Making a 940 handle without lowering

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Originally Posted by Eyebrows123

Id like to start upping the boost and turbo in my 1996 940 2.3 lpt but before I do I really need to sort out the suspension otherwise it'll just become a death trap. However I will be using the car for towing and will still often load the boot up hence why I am reluctant to lower it. I quite like the available height for rougher roads and bumps etc. If it's recommended I go a little lower I'm sure I could work something if really necessary.

Sort out what compromises you are prepared to accept. Almost by definition, your current objectives are mutually exclusive.

Originally Posted by Eyebrows123

What should I look towards? Stiffer front springs? Different rear springs (I currently have HD rears)? What thickness ARBs? Polybush some or all the car (the space ships are currently polybushed)? What shocks? Should I go Coilovers or is that unnecessary? Larger wheels (I have 15" with 195/65 tyres)?

You should look for balance. HD rear and soft front = unhappiness. ARB front and rear, balanced. Lower tyre sidewall = sharper response, so a 17" rim on low profile is an easy first step. Suspension bushings as a matter of course. Lowering is not the devil incarnate and doesn't change the load-carrying capability of the car so not sure what your issue is there. Remeber a lowered car is lower at its UPPER measure, but not at its lower (springs compressed) measure.

Originally Posted by Eyebrows123

Sorry for all the questions, I've done a fair amount of reading around the topic but most of it includes lowering the car and I seem to get mixed reviews of all the different products.

Mixed reviews are generally the result of poor match between needs/expectations and reality. Sort your objectives and compromises out and your chances of disappointment reduce considerably.