Suspension Upgrade Question

[SkidmoreGarage]

A coilover and a spring and shock are the same thing, just packaged differently. You can get the same performance out of either one. The main difference is usually that an aftermarket coilover has an adjustable spring perch, which is almost the same as getting lowering springs.

In summary, you can run a tubular front control arm setup with coilovers and also retain a spring and shock in the rear without any issues. Trailing arm suspension can be a great. I'd recommend this approach if that is what your budget dictates.

The main benefit of most well engineered rear coilover systems is that, like the front, they change the suspension kinematics and geometry to improve dampening, axle control, and change the roll center. You sort of do these yourself on a budget with shock relocation kit and a lowered panhard bar to correct the roll center. I'm partial to no limit engineering. Good value.