1or 2 steps above stock suspension upgrade
 

I've been driving a 140K mi 98 accord as the family wagon for a few years. Being thse lifetime sportscar junky I'm looking for a step or 2 above stock suspension upgrade to fix the rattling bushings and clicking CV axils. I would like this to be a dirrect swap with a nice ride. Some lowering acceptable. I have the tools and skils for machiening and welding but would like to keep it to a minimum. This is the task at hand, but when the motor goes I look at droping in something gutsy. Any recomendations and tips would be welcome in that area as well. Thanks for any advice.