Suspension!
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The 1st gen springs are about 1.5" shorter at ride height. The strut travel is matched to the springs. 1st gens have a little under 3" of travel, 2nd gens a little under 4". The clevis brackets are 1/4" wider or so on the 2nd gens. The spring rates are the same (except ACR fronts for both gens). The Base/ES and R/T struts were valved a little stiffer than the Highline/SXT/SE. The rates didn't change much between generations.
For a stock setup, I'd take the 1st gen ACR setup. But barely... A 2nd gen ACR setup with 1st gen springs would be better. But if I went with a 2nd gen setup, I'd have to own a 2nd gen, and I ain't gonna...
Best of luck!
For a stock setup, I'd take the 1st gen ACR setup. But barely... A 2nd gen ACR setup with 1st gen springs would be better. But if I went with a 2nd gen setup, I'd have to own a 2nd gen, and I ain't gonna...
Best of luck!