Originally Posted by P.E.Haiges

Willrev,

Dampers (incorrectly called shock absorbers) do not effect the height of the vehicle. Its the springs that support the weight and determine the height.

A quick low cost fix is to screw spring wedges into the coils until you can have the springs replaced. You can get them at most parts stores. To make them easier to install, put a little grease on them. You turn them with a 1/2 inch ratchet and extension: Easier to do if car is up on a lift and spring extended.

You might ask: THen what are the shock absorbers? The springs are the actual shock absorbers. They absorb the shock and store it as mechanical energy. The dampers only control the oscillation of the springs and allow them to spread the energy stored in the springs over a longer period of time.

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