would puting in heavy duty rear coilsprings raise the vehicle height or just make it stiffer?

2000 BMW 320D
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CALH89
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the wheels are hitting the arches on bad bumps i am wondering if heavy load springs will stiffen it up and stop this happening without raising the rear of the car?
Sep 3, 2011 at 12:30 PM
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That depends on where you plan on getting these springs. Have you found a supplier yet? They are the ones to ask.
Sep 3, 2011 at 12:47 PM
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CALH89
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i have found a supplier but they are not sure in genereal would heavy load springs raise the car height
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Sep 3, 2011 at 1:02 PM
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That's determined by the individual design of the springs.
Sep 3, 2011 at 1:05 PM
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CALH89
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you dont give much information do you?
Sep 3, 2011 at 1:10 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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I don't know what you're using for springs so I certainly don't know what the result will be. I advised you where to get that info.
Sep 3, 2011 at 1:30 PM
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