I am trying to find the cheapest way to stiffen up the ride on my car, without lowering it, or at least without lowering it past about .5-1 inches, what would yall recommend? springs? shocks? I'm trying to not spend too much money here.

 

You need to save your money until you can afford good suspension. The cheapest suspension will not help you in anyway. It will make you ride bouncy and control will suffer greatly.

What do you plan to do with the car?

 

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