Thread: Stock height springs & replacement control arms

Hello
I just got a 02 Regal GS with bad struts (I was told) and replaced the front stuts with Monroe Senstracs with the springs and and strut mounts/spring isolaters complete. The front of the car is now higher than the rear. I was thinking of replacing just the front spring nows and want to know is there a source for new OEM spec springs. I will consider a lowered spring but because of local road conditions Ithought the factory spec ones would handle the potholes and speed bumps here. I consider replacing the control arms to have new busings and ball joints where is a good source for them? Is it true that worn control arms affect the torque steer?

Ok, the reason your front end is now higher is because the rear struts and springs are worn and sagging. Replaing the rear struts and springs will level it out.

Good source for the LCA/ball joint combo is RockAuto.com

Worn control arms can affect torque steer, alignment, steering input, you name it. You won't eliminate torque steer but it may help.

Thanks! I checked out RockAuto and found AC/Delco and other brand springs. Looking at the amount of space between the front tires and fenders has me wondering if Monroe's provided spring deviate from OEM specs. I emailled Monroe to inquire about this and after getting the answer I will know whether I will replace the rears with the complete strut/spring package from Monroe again or just their struts and replace all 4 springs with AC/Delco. I want to have a level ride but don't want the car sitting too high or too low. I wanted a factory soft ride that is why I picked Monroe but I wonder how are KYB's. Anyone know where I can find the factory specs for the springs on a 02 Regal GS. The only #'s I found where for the 97-98 and I don't know if they changed.