What springs can I substitute for stock for a better ride?

[dadsbad]

I have an '89TTA and the spring rate is a bit stiff for me, and I am wondering what springs to put on the car front and rear for a better ride. this is a stock car and will be a driver, not a racer. I've been looking on Advance Auto and don't know what to make of all the different springs.
Can someone help?
Thanks,
Jim

 

[Mackinblack007]

how about you sell your car, and go get a caddy?

 

[dadsbad]

There's always a smartass in every crowd!
I'm keeping this car; I just want a bit softer ride.
If anyone has any SERIOUS ideas, it would be appreciated.
Thanks, Jim

 

[72firebird]

You could probably just get some like stock V6 or V8 spring out of a third gen and try those. I imagine they're a little softer than the 1LE since the 1LE package was made for handling. Of course you're gunna loose some performance by going to something softer.

 

[Quiky One]

Get new shocks and struts first.

Jason

 

[Brer Rabbit]

Saw a spec sheet somewhere...

I recently put front springs on my Regal and after it was done I came across a spec page on springs that broke down info like load capacity and overall height. I was amazed at how many different springs there are for the Gbody cars so Im sure there should be a good selection for ur car too. Maybe someone that reads this might know exactly where to find the specs but its out here somewhere. Good luck with ur hunt.

 

[dadsbad]

Better ride

I'm thinking maybe springs from an '87 RS camaro; as I had one and it handled good and rode good as well. I've bought KYB-GR2 struts and shocks since they have been highly recommended. I know that I will still have the stiffer sway bars from the 1LE package. Maybe this will get what I want for a driver car that won't ride worse than my truck.
What do you guys think about this combo.? The V6 springs of course!
Jim- (TTA-#917)

 

[dadsbad]

Better ride

By the way, thanks for the serious input on my question. If anyone else has any useful info. I would appreciate it.
Thanks, Jim TTA#917

 

[GMC-YA]

You could always get an air ride suspension. I've never had one but from what they say its the best of both worlds.

 

[Lee_Burough]

Another, indirect route to a better ride may be a different tire....I noticed a huge difference (improvement in ride and reduced road noise) going to Falken tires from the Perelli and Firestone brands. Run tire pressure at a minimum safe pressure. You might try it first.

 

[dadsbad]

Better ride

Thanks for the input guys!
Jim (89-TTA)