (is 1.4 inches a very noticeable drop as far as appearance goes? if i lower my car i want people to be able to notice it)

and koni yellows

i would say it is noticeable,

This is 4x4,



And this also,



This is about 2 inches lower,



I would say it is noticeable.

I love my cav's

oops, didn't see that I said it's noticeable twice in my post lol

And now you said it three times

Just BAG it.

Best of both worlds.

Just a little lower then the pictures posted above




That is if you want a noticable drop?



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For what you want the best approach is the Eibach Pro Kit for springs and KYB AGX shocks. It is pretty inexpsive less than 700 new and is proper due to the shocks capability to be lowered 1.45 inches which is what the Pro Kit provides. The Eibach sportline springs offer a 2 inch drop which the AGX's can't handle you would have to go with koni Reds or yellows.

Suspension is important and don't cheap out for two reasons.
One a cheap suspension won't ride nice for long you will get clunking and a worse ride than stock.

Two your suspension is what will keep you on the rode so crappy parts that could break can't perform and hurt the geometry of the drive after wear will endanger you and others.

Do it right spend the cash learn about it and you won't regret it.

While you are at it you may want to check your mounts and if they need it replace them.



I accidentally the SHIFT LIGHT!!!!!!!!!!



The proper way of using the word seen. It is not I seen it that would be I saw it. He has seen the car is the right way to use the word. English class is Cool. By the way thats my sig

^Werd, I dropped on stockers at first.....Not cool.