Not sure if 2000 was the same as 97, but I can say in the 97 model year, the sport had thicker stabilizer bars and stiffer shocks. I think the springs were the same, though.

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Ali Al-Chalabi

2001 CLK55
1999 Dodge Ram 2500 Cummins Diesel
2002 Harley-Davidson Fatboy
Merlin Extralight w/ Campy Record