Who carries new 850 R wagon springs.?

 

The Dealer

Why? Go aftermarket, if you end up buying R springs your still not getting the best suspension, your getting a little better spring rate and drop but nothing like what you could get with aftermarket. For a bit over $200 (most likely the price of one 'R' spring from the dealer) you can have all 4 springs replaced, your car dropped and better handling.

 

What springs would you recommend to go with a set of bilstein touring struts n shocks I don't want to lower it too much

 

I have heard great things about these. Just make sure you do not have self leveling shocks in the rear.



1994-1997 Volvo 850 Turbo Lowering Spring Kit (only for sedans w/o Nivomat shocks)

 

H&R springs are excellent. I have run them on SEVERAL of my cars and have had no problems at all with them.

That being said, if FCP sells the ones Andrew just posted for $208 and he says they are good, go with those. I've never seen him steer anyone wrong here before.

 

I was looking at those, how do they compare to say the H + R's or IPDs? and would they go well with the Bilstien touring shocks?

 

+1 for FCP, Not dealt with them directly but they get nothing but positive comments here, VS and SS.
iPd's new springs are really low.
Are the sedan springs and wagon springs the same???

 

Dont quote me on this but this is what I have heard/read/got the impression of....

IPD - Lower than most and very stiff
Bilstien - Good overall, more stiff than smooth
H&R - Less stiff and better ride.

Thats the extent of my knowledge. I went with H&R and like them but at times when I am really hanging a corner I wish I had a stiffer spring.

Just so you know...bang for your buck nothing beats replacing the sway bars...that you will totally notice and love.