CanI put rear 854R (i think there sedan springs on my 96 850r wagon heres the ones im thnking about buying http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Volvo...QQcmdZViewItem

Thank you for your inputbecause im buying them soon one of the rear ones is saging badly

 

Hi,

Sagging problem is usually caused by faulty/deteriorated dampers (struts/shocks) therefore you may want to replace the rear shocks.New/mod coil springs give you firmer ride (same goes for dampers), and unless the springs are physically broken, you may not cure the sagging problem by replacing the coil springs.

I would consider replacing the rear shocks, with either the OEM (Sachs) or Bilstein Touring. Here's a good vendor many of us here use:

http://www.fcpgroton.com/volvo.htm#850

I hope this is of some use.


JPN

 

Thanks! I just ordered2 rearBilstein Touring shocks that you recomended. Ill let you know if they solve the problem when i get them installed. (have to figure out how to install them now)

 

The suspension is only compatible for the fronts between the 854 and 855.

 

thats to bad becauseI really like the company, Ipdusa, I've heard nothing but good things.

Edit** I've decided to replace all the shocks. The factory ones in the rear are the self adjusting ride height type, im afraid if i replace them with regular shocks the car might be to low due to the already low 850R springs. Hmm, any sugestions?

 

IPD is rediculously overpriced.

 

True, any comment on the edit above?

 

Um......Did you order stuff already then?

Because there are two struts in the front.
2 shocks in the rear.

To tell you the truth, I am not familiar with the nivomats. I would suggest a search and see if you can find out what's bad about replacing nivomats with non-nivomat (maybe they don't fit??, I'm not sure).

Or just wait until someoen who knows chimes in.

 

If your car came with Nivomats then I would go with Nivomats but only after verifying that they are failing.

http://www.fcpgroton.com/volvo850shocks.htm
The listed price is $305[:@]!!! They'd better come as a pair!!!

I would wait to hear from Tech, to see what he thinks.

Happy holidays,


JPN

 

whoh, i can get sporty suspention for that price, ouch. I was hoping i could just replace the mounts to fit regualar type but im not sure..