Solutions to a sagging rear end ?

[Vancity.CiViC.Rolla]

Ive got a corolla that for some reason is lower in the back. My assumption would be fail rear strut and or springs. However, it does not seem the ride of the car has any problem. I saw a set of Stagg sturts and Vogtland spring(1.3" all around) combo on ebay under $400. The price seems ok and maybe it would solve the problem of a sagging rear end. My other option is Dropzone struts and Tein S springs(1.9"F/1.4"R), this would cost approx $450. My questions are:

1. Has anybody tried out these products ?
2. Is it even safe to roll on the Stagg struts and Vogtland spring suspension combo ?
3. Which option would you choose ?
4. Is there a better solution that a member from this forum would recommend for a sagging rear end ?

Thanks in advance for any inputs. I will be making a decision soon.

[fishexpo101]

I'd measure from the ground to the body in each corner to verify if the rear end is truely sagging down. On the 8th gen Corolla, it "looks" like the rear end is lower, due to the fender design - an optical illusion, so to speak. Assuming the car is at normal ride height and not carry an obscene amount of weight in the trunk.

If it is really sagging, then springs are the most likely to be shot - even with blown struts, the right height will not be appreciably affected.

My experience between the Vogtland vs Tein S - I'd go with Vogtland springs. Tein S have a nice drop, but are pretty soft compared to other performance springs. Vogtland's spring rates cater to more performance side. Quality wise, they are both pretty decent - good quality springs. Only thing to watch for are counterfeit Tein springs. Given how popular they are, one of brands that is copied alot.

I've head of Stagg struts - though being exclusive to only EBay is a big no-no in my book, I've heard their damping sits between OEM KYB struts and Tokico Blues, firmness wise. I have no idea of durability - their website is a little sketchy IMO, but not surprising given the price. Dropzone struts seem to be hit or miss - some people love them, some hate them. The general consensus seems to point that they are decent strut given the price - reliability is highly spotty. Many have seen strut damage within a year of ownership.

Given the suspension is such a critical part of the car - I'd spend a little more money and get known quality parts. KYB, Tokico, Bilstein, Koni, etc. for struts - Eibach, H&R, Whiteline, Sprint, etc - you don't want to skimp on a critical/safety related item like the suspension.

Myself - running KYB-GR struts (planning on upgrading to Tokico or Koni soon) and TRD springs (rebadged Eibach Pro springs). Had this combination for some time - OEM smooth ride on highway, greatly reduced brake dive, better handling all around, even increased utility by carrying more weight without riding the bumpstops. Drop is about 1.25"-1.5" after it finally settled, not too extreme to have clearance issues. Will rub on wider wheels though, depending on width and offset - but easily fixed by rolling the fenders.