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Default Suspension interchangeable throughout the years?

So I have a 2001 aero wagon. The rear seems very low... probably due to springs getting old. I see that the 2006+ seem to have higher rear ends I'd imagine only the springs were changed? Is it possible to retrofit them on the 2001?
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There are many suspension components that differ for different performance packages (Arc, Linear, Aero, etc.) even within the same model year.

More specifically to your question, there is a difference for all 9-5 2005 and earlier vs. 2006 and later.

I don't know if they interchange exactly. Perhaps a read / search on the mods forum will yield the answer?
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06' rear springs also sags. you need to get some spacers to lift it back up. mine needed 1" spacers to get back to the correct height.
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06' rear springs also sags. you need to get some spacers to lift it back up. mine needed 1" spacers to get back to the correct height.
Yeah I just saw those on ebay. I guess I'll wait till I put new shocks in to get the correct spacers.
So you used as much as 1"?! That's crazy...
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