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Wow don't need that , just a pair of old time rear air shocks maybe I will do some measuring up and find a pair close probably only option nowadays thanks

 

What is some weight in the trunk?

Like 100 lb or 500 lb?

 

You might check with NAPA. I know they still carry Gabriel Hijacker air shocks. Doubtful they'll show an app for the Forte, but maybe with measurements they can hook you up.

 

thanks I will check full extended are 16 inches with 12 mm bolt hole Just thinking could use a tight fit spacer if needed as most have larger

 

One of my brothers had a 71 Dodge Demon with Hijackers on it. He didn't like them so he paid me to remove them and put on stock shocks. IIRC, they didn't have very big bolt holes, you you might start by looking at those in the parts catalog. Just a suggestion as I don't recall the overall length or the travel on them.

 

From what ive seen on car science channels on youtube the verdict seems to always end with OEM part being the highest ranking and then out of these 5, 3rd party parts, this one over here that is the most expensive is “as good as oem” but not better.

when you step back and ask yourself, is the total capital of xyz company the rounding error of oem? How could they possibly test everything?

 

I wonder if 2 inch or so rise rear springs are available

 

So again... how much load are you going to add there?
Give it in kg or lb - your choice.

Why do you need 50 cm height increase?

 

500 lbs

 

So basically 3 European men or 2 Americans.

Any possibility to fold the seats and put a 1/2" plywood to shift the load more towards rear seat?

The car has a payload of about 850 lb +/-50 lb.
You and whatever equipment/luggage you would carry plus the load is still within the range.
Hence spreading the load more towards the center of the car I feel will be much better option and overall cheaper and easier than messing up with suspension.
In addition, keeping the extra weight in the very rear of the car will cause a lot of stress if you need to suddenly turn.