2002 Mazda Protege 5 my first car.

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2002 Mazda Protege 5
Hello I am from Bronx NY and recently purchase a 2002 protege 5. I am new to the auto world and so far I am kinda liking it. I just made some changes to to by adding new struts, lower arm controls and coil springs. My car seem to be very low than factory level height. Here are a few pics front and rear tires. Can anyone give me some advise into getting this car back to normal height.
 

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Wait you lowered it? and now want it back to stock?

Sounds like you need some stock springs, if you want a higher ride. I don't know what struts you put on so I'm not sure if it has any difference than any other stock replacement.

I'm a nissan 240 guy, so my suspension experience is there, but put on a OEM type setup and roll with that.
 
When picked up the car it was already lowered. My father in law took it to the garage and replaced the parts but i made a mistake and picked up lowering springs. So the car runs better on the road but its still low. Im having a kid soon and i dont think its ok for the baby and my wife.

I put on sensen struts on it mookhassa and they are seem ok to me when i drive. The springs that are on it now are m2 performences springs. Should i be looking for another type of springs? If so, what kind and where can i get these springs?

Swag wagon im still new to cars in general and im learning as i go but It looks like i made a big mistake and now im trying to do the right thing can you help me out with of advise?
 
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ok makes sense, my advise would just be to look in the marketplace on this site and look for a part out. You should be able to find some stock springs on the cheap side
 
Thanks Swag Wagon and Mookhassa ill take a look in the marketplace for stock springs.
 
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