Volvo 850 Made from 1993 to 1997, this Volvo line was available in both a wagon and a sedan, both with were graced with several trim levels.

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Old May 25, 2009 | 02:40 PM
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Yes you have to remove the relay and change the jumper.

Here is a few more pics after today.
I took a spare set of OEM rear springs and cut 1.5 coils off and installed them.
Also had to replace the L/F control arm due to bushings being bad.
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Old May 25, 2009 | 04:19 PM
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Looks Fantastic!!!! Did the lowering make the ride super harsh? Looks really sharp. I like the lower profile.

How hard was the control arm? I did my hub today and noticed a torn balljoint on the drivers control arm. Do those need to be replaced in pairs or can I do the one side if the other is in decent shape?

Now I want to go take my struts off and compress the springs and cut my springs down.

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Old May 25, 2009 | 05:07 PM
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It still rides better than I though. The 17's do ride rougher but it is still decent.
You can replace one side only.

Go out and drop yours!!!!
 
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Old May 25, 2009 | 05:39 PM
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Man that looks low, but very nice.

I installed mud flaps on my 850 R the other day and was so excited, until I pulled out of my driveway and the front ones scrapped. The thing about it is my driveway and street are level. Just a little dip on the curb for the rain to drain pass. So I have to creep out of my driveway. Can't imagine keeping the mud flaps if I dropped it a little.

Keep the pics coming. :-)
 
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Old May 25, 2009 | 05:42 PM
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My bumper will hit before the mudflaps would.
The front has been dropped for about a week and did the rear today. But also installed new rear shocks as well.
 
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Old May 25, 2009 | 09:58 PM
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N I C E!!! That's a sweet Stance on the yellow............
 
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Old May 25, 2009 | 10:04 PM
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OK, so i have seen it in alot of pictures now, so i need to ask....

when are you going to fix the right side of the front bumper.... sagging a little bit on ya there
 
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Old May 25, 2009 | 10:13 PM
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As soon as I can set aside about $500.00 to send it to a body shop and get it on a Frame machine to get it fixed. The main part that the bumper mounts to is bent down.
I spent 3 hours trying to get it myself and it still looks like that.

Thanks Somthngfrce
I like the stance as well.
 
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Old May 25, 2009 | 10:16 PM
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o wow... makes sense why it is sagged like that then i guess.
 
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Old May 25, 2009 | 10:20 PM
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Yes I am not sure what they had hit but the aluminum bracket was busted into pieces and both of the Air Bags had blown before I got it.

I am eventually going to get it fixed but need to save for it.
 
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Old May 25, 2009 | 10:25 PM
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yikes, i wonder if it was like the back of a semi or something where the back bumper hangs down lowish
 
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Old May 25, 2009 | 10:31 PM
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I was thinking maybe that or a pole that was secured good into the ground.
 
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Old May 25, 2009 | 10:59 PM
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There you GO!!!!

Looks super sexy now!

I wish I were in FL right now....go for a ride in that
 
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Old May 26, 2009 | 06:19 PM
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yeah man! you got that thing skating on the ground now. lookin good now get those other rims fixed and throw them on!
 
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Old May 26, 2009 | 06:38 PM
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One day the other rims will be fixed and on there. Doing it is slow. But it will be done.
 
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Old May 30, 2009 | 01:33 PM
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OMG I say it looks alot better with the other rims on!
I put the stock ones back on till after I get the alignment. I also think it dropped it about 1 more inch.
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Now it really looks slammed!!!
 
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Old May 30, 2009 | 02:00 PM
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I say I AGREE. I really like the look of the Titan. I have come really close to buying a set several times. I really like the Volans on the white car, but my wife likes the ride better with the 15" wheels, and as long as I have the Volans I can't see buying Titans too.
 
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Old May 30, 2009 | 02:15 PM
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I really like the darker wheels as well. It looks like your mud flaps are shorter than mine??? I think they sold me the wrong mud flaps. I'm going to go check, mine are only 2" off the ground.
 
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Old May 30, 2009 | 02:20 PM
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WOW they are long!!
 
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Old May 30, 2009 | 06:18 PM
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You think Volvo sold me the wrong ones?
 
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