Well, got under the rear end this weekend and removed the plastic trailing arm cover. It looks like the std rear shock may be able to bolt in without a bracket at all. Or at most, drill a new hole between the 2 existing holes to keep the conventional shosk centered.

Yes Jimy, I was also thinking about the fact that the self-levelers assist the springs in holding the car up and that the stock springs would certainly be too soft. Seems the accumulators (spheres) are actually the dampers in the system.

Man I totally forgot about the steering, thanks Mark Cummins!

KENT,
Do you have any more detail on the swap NOT being feasable?

I feel that the shocks physically mounting or to get them to fit are feasable. I hope that sourcing some stiffer springs will prove feasable. Plugging the shock lines or replacing the pump seems feasable enough. Am I to hit a wall here soon in this plan with something that I have not thought of yet but that you know of?

Any input is appreciated!

Thanks!

Steve Hauptmann
Columbia, SC